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PART ONE 1
STRATEGIC PLAN
City Council provides a collective vision for the City through its Strategic Plan. Strategic planning provides a
high-level roadmap for elected officials and city governments and presents a vision for the city, the mission of city
government and high-level strategic priorities, goals and objectives to guide the use of city resources. The City
of Newport News Strategic Plan includes three strategic priorities - People, Places and Government - and seven
subordinate goals. Each of the seven goals has supporting strategic objectives with strategies and measures of
effectiveness to track progress on achieving the strategic objectives.
The Comprehensive Plan, which is adopted every five years 5, and the supporting neighborhood and area plans are
more detailed companion documents that serve as primary tools to guide future investment in and development
of the City for the next 20 years. The development, implementation and update of the goals in the Strategic Plan
provide a means of sorting out priorities and is a major determinant and driver of the City’s budgeting process.
Updates to the Strategic Plan are typically done through a goal setting process every two years, with City Council’s
adopted goals then becoming a guide for the two succeeding budgets. Newly elected Council members inherit
a Strategic Plan, giving them time to become familiar with the workings of City government before charting the
City’s Course.
NEWPORT NEWS VISION STATEMENT
“A diverse and prosperous waterfront city of science, technology, innovation
and art where people come together as a vibrant, inclusive community.
Newport News Strategic Priorities and Goals
1. Health, Safety & Well-Being
PEOPLE 2. Education & Learning
3. Opportunity & Economic Prosperity
4. Fun, Entertainment & Culture
PLACES 5. Welcoming Communities with Connected Neighborhoods
GOVERNMENT 6.7. Quality Government & Innovation
Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability
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Va. Code Sec. 15.2-2230
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