Despite pandemic, York Region continues to make progress on its strategic plan

Newmarkettoday.ca
May 31, 2021

More than 70 per cent of performance measures saw a positive outcome, report says
May 28, 2021 4:42 PM By: NewmarketToday Staff

The Regional Municipality of York released its Year 2 (2020) Progress Report on the 2019 to 2023 Strategic Plan that shows the Region has made progress on its four-year plan during unprecedented times. In 2020, 23 of 31 (74 per cent) of the performance measures were trending in the desired direction.

“Despite York Region’s wide-scale response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, significant progress on strategic priorities and objectives outlined in the strategic plan continued,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Wayne Emmerson. “These accomplishments demonstrate our collaborative efforts and commitment to ensuring high-quality programs and services are available to residents. York Region remains an outstanding place to live, work and visit.”

The 2019 to 2023 Strategic Plan provides a detailed course of action over the term of Council. It represents the Region’s commitment to making progress on four priorities:

• Increase economic prosperity
• Support community health, safety and well-being
• Build sustainable communities and protect the environment
• Deliver trusted and efficient services

York Region’s 2019 to 2023 Strategic Plan is tracked, measured and reported annually to ensure progress is made on Council’s priorities.

“Strategic focus is required over a long term to maintain a high quality of life in York Region,” said City of Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua, Chair of Finance and Administration. “This plan sets out the critical steps needed for the post-pandemic recovery of the Region and the future state of our communities as outlined in Vision.”

A copy of the progress report and other documents relating to York Region’s strategic planning is available here.

The Regional Municipality of York consists of nine local cities and towns and provides a variety of programs and services to 1.2 million residents and 54,000 businesses with 650,000 employees. More information about the Region’s key service areas is available here.