City of Martinsville VA Strategic Plan 2017

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Self Image
Goals: Improve our self image both externally and internally.
Activities Key:
Key OutcomesSucess IndicatorSupporting GoalsPerformance MeasureLead ResponsibilityPriority
6.1.Strong community spirit and pride.Establish plan, develop schedule and budget for improvements.Develop and execute a plan for interior and exterior improvements to municipal building. Promote positive elements related to neighborhood events, City-events and activities, special events.Completed plan..Public WorksImmediate
6.2.Diverse and energetic community with multiple volunteer oriented opportunities.Opportunities promoted and increased spirit of volunteerism.Promote community volunteer opportunities utilizing MGTV and other suited means.increased number of willing and qualified volunteers.City Manager, Department Heads, Committee Members, CouncilImmediate
6.3.Positive and optimistic community.increased pride and self-image of community.Create and implement a community pride initiative in concert with neighborhood watch groups that aims to improve the area's self-image.Completed initiative.CouncilImmediate
Seek All American City designation.Create and implement a plan to seek the All American City designation.Completed initiative.Councillong term
6.4.Establish an employee suggestion committee to improve internal processes.Committee Established.Suggestions being received and committee meeting to determine their implementation.Suggestions implemented.City Manager, Department Heads, Committee Members, CouncilImmediate
6.5.Improve Employee morale.Clear, open and transparent dialogue and communication.Use employee suggestion committee to improve internal processes aimed at improving employee morale.Suggestions implemented.City Manager, Department Heads, Committee Members, CouncilImmediate
Establish employee awards and recognition opportunities including some public.Awards and recognition opportunities created.Awards and recognition opportunities given.Council and City ManagerImmediate
New programs including outside community interest and youth activities and events.6.6 Develop opportunities for youth by expanding MGTV to include options for outside youth and community programming to reflect the community.Expanded MGTV programming.Council and City ManagerImmediate