The Monterey City Council met to develop a shared vision for the future of Monterey on March 2, 2007. For the first time in 20 years, the Council gathered to capture their snapshot of a future, with a noble purpose that would inspire beyond traditional boundaries. During a five-hour session on March 2, 2007, the Council hammered out its vision for the City.  Working in small teams and together, the Council penned a vision that would lay the foundation for their work in the years ahead. At a follow-up meeting March 28, 2007, the Council refined its vision as follows:

Monterey is committed to being a model city for its quality of life driven by responsiveness of local government, historical and cultural preservation, mobility opportunities emphasizing pedestrians over vehicles, economic sustainability, a strong sense of place and good stewardship of the natural environment.
 

Mayor Chuck Della Sala and Council members Libby Downey, Jeff Haferman, Nancy Selfridge and Frank Sollecito created a new vision for the City. Their vision projects Monterey as a “model city” with a “quality of life” defined by specific objectives.

The Council created the vision and then went on to develop its mission, value drivers and strategic initiatives. These will be the guiding forces behind the Council’s work in 2007-08.