Government

Strategic Planning

City of El Paso's Mission, Vision & ValuesThe City of El Paso is a reflective and future-focused organization. The Strategic Plan sets the tone and direction of our service delivery by establishing goals, strategies and key strategic objectives while also aligning operations and resources to achieve them. Activating the power of the plan has shaped transformative, tangible results since its initial adoption in 2015.

We undertake a Strategic Planning Process to reflect on work accomplished, share progress being made across our eight goals to attain our four vision blocks, and to ensure we identify new or emerging areas of focus. This process is dynamic, intentional and demonstrates our leadership system in action anchored in Plan, People, Process and Performance.

City Leaders convened the most recent Strategic Planning Session in December 2021. This high-energy, community-focused event centered on reinforcing the collective big picture---driven by the data, dialogue, and key decisions shaping our future.

Additional Blueprints

As key inputs and documents supporting the creation of the citywide Strategic Plan, several of the City’s Boards, Committees and Commissions have developed strategic plans providing guidance on key focus areas and alignment opportunities.

These include:

Strategic Goals

Goal 1 - Cultivate An Environment Conducive to Strong, Economic Development

Cultivate an Environment Conducive to Strong, Economic Development

Learn how the City plans to stabilize and expand El Paso’s tax base, enhance visitor revenue opportunities, grow the core business of air transportation and international bridges, provide business-friendly permitting and inspection processes, and identify and develop plans for areas of reinvestment and local partnerships.

Read More on Goal 1

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Goal 2 - Set The Standard for A Safe And Secure City

Set the Standard for A Safe & Secure City


The City of El Paso maintains standing as one of the nation’s top safest cities, learn how the City strengthens community involvement in resident safety by improving motorist safety and traffic management solutions, take proactive approaches to prevent fire/medical incidents, lower risks and promote building safety.

Read More on Goal 2

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Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

Promote the Visual Image of El Paso

The City continues to improve the visual impression of the community through gateways, corridors, intersections and parklands. Setting one standard for infrastructure across the city will help establish a brand that celebrates and promotes El Paso’s unique identity, culture, and offerings.

Read More on Goal 3

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Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life Through Recreational, Cultural & Educational Environments

Enhance El Paso’s Quality of Life Through Recreational, Cultural & Educational Environments

Learn how the City creates innovative recreational, educational, and cultural programs and establishes technical criteria for improving facilities that enhances El Paso's quality of life.

Read More on Goal 4

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Promote Transparent & Consistent Communication Amongst all Members of the Community

Promote Transparent & Consistent Communication Amongst all Members of the Community

Setting a climate of respect, collaboration and team spirit among Council, city staff and the community is top of list in the City's resilience strategy. Learn how we make this happen.

Read More on Goal 5

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Set the Standard for Sound Governance & Fiscal Management

Set the Standard for Sound Governance & Fiscal Management

Learn how the City plans and implements dynamic and partnered talent management strategies that makes recruiting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce possible.

Read More on Goal 6

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Enhance & Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

Enhance & Sustain El Paso’s Infrastructure Network

The City provides reliable and sustainable water supply, storm water management, transportation systems and investments in city facilities and technology. Learn how we stay ahead.

Read More on Goal 7

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Nurture & Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

Nurture & Promote a Healthy, Sustainable Community

Delivering prevention, intervention information and mobilization services that promotes a healthy, productive, and safe community nurtures and sustains a healthy environment.

Read More on Goal 8

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2024
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