Increase employment and retail
- Control taxes and fees to attract and keep employers and residents
- Partner with the Port to bring clean industry & family wage jobs
- Support growth of existing local businesses
- Improve infrastructure and plan future City growth
Develop local workforce
- Partner with businesses/schools to add work experience opportunities
- Continue to improve school safety with a full-time school resource officer
- Partner with schools on joint use facilities
Preserve the unique character of Washougal
- Continue improving City communication with residents
- Clean up poorly maintained properties
- Support public safety efforts
- Improve City Government effectiveness & efficiency
- Review development proposals using four criteria:
- How does it benefit Washougal residents?
- Does it preserve the rural character of Washougal?
- Does it enhance the beauty of our Columbia riverfront?
- Will it be a boon or a burden to City finances?