Goals and Objectives and Council Policies
Auburn Hills City Council 2026 Strategic Goals & Objectives
I. Focus relentlessly on fiscal and operational sustainability
- Pursue creative opportunities to fund projects and pursue grants, such as grants from the State and from foundations
- Effectively leverage existing resources, such as managing workloads
- Plan for infrastructure development & maintenance
- Leverage opportunities created through external partnerships
- Continue planning for the sunset of TIF revenue in Dec 2031 and the DDA tax capture sunset in 2029
- Require consistent departmental budget implementation & accountability
- Reduce use of paper where possible and practical
II. Deliver outstanding city services
- Invest in pedestrian facilities
- Effectively manage stormwater and pursue funding solutions
- Continue educating residents about transportation options
- Deliver outstanding public safety
- Respond to the needs of seniors
- Explore developing an accessible playground
- Evaluate recreational needs of the community and consider options for more robust recreational opportunities
III. Drive strategic community development
- Pursue redevelopment opportunities and incentivizing redevelopment; plan for potential changes with existing commercial properties
- Pursue strategic traffic improvements
- Explore opportunities for repurposing hotels
IV. Continue to grow and support a vibrant, sustainable, safe & connected community
- Continue to keep Auburn Hills friendly and livable for all ages
- Leverage to the greatest degree our natural resources, parks, pathways, and waterways
- Focus on proactive patrols in neighborhoods
- Conduct semi-annual police community engagement meetings with neighborhoods
V. Retain & attract high quality employees
- Maintain and grow a talented, customer-focused workforce
- Develop strategies for attracting and retaining employees, by city department
- Invest in employees through ongoing training & development
- Focus continuously on succession & business continuity planning