Strategic Plan

On February 24, 2025, the Dilworth City Council and city management staff participated in a strategic planning exercise. The purpose of this exercise was to evaluate the community as a whole and determine the strategic initiatives the city would like to pursue.

A strategic plan is a guiding, visionary document that the Council should use when making policylevel decisions. This plan must be balanced with budgetary constraints and responsive to changes in the community’s economic, physical, and social landscape. While not all objectives can be achieved immediately, it is valuable for any community to set aspirational goals and regularly assess progress.

The City Council and management staff were first asked to identify the strengths of the Dilworth community and the City of Dilworth organization, as well as areas for improvement.

The comments have been categorized into four sections: Community Engagement and Quality of Life, Economic and Commercial Development, Governance and Leadership, and Infrastructure and Environment. Each section includes corresponding Positive and Improvement categories.