A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS ESTABLISHING
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES AND A
GOVERNING FRAMEWORK FOR IMPLEMENTATION.
The purpose of this resolution is to establish the Edmonds City Council's priorities and the
framework through which said priorities will be implemented:
1. Financial Stability
Establish disciplined, outcomes-focused budgeting across all city spending- aligning discretionary
investments with Council priorities, tracking performance and results for required services, and
strengthening stable revenue plans to move the city out of crisis mode and into long-term financial
stability.
2. Strategic Clarity and Direction
Establish clear council priorities and objectives to guide strategic decision-making and enable
modern, outcomes-focused governance that delivers clearer, more consistent results for the
community.
3. Prioritization, Trade-offs, and Capacity
Make clear, equitable, and transparent choices about city priorities, recognizing limited capacity,
and focusing efforts where they deliver the greatest overall community benefit.
4. Economic Development
Support and strengthen existing businesses while attracting new businesses and shaping economic
growth and redevelopment opportunities that preserve Edmonds neighborhood character, enhance
livability in commercial and urban areas, and advance long-term financial
stability.
The priorities set forth in this resolution, do define the council's focus. These priorities shall
be implemented and evaluated through a consistent commitment to engagement, communication, and
transparency as governing practices that guide how the council conducts its work.
This framework ensures clarity of process, accessibility of information, and accountability in
how community and stakeholder input informs decision-making across all priorities