Strategic Leadership

Strategic Leadership

The City of Allen offers residents a small town atmosphere with big city amenities and excellent municipal services. As part of maintaining these high standards, the Council works with City Manager Peter Vargas and executive staff in the implementation of a strategic plan which is discussed and updated annually. The strategic plan emphasizes the priorities that are most important to the Council. It also serves as a blueprint to guide budgetary decisions and allocations. The three documents that most guide the City Council’s strategic decisions include the Strategic Plan, the Annual Budget and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

Strategic Plan Priorities

Goal 1: Enhance Neighborhood Livability and Safety
Goal 2: Cultivate regional alliances and partnerships with agencies and governmental units that affect Allen
Goal 3: Improve regional mobility through transportation initiatives
Goal 4: Signify, enhance and communicate Allen’s identity to the region and the nation
Goal 5: Systematically invest in public infrastructure
Goal 6: Maintain operational excellence in City government services
Goal 7: Provide economic investment that increases employment opportunity, the tax base, and provides desired goods and services for residents and contributes to the community character and identity
Goal 8: Proactively work to protect and conserve water resources