Strategic Plan

The City of Corvallis Strategic Plan is our long-range planning tool, which has been developed to help elected officials and City staff prioritize work and make informed long-range decisions.

The plan is designed to serve as companion to the newly adopted community vision, Imagine Corvallis 2040. While the vision document laid out the community’s goals and aspirations, the Strategic Plan focuses on the City Council's vision for how municipal services can align with that vision. 

A New Focus on Strategy

Our strategic planning process started in 2017 with the first-ever Corvallis Strategic Operational Plan. This document served to highlight the policy work of the City Council and the operational programs and services required to implement those policies.

In 2024, the Council refocused and reimagined its Strategic Plan to more clearly define and prioritize the strategic outcomes the City is trying to achieve. This was important for staff and Council in supporting and sustaining the work for long-term success. The new plan was restructured to make a more concise and achievable strategic document to assist Council, staff, and the community.

The new Strategic Plan outlines five overarching outcomes with defined outcome statements and strategies that align with City priorities and resources. This greater clarity of the outcomes and priorities to achieve empowers the City’s ability to be dynamic, focused, and effective as we manage our resources and make decisions.