City Council Goals and Priorities - FY2008
(approved Dec 18, 2006)

Goal: Deliver high-quality Public Safety Services and maintain a high level of public confidence in these services.

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Goal: Promote the advantages of "Doing Business in Cambridge" and work to strengthen our mutually beneficial partnerships with businesses and universities. Highlight the unique benefits of Cambridge as a community in which to live and work; focus on transmitting the values and identity of Cambridge.

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Goal: Foster community and support Neighborhood Vitality. Support opportunities for citizens to know each other within their neighborhoods and across the city.

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Goal: Promote a Healthy Environment by adopting environmentally sound and energy efficient practices throughout the community

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Goal: Provide High-Quality Services, including excellent customer service, effectively and efficiently and continually strive to update the public on city issues and services.

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Goal: Preserve and create Affordable Housing for low, moderate and middle-income residents

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Goal: Evaluate City expenditures with a view of maintaining a strong fiscal position and awareness of the Impact on Taxpayers

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Goal: Value and support the racial, socioeconomic, cultural and religious Diversity of our city. Cambridge will continue to be a city that welcomes, values and respects people of all abilities.

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Goal: Strengthen and support Public Education and other learning in Cambridge for the benefit of residents of all ages

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