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Council Goals
Current Objectives
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