James Brown

City of Lafayette Strategic Priorities 2026-2027

This City Council Retreat Report documents the identification of key strategic priorities and recommendations for the City of Lafayette. The retreat focused on aligning the Council's collective leadership over the next two years, resulting in four proposed priorities: Affordability, Economic Vitality, Sustainability and Resilience, and Community Engagement and Communication. These priorities are intended to guide policy leadership, resource allocation, and strategic focus. Recommendations include establishing clear working agreements, developing communication norms, continuing relationship-building, and clarifying Council and staff roles to ensure effective governance and measurable outcomes.