The Township of Huron-Kinloss has a new strategic plan, which includes a new vision for the municipality.
Council was presented the final draft of the plan on Jan. 15, which describes the township’s long-term goals and what they will be working towards.
The new plan is a culmination of comments received from council, staff and the community and includes actions based in four priority categories, embracing the thriving rural lifestyle, enhancing municipal service delivery, preparing for inclusive growth, and ensuring financial stability.
The municipality says the feedback received as part of this new plan saw unprecedented participation. The plan had over 200 survey responses, over 120 workshop participants, eight youth workshops, one workshop with Mennonite leaders, over 20 one-on-one interviews, and several conversations to set the foundation of the plan.
CAO Mary Rose Walden says, “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, responsibility 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.”
Staff will also be presenting the Integrated Master Plan to council on Feb. 5, which will include all of the actions in the priority categories. This living document will act as a road map for the municipality and will be updated as initiatives are completed and as new issues or opportunities present themselves.
Mayor Don Murray says the Integrated Master Plan is their commitment they will continue to build the municipality in a way everyone can be proud of.
“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,” says Murray.
