Strategic Priorities

The Strathcona Regional District’s (SRD) primary focus for the period of 2023 -2027 is to:

  • Foster stronger connections within our communities and environment
  • Provide sustainable service delivery
  • Fortify both internal and external relationships

To do so, the 2023 – 2027 Strategic plan outlines three strategic priorities: Community Well-Being, Climate Resiliency and Good Governance. These priorities align with the SRD’s vision and values.

2023 – 2027 Strategic Plan

2023 - 2027 Strategic Priorities

 

Community Well-Being

Areas of focus:

  • Support affordability and housing diversity so that our residents, young and old can grow and stay in our communities
  • Identify and consider transportation initiatives that safely move people, goods and services between our communities and beyond
  • Explore initiatives that develop robust and diverse economic conditions for our communities with income-generating opportunities for our residents
  • Identify and support initiatives that improve health and well-being in our communities

Climate Resiliency

Areas of focus:

  • Proactively prepare our communities and residents to adapt and respond to emergency events and climate change impacts
  • Support climate resiliency efforts and mitigation of climate change through local and subregional initiatives
  • Explore opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint in the delivery of services

Good Governance

Areas of focus:

  • Proactively communicate and engage with our communities
  • Continue to build relationships with First Nations communities and provide opportunities to explore areas of shared focus and interest
  • Build sound and efficient systems to protect the region’s assets and deliver services in a reliable, and fiscally responsible way
  • Prioritize good governance that recognizes the diversity of our region and focuses on areas of common interests

Vision & Values 

Vision

The Strathcona Regional District Board’s vision is to create a connected, resilient, self-sufficient region that honours and values diversity, seeks collaboration and partnership opportunities, promotes reconciliation with First Nations communities and actively stewards our natural environment.

Values

 In fulfilling our vision, we are guided at all levels by the core values of teamwork, respect, integrity, effectiveness and accountability.

  • We adhere to the following principles:
  • We work as a committed team in a spirit of collaboration and community
  • We are open and honest. We adhere to the highest standards of ethical conduct
  • We are caring and respectful in all our interactions and relationships
  • We deliver effective public service through professionalism and creativity
  • We are accountable to the region as a whole, as well as our individual constituents