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A MESSAGE FROM THE CITY MANAGER
So many things have changed in five short years. Think of it. Think of all the things that impacted our community since the
last time we embarked upon a strategic planning exercise. Harvey was just a person's name, Corona was an adult beverage,
few ever thought it could get to seventeen degrees in Baytown, " zoom " was the sound that a fast-moving car made, and I'd
wager that many could not find Ukraine on a map!
In those turbulent times one thing did not change: our community-based strategic plan. It would have been impossible to
move our community forward without that important blueprint. In fact, without the focus that our plan provided, we would
have been pulled in a hundred different directions.
In our last plan you told us that " Infrastructure and Mobility " was a key priority. So we invested hundreds of millions in
waste water, water, drainage, and roadway projects. " Neighborhood Quality " was another strategic directive called out.
We therefore launched a new community engagement initiative, invested in a public arts program, aggressively attacked
blight and litter, and constructed miles and miles of sidewalks and trails. You said " Community Amenities " were important.
In response, we invested in a new economic development program, successfully recruited new retailers and restaurants,
and began construction on the only amenity specifically named in the last plan, a Baytown convention center. Further,
" Community Reputation and Image " was a key priority. Not only did we partner with our school district in a multi-year
image campaign, but we also executed several other strategies such as " Better Baytown " and " Seize the Bay. " And finally,
" Operational Excellence " of your municipality is critically important. So we empowered our employees and engaged
them in improving our processes. We are internationally recognized, meanwhile, for our approach to performance-based
management, one of just a handful of Texas cities earning that distinction. At the same time, nearly every City department is
nationally recognized for various model programs and best practices.
You spoke and we listened. You can bet we will do so again. Thank you for the clarity you continue to provide, so that
together we are able enrich lives and build community.
Richard L. Davis, ICMA-CM
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