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RESOLUTION NO. 2012-46
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RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE COUNTYWIDE VISION
STATEMENT
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SAN BERNARDINO AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, in Fall 2010, the County of San Bernardino and San Bernardino
Associated Governments initiated an effort to engage the county's residents, businesses, non-
profits and other governmental agencies in the creation of a Countywide Vision for the future;
and
WHEREAS, the County and San Bernardino Associated Governments facilitated
forums throughout the county and receive feedback from the public to identify the vision that
community residents have for their future; and
WHEREAS, from October 2010 through May 2011, input was gathered from
thousands of residents, employers, educators, community and faith-based organizations, and
elected and appointed government leaders throughout the county, through an online survey,
18 community meetings, two dozen roundtable discussions with topical experts, and input
from each of the county's 24 cities and towns; and
WHEREAS, the community participants eagerly and conscientiously shared their
thoughts about the county's successes, failures, opportunities and challenges; and
WHEREAS, the resulting data was summarized into a Countywide Vision Report,
which includes the Countywide Vision Statement, nine core vision elements, a set of shared
values and a collection of great examples that demonstrate innovative and collaborative
solutions to critical issues; and
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WHEREAS, on June 30, 2011, the County Board of Supervisors and the San
Bernardino Associated Governments Board of Directors adopted the Countywide Vision
Statement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of
the City of San Bernardino approves and adopts the following Countywide Vision Statement:
"We envision a complete county that capitalizes on the diversity of its
people, its geography, and its economy to create a broad range of choices
for its residents in how they live, work, and play.
We envision a vibrant economy with a skilled workforce that attracts
employers who seize the opportunities presented by the county's unique
advantages and provide the jobs that create countywide prosperity.
We envision a sustainable system of high-quality education, community
health, public safety, housing, retail, recreation, arts and culture, and
infrastructure, in which development complements our natural resources
and environment.
We envision a model community which is governed in an open and
ethical manner, where great ideas are replicated and brought to scale, and
all sectors work collaboratively to reach shared goals.
From our valleys, across our mountains, and into our deserts, we
envision a county that is a destination for visitors and a home for anyone
seeking a sense of community and the best life has to offer."
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