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Spirit of Community
Citizen participation makes the difference
Foster community identity, pride, and cohesion, encourage involvement and responsibility for the well-being of the community among citizens, and provide opportunities for everyone to learn about, experience and appreciate diverse cultures.
Goals & Measures of Success:
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High level of participation in elections |
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- Number of registered voters who voted in Municipal elections:
| | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
| Registered Voters | 205,733 | 194,218 | | | |
| Number Who Voted in Municipal Elections | 42,618 | 45,866 | | | |
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| % of Registered Voters Exercising Their Right to Vote in Local Elections | 21% | 24% | | | |
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Residents feel a part of their community and are actively involved |
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- Percent of Adopt-A-Road organizations (community volunteers) who comply with contract terms (perform a minimum of 3 road-side cleanings from May - September)
| 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 |
| 70% | 60% | | | |
| Note: Percentage of compliance affected by construction projects, cleanliness of roadway due to periodic maintenance, and/or failure to report scheduled cleanings. **Review of each group for contract incompliance with termination from program in progress for 2003. Those road sections will be adopted out to new organizations. |
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Investing for Results is the Municipality’s report card.
• Public Safety
• Economic Growth
• Quality of Life
• Individual & Family Development
• Spirit of Community
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