It was a gray, chilly December morning. I sat at my desk, surrounded by budget papers and meeting notes. My office was cold, but the anticipation in the air was unmistakable—tonight’s Council meeting would decide if months of planning would move our vision forward.
Just months earlier, our team didn’t share this sense of certainty. The needs of our community seemed to outpace our resources at every turn. Although we had mapped our strengths and pinpointed opportunities, actually building the plan was an uphill climb.
We debated late into the morning over what was urgent now versus what could wait. Sometimes, that meant putting aside projects we loved for the greater good. The truth was, our infrastructure and budget simply couldn’t deliver everything at once. It took humility, patience, and a willingness to focus on progress over perfection.
As the Council work session approached, nerves gave way to a quiet sense of certainty. We had examined every challenge, anticipated tough questions, and