2026-2029 Strategic Plan presentation new.pptx

City of Buckeye City 
Council Strategic 
Plan 2026-2029
City Manager’s Office
July 7, 2026
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History
• The current Strategic Plan was adopted in 2022
• Annual review during the council retreat
• Re-evaluate current strategies and 
priorities
• Council Retreat held February 24, 2026
• Mayor, City Council, City Manager, and 
Department Leaders
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Strategic Focus Areas
• Current Focus Areas:
• Innovative and High Performing Organization
• Infrastructure
• Economic Growth
• A Safe and Sustainable Quality of Life
• Fiscal Responsibility
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Cultivate a 
vibrant 
community
Build a diverse 
economy
Invest in 
infrastructure
Ensure high-
quality, diverse 
housing
Optimize city 
services 
through 
continuous 
improvement
From input to 
action: 
Advancing our 
city together
Foundations for 
tomorrow: 
Housing for a 
connected 
community
Building 
opportunity: A 
thriving 
economy for 
all
Connecting 
community, 
enriching lives
Investing in 
infrastructure to 
protect public 
safety and power 
Buckeye’s future
Strategic Focus Areas: Updated
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Guiding Principles
• Transparent Governance
• Accessibility and Inclusion
• Operational Excellence
• Stewardship of Resources
• Innovation and Adaptability
• Community Partnership
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Guiding 
Princip
les

Cultivate a 
vibrant 
community
Build a diverse 
economy
Ensure high-
quality, diverse 
housing
Invest in 
infrastructure
Optimize city 
services 
through 
continuous 
improvement
Key Performance 
Indicators (KPI)
Key Performance 
Indicators (KPI)
Key Performance 
Indicators (KPI)
Key Performance 
Indicators (KPI)
Key Performance 
Indicators (KPI)
Initiatives
Initiatives
Initiatives
Initiatives
Initiatives
Objectives
Objectives
Objectives
Objectives
Objectives
Guiding principles serve as foundation of all levels
Strategic Plan Structure
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Cultivate a 
vibrant 
community
Build a diverse 
economy
Ensure high-
quality, diverse 
housing
Build a 
Diverse 
Economy
Building 
opportunity: A 
thriving economy 
for all 
Strategic Focus Areas
• Attract, retain, and 
support businesses
• Empower entrepreneurs
• Strengthen the workforce
• Form partnerships to 
create opportunities for 
residents
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Ensure high-
quality, diverse 
housing
Build a 
Diverse 
Economy
Building 
opportunity: A 
thriving economy 
for all 
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
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• Total employers
• Total jobs 
• Total commercial square feet 
• Number of business licenses
• Total city sales tax (TPT)
• Total city lodging tax
• Airport operations
• Based aircraft
• Fuel sales
• Grant funds

Cultivate a 
vibrant 
community
Build a diverse 
economy
Ensure high-
quality, diverse 
housing
Build a 
Diverse 
Economy
Building 
opportunity: A 
thriving economy 
for all 
Strategic Initiative
• Establish viability of 
targeted industries
• Support workforce training 
programs through localized 
education and industry 
partnerships
• Develop and implement small 
business and entrepreneurship 
programming
• Leverage airport assets to 
accelerate regional economic 
development
• Strengthen the city’s economic 
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Cultivate a 
vibrant 
community
Build a diverse 
economy
Ensure high-
quality, diverse 
housing
Build a 
Diverse 
Economy
Building 
opportunity: A 
thriving economy 
for all 
Strategic Objective
• Adopt and implement the Airport Long-Range 
Concept plan to establish a clear, multi-
decade vision for physical and operational 
development at BXK. Timeline for completion: 
2026 
• Execute the Airport Strategic Implementation 
Plan to upgrade utility infrastructure and 
evaluate funding mechanisms that ensure the 
airport’s long-term financial self-
sufficiency. Timeline for completion: 2026 
• Finalize and implement the Airport Specific 
Area Plan to guide land use, zoning, and 
development strategies for the commercial 
areas surrounding the airport. Timeline for 
completion: 2027
• Launch a targeted marketing and lead 
generation campaign utilizing recent airport 
studies to attract corporate tenants and 
private investment to BXK. Timeline for 
completion: 2027
• Conduct the Buckeye Air Fair Economic Impact 
Study to quantify regional tourism revenue 
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Cultivate a 
vibrant 
community
Build a diverse 
economy
Ensure high-
quality, diverse 
housing
Optimize city 
services 
through 
continuous 
improvement
From input to 
action: 
Advancing our 
city together
Strategic Focus Areas
• Strengthen the quality, 
reliability, and 
responsiveness of city 
services
• Transparent, data-informed 
decisions
• Identifying gaps
• Streamlining processes
• Enhancing communication
• Empowering staff
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Cultivate a 
vibrant 
community
Build a diverse 
economy
Ensure high-
quality, diverse 
housing
Optimize city 
services 
through 
continuous 
improvement
From input to 
action: 
Advancing our 
city together
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
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• Duplicate entry processes 
eliminated through system 
integrations
• Number of insights from analytics 
that resulted in documented 
business actions or decisions
• Demonstrate measurable efficiencies 
by tracking improvements in service 
delivery times, cost reductions, 
and resource utilization
• Inventory surveys and eliminate 
duplications/redundancy
• Number of improvement actions taken

