Quality of Life( QL)
GOAL STATEMENT: Foster a safe and welcoming community with access to a wide range of opportunities and amenities
OBJECTIVE 1: Provide a safe and inviting community
Initiative 1: Continue and expand public safety initiatives beyond traditional law enforcement, including service programs, safety initiatives and citizens academies
Initiative 2: Promote and expand beautification programs in key corridors
Initiative 3: Work collaboratively with property owners to maintain or revitalize properties
OBJECTIVE 2: Support and encourage an active and engaged citizenry
Initiative 1: Offer opportunities for citizens to be better educated about and participate in local government
Initiative 2: Promote opportunities to participate on boards and commissions.
Initiative 3: Continue and enhance marketing and promotions to engage Town citizens
OBJECTIVE 3: Embrace diversity and be responsive to the changing demographics of the community
Initiative 1: Engage underrepresented communities and entrepreneurs
Initiative 2: Support and enhance services for aging population
Initiative 3: Encourage broad-based participation in educational, civic and leadership opportunities
OBJECTIVE 4: Provide a broad mix of arts, leisure and recreation opportunities
Initiative 1: Explore options for open space and facilities in growth areas
Initiative 2: Develop long-range planning to meet the needs of an active, growing and diverse community
Initiative 3: Maintain Garner Performing Arts Center as a regional arts and cultural hub and expand programming