Strategic Plan

The Strategic Plan provides a vision forward for the City of Hemet to achieve several milestones toward improving quality of life, increasing economic opportunities, and improving the overall health of the Hemet community. Strategic Plan Action Items are organized from highest to lowest priority, ensuring that resources are allocated effectively to meet the community's most pressing needs. This structured approach enables the City Council to proactively focus on achieving specific objectives, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability within the government.

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Sincerely,

Mark Prestwich, City Manager

STRATEGIC PLAN

OUR VISIONGOALS

The City of Hemet shall be a model of excellence in local government; a safe, well-planned community with equal opportunity for all.

  • To improve the quality of life by addressing the root causes of crime.
  • To promote economic development that increases citizen

    access to quality jobs and shopping experiences while increasing the City’s tax base.

  • To manage the City’s growth by protecting and preserving the environment and maximizing the use of public infrastructure.

  • To improve the City’s image by preserving and enhancing the community’s aesthetic beauty and natural assets and by building upon the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the community.

  • To support the success of the community by maximizing our resources to provide the greatest possible benefit for the citizens of the City of Hemet.

MISSION STATEMENT

The City of Hemet will be a destination of opportunity and empowerment for its residents, businesses, and visitors by capitalizing opportunity, striving for growth, and promoting diversity and respect for each member of our community.

VALUES
  • We believe in an open, honest, and representative form of

    democracy.

  • We are dedicated to the highest ideals of honor and integrity in order to merit the respect, trust and confidence of the citizens of Hemet.

  • We believe our primary responsibility is to those who live, work, visit or otherwise come in contact with our City.

  • We are committed to enhancing the quality of life by providing exemplary services.

  • We believe that the employees of the City are an important resource, and through them our mission and vision will be accomplished. We will support them with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Quality of Life

Quality of Life

To ensure that Hemet is safe, clean, attractive, and comfortable for all who live, work, and visit

Economic Opportunity

Economic Opportunity

To ensure that Hemet is a hub, with access to quality jobs, shopping options, and a varied and sustained tax base 

Community Engagement

Community Engagement

To connect and participate in a constant dialogue between members of the community, City staff, and elected officials to promote togetherness and positivity
Partnership & Collaboration

Partnership & Collaboration

To pursue partnerships that will increase the opportunities available to the community, including our businesses, unemployed, and youth populations

Organizational Effectiveness

Organizational Effectiveness

To identify the work needed inside the City organization to effectively provide services to the community and ensure financial stability