Tracey McShannock

The District of Lakeland No. 521's 2026-2029 Strategic Plan is a roadmap for leading, managing, and delivering core municipal services to its full-time and seasonal property owners, emphasizing the environment as foundational to quality of life. The plan is built upon four strategic priorities: Good Governance & Engagement, Emergency Preparedness & Public Safety, Infrastructure & Development, and Sustainable Environment. It aims to guide decision-making and resource allocation to ensure a vibrant community, preserve natural beauty, and provide a high quality of life for current and future residents.

The District of Lakeland No. 521 Strategic Plan outlines the background and demographics of the community, assesses internal and external factors, and presents a community vision with five core values. It focuses on open communication, partnerships, balanced services, environmental stewardship, and enhancing the quality of life for residents. The plan aims to guide future decision-making to benefit residents, visitors, the environment, and future generations, emphasizing values such as transparency, honesty, responsiveness, and strategic decision-making.

The environmental management plan focuses on environmental stewardship, ecological integrity, and minimizing human-induced environmental change to sustain the community's way of life. Key goals include protecting biodiversity, conserving natural environments, and promoting public awareness of environmental management to facilitate stewardship opportunities. The plan addresses various environmental issues such as water quality, forest management, sensitive areas, land use, waste management, and climate change, aiming to balance community growth with respect for nature.