With nearly 700 employees and facilities and infrastructure under its purview, the City is in a unique position to lead sustainability action. City leaders have made it a high priority and the City's organization-wide Strategic Plan supports this imperative through Goal 8. The Hillsboro 2020 Vision and Action Plan has engaged engaged the broader community for 10 years to develop and implement projects that strengthen the community, create economic opportunity and preserve the environment.” The 10-year strategy review resulted in two new strategies and ten new actions for preserving the environment.
City-wide Strategic Plan
Goal 8.1: "Assess City operations to identify issues and opportunities, and implement enhanced sustainable practices (5 actions)"
Goal 8.2: "Track community sustainability efforts and support expansion of sustainable practices (6 actions)"
Hillsboro 2020 Vision & Action Plan
Two new sustainability strategies and 10 new sustainability actions
In 2008, the City hired its first Sustainability Project Manager to organize efforts internally across the City departments and to facilitate action in the broader community. Building on prior actions, City staff have continued to identify ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and move the City organization toward our goals. Going forward, the City plans to facilitate community action to encourage residents and businesses to contribute to the important work of securing a Sustainable Hometown Hillsboro for our future.
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Economic Viability
- Financial Stability and Independence – Meet the needs of our growing community with minimal dependence upon outside resources.
- Sustainable Development – Promote development that contributes to the economic and social health of our community in harmony with the natural environment.
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Social Responsibility
- Productive and Nurturing Workplace – Create an environment in which all employees can learn and contribute to outstanding customer service.
- High Citizen Trust – Earn the trust of our citizens through partnership, collaboration and quality customer service.
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Environmental Stewardship
- Reduced Consumption – Use all resources and material inputs wisely to both increase the efficiency of our operations and buildings and minimize our environmental impact.
- Reduced Emissions – Limit emissions of toxins and other pollutants to our environment, including greenhouse gases.
- Renewable Energy – Reduce use and dependence on non-renewable fuel sources.
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Committed to a Sustainable Hometown For Our Future.
Updated
04/03/2013 3:00 PM
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