Courage

• We need to have Courage to face these real challenges head on. The Courage to change.

Vision

• We need to look internally and outside our boundaries for solutions. We must have a Vision for "best of class". We can't look in the rear-view mirror for our Vision as more of the same will not fix the problems of today and the future.

Growth

• Growth which will lead to Greatness!

10 POINT ACTION PLAN

1. We will build a stronger public/private partnership.
2. We will conduct independent reviews of all areas of city operations.
3. We will get the three union contracts settled.
4. We will implement a zero-based budget.
5. We will think regionally and consider shared services or privatization if there is a significant cost/benefit.
6. We will get optimim value out of the city owned properties to fund infrastructure.
7. We will make it easier to do business with the city.
8. We will form a marketing team to help brand and market CVG.
9. We will reduce our payroll tax rate.
10. We will enhance incentives to help fill our empty storefronts.