Cultivate a 
vibrant 
community
Build a diverse 
economy
Ensure high-
quality, diverse 
housing
Invest in 
Infrastructur
e
Investing in 
infrastructure to 
protect public 
safety and power 
Buckeye’s future
Strategic Focus Areas
• Roadways, water, utilities, 
and more!
• Systems that determine growth
• Proactive investment and 
disciplined asset management
• Measurable outcomes
• Long-term success
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Cultivate a 
vibrant 
community
Build a diverse 
economy
Ensure high-
quality, diverse 
housing
Invest in 
Infrastructur
e
Investing in 
infrastructure to 
protect public 
safety and power 
Buckeye’s future
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Project percentage complete vs. 
project schedule
• Number of signalized 
intersections
• IT infrastructure installation 
(facilities, roadways, etc.)
• Inspect infrastructure - % of 
asphalt, concrete, signs, 
medians, markings inspected
• Lifecycle cost modeling
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Cultivate a 
vibrant 
community
Build a diverse 
economy
Ensure high-
quality, diverse 
housing
Cultivate a 
Vibrant 
Community
Connecting 
community, 
enriching lives
Strategic Focus Areas
• Enhancing the quality of life 
through safe neighborhoods, 
accessible programs, 
meaningful community spaces, 
and strong civic connection
• Support a growing community
• Preserving small-town 
character
• Thoughtful planning, strategic 
investment, partnerships and 
service delivery.
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Cultivate a 
vibrant 
community
Ensure high-
quality, diverse 
housing
Cultivate a 
Vibrant 
Community
Connecting 
community, 
enriching lives
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
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• Programs or services delivered 
through partnerships
• Community participation in public 
safety education and outreach 
programs
• Accreditation, compliance, and 
professional standards achievements
• Number of improvements implemented 
to amenities, programs, services, 
facilities, and events.
• Acres of park land and square 
footage of community facilities per 
1,000 residents

Cultivate a 
vibrant 
community
Build a diverse 
economy
Ensure high-
quality, diverse 
housing
Ensure high-
quality, 
diverse 
housing 
Foundations for 
tomorrow: 
Housing for a 
connected 
community
Strategic Focus Areas
• Appropriate mix of housing 
types
• Integrate housing with jobs, 
services, amenities, and 
infrastructure
• Economic competitiveness 
through city growth
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Ensure high-
quality, 
diverse 
housing 
Foundations for 
tomorrow: 
Housing for a 
connected 
community
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
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• Housing unit count by type 
• Housing unit average size by 
type
• Area and action plan tasks 
completed
• Clients served/cases 
successfully resolved by Social 
Service outreach
• Percentage of cost burdened 
households

Next Steps
• Fall 2026 – Council will adopt the amended 
Strategic Plan for 2026-2029
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Questions?
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