Stage 1: Community and Stakeholder Engagement: Summer/Fall 2023
Phase 1 of a Public Engagement Survey launched the week of March 20th and was promoted via the website, social media, at The Home Show, and other community events/locations as appropriate. This phase of engagement was undertaken with the intention of eliciting resident feedback on the current strategic plan successes and input on where the City and Council should focus future resources and priorities as part of the updated strategic plan. Information gathered through public engagement in this phase will be presented to Council at a later date to help inform further discussion.
A Phase 2 Public Survey is available now (August 2023) and will remain open until September 2023.
Community Town Halls
Community Town Halls (open house style) are set to take place on the following dates and will consist of both in person and virtual engagement sessions.
Town Hall #1: Tuesday September 19 from 12:00-1:30pm at the Joe Thornton Community Centre (Doug Tarry Room)
Town Hall #2: Thursday September 21 from 6:30-8:00pm - VIRTUAL (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87958944048)
Town Hall #3: Thursday October 12th from 6:00-7:30pm at the St. Thomas Public Library (Carnegie Room)
To view the summary document of the Community Town Hall meetings, please click here.
Community Conversations
Community Conversation invites were sent to various groups, businesses, and organizations in the City. These conversations are one hour virtual focus group with specific audiences.
The schedule for the Community Conversations is as follows:
- Community and Social Services Groups #1: Monday September 25 from 12:00-1:00pm
- Community and Social Services Groups #2: Tuesday October 3 from 9:30-10:30am
- Business and Economic Development Groups: Thursday September 28 from 12:00-1:00pm
- Housing Development Groups: Friday, September 29 from 12:00-1:00pm
*If you are interested in attending a Community Conversation, please reach out to tmooney@stthomas.ca
Council/Staff Engagement
Council and Staff Visioning Sessions will take place during this timeframe. These sessions will provide an opportunity to brainstorm the mission, vision, and values of the corporation that will inform the new strategic priority areas of focus and initiatives.
Youth Engagement
As a City, it is vital that we learn about what is important to young people working and living in St. Thomas and to hear their concerns, hopes and ideas.
YOUTH SURVEY
Are you between the ages of 11 and 21? Please take ten minutes to answer eight questions to help us shape the City's future. The survey will remain open until October 27, 2023.
Stage 2: Draft of Strategic Plan
Draft Strategic Plan will be presented to Council following review of public engagement feedback and visioning sessions.
*Rework of Strategic Plan (if necessary) based on Phase 2 feedback
DRAFT PLAN NOW AVAILABLE
To view the Draft Strategic Plan please click here
Feedback on the Draft Strategic Plan is being accepted through an online public survey. To take the survey, please click here
Stage 4: Final Draft Version of Strategic Plan presented to Council
Opportunity for Council to receive public delegations responding to the final draft version of the Strategic Plan – this feedback will inform the final version which will be reviewed by Council at a Winter 2023 meeting.
Stage 5: Final Version of Strategic Plan presented to Council for full endorsement
The City's Strategic Plan, Brighter Future, is available to view! Please click here
Stage 6: Launch of new Strategic Plan: 2024
Development of department/City business plans in alignment with Strategic Plan goals.
Ongoing reporting on a quarterly basis to Council utilizing assessment/progress tools.