Begin to Modernize City Facilities and Infrastructure

• Modernize the police and court buildings
• Improve the condition and quality of city streets
• Upgrade the quality of city parks
• Add more / upgraded fire stations

Create an Atmosphere Where Citizens Take Pride in Pueblo, Our City

• Celebrate our cultural diversity
• Have the City Council present a positive image as leaders
• Become advocates for the interest of the City of Pueblo
• Encourage citizens and businesses contributing to the Pueblo community
• Keep citizens well informed on city issues, policies, and programs

Create Strong Partnerships within Our Community and with Other Governments

• Improve cooperation with the county and school district
• Recognize common goals and direction for the greater Pueblo community
• Better utilize civic and business organizations
• Better understand the relationship between the City of Pueblo and the greater Pueblo community

Establish Policies to

• Provide more and better jobs, businesses, and retail provide a prepared and higher educated work force
• Attract more new businesses
• Retain current businesses
• Upgrade retail to retain sales tax dollars in Pueblo
• Add more jobs paying higher and livable wages
• Add more tourism, making Pueblo a tourist destination

Prepare the City for Growth

• Update and implement plans
• Development code reflecting community goals and standards
• Develop infrastructure for future development
• Create downtown as a regional center for people to live, work, and be entertained
• Provide plans for infill and new development

Present Pueblo as a Place Where People Prefer to Live

• Make the city a more attractive and beautiful city with quality housing choices
• Improve the city's reputation
• Upgrade the quality of neighborhoods
• Beautify parks, streetscapes, and public areas

Provide Citizens Value for their Tax Dollars

• Provide a financially sound city with adequate reserves
• Expand the tax base to provide adequate revenues
• Provide city services in the most efficient and effective manner
• Encourage a professional and motivated workforce
• Provide services that are responsive to community needs