​Huron-Kinloss council approves new strategic plan: Blueprint for our Future

Huron-Kinloss council has approved the final draft of the 2023-33 strategic plan: Blueprint for our Future.

The plan includes a new vision and mission statement, guiding principles and strategic priority areas.

“The new strategic plan was a labour of love and represents what we heard from staff, council and the community,” said chief administrative officer Mary Rose Walden. “We heard, loud and clear, what is important to the community: our rural lifestyle, the environment, our agricultural roots, taking care of each other, using our resources responsibly and much more.

“We are committed to working together to achieve our new vision for Huron-Kinloss, and I hope the community continues to be engaged and involved as we move through the implementation stage of the plan.”

A vision statement is meant to describe the township’s desired future state. This statement is the long-term goal and what the township is working toward. The new statement is reflective of what was heard from staff, council and the community and something to be proud to look back on 10 years from now to see all of the achievements that were made.

Vision: A unified, engaged, and caring community that cultivates opportunities and embraces our rural lifestyle.

A mission statement is the township’s purpose, why it exists as an organization and drives the work to achieve the vision for Huron-Kinloss.

Mission: We deliver services that responsibly utilize resources, respect our environment, and foster a community ready to shape its future.

Guiding principles are the township’s values. These values will not be compromised while working to achieve the vision and are meant to guide staff and council decisions and the work they do.

Guiding Principles:
 

• Inclusive and welcoming
• Open and transparent
• Organizational excellence
• Accountability
• Kindness

Finally, to see all of this through and achieve the shared vision for Huron-Kinloss, action is required. Actions are categorized into four strategic priority areas. By achieving these actions, the township gets closer to realizing its vision of a unified, caring and engaged community that cultivates opportunities and embraces its rural lifestyle.

The four Strategic Priority areas are:
 

• Embrace the thriving rural lifestyle
• Enhance municipal service delivery
• Prepare for inclusive growth
• Ensure financial stability

Staff will be presenting the Integrated Master Plan to council, Feb. 5, which includes all of the actions within these strategic priorities. The Integrated Master Plan will be the road map; it is a living document that is consistently updated as initiatives are completed, and as new issues or opportunities arise.

“The Integrated Master Plan is our commitment to staff, council and the community that we will continue to build Huron-Kinloss in a way we can all be proud of,” said mayor Don Murray. “It will hold us accountable to our shared vision and ensure we are doing everything we can to deliver on the expectations of our community.

“I’m proud to be mayor of this incredible community and I’m excited to be a part of our continued growth and success.”

To view the full 2023-33 strategic plan: Blueprint for our Future, visit www.huronkinloss.com/strategic-plan.