City of Henderson

This Data Strategy aims to empower the community by providing open, accurate, and up-to-date City data to improve transparency, foster collaboration, and generate new ideas and solutions for residents and businesses. Key initiatives include the creation and execution of an enterprise-wide data strategy to support high-performing public service, strengthening data governance through a Data Steward Leads Workgroup and Business Glossary, and leveraging a Data Governance Steering Committee for strategic direction and policy updates. The strategy also focuses on increasing public engagement with the Open Data Portal.

This document details the process for the sale of property by the City of Henderson and presents the development vision for the 16.8-acre 'Magic Way Site'. The plan outlines its features, zoning, and land use, envisioning high-density residential and walkable commercial development with direct BRT access. Implementation involves flexible zoning, strategic growth planning, coordinated access, and targeted developer engagement, while addressing challenges such as existing utility easements and connectivity issues.

The 2026 update of the Henderson Parks & Recreation Master Plan serves as a strategic guide for short-term and long-term decisions concerning the city's parks, natural areas, trails, recreation programs, social services, and community events. This plan aims to enhance the community's shared identity, safeguard quality of life, boost public health and safety, generate economic impact, and foster community cohesion. It underscores the vital role of Parks & Recreation services and highlights the necessity of renewing an existing property tax by June 9, 2026, to sustain operations and avoid significant service reductions, including potential facility closures and program cuts.

The 2026 update of the Henderson Parks & Recreation Master Plan, themed 'Parks & Rec. Make IT Possible,' outlines the strategic direction for the City's parks and recreation system. The plan emphasizes parks and recreation as essential infrastructure contributing to public health, safety, economic impact, and community building. A key focus is the renewal of an existing property tax funding source by June 9, 2026, which is crucial for maintaining current services and facilities. The plan highlights the economic benefits of parks, including increased property values, tourism, job creation, and crime deterrence.

The City of Henderson's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan prioritizes community safety, quality education, economic vitality, a healthy and sustainable environment, and high-performing public service. It focuses on initiatives and outcomes identified by the community and City Council, emphasizing community safety through coordinated efforts, support for local schools, business growth, environmental sustainability, and organizational performance excellence. The plan includes key accomplishments such as hosting educational events, completing fire station renovations, deploying license plate recognition cameras, removing non-functional grass, and implementing a citywide performance excellence framework.