Each January we begin the new year with a review of our past accomplishments, current projects, and future goals as outlined in our 2022-2026 Strategic Plan.
The Strategic Plan is one of our most important guiding documents. It outlines the strategic focus for our City for the balance of our 2022-26 term, and it acts as a roadmap for the delivery of services, projects and programs by our City staff. You can think of it as a strategic “to-do list” for Council to make sure that the work of the City is focused on achieving our vision for Abbotsford.
At our Jan. 28 Council meeting, the City Manager provided an overview of the strategic priorities that have been advanced or completed over the past two years of this Council term, as well as those that we remain focused on achieving. You can watch the City Manager's presentation, including our questions to him, at abbotsford.ca/strategicplanupdate2025.
Completed priorities include:
- advancing park amenities
- reviewing Council committees
- applying to receive additional federal Reaching Home funding
- implementing the Homelessness Action Plan and Affordable Housing Strategy
- updating the Business Retention and Expansion, Employee Engagement, and Retention strategies
- continuing to develop the Abbotsford International Airport and modernize City services
- developing a Safety Culture Strategy
- enhancing community engagement and access to information
Objectives that are currently in progress include:
- updating the Official Community Plan, Joint Use Agreements with School District 34, and the City’s Truck Parking Study
- implementing the Arena Strategy and Asset Management Plan
- advocating for funding for the Flood Mitigation Strategy
- exploring a convention centre/hotel for the community as well as revenue-generating and land development opportunities
- continuing the implementation of an Abbotsford Ambassador Program
- advocating and supporting Agritech investment opportunities
- reviewing organizational needs
We’ve accomplished a lot during the first half of our 2022-2026 term, but there is still much work to be done. We look forward to crossing more items off our list in 2025 as we tackle the issues that matter to you and strive to make Abbotsford the best place it can be.
Abbotsford City Council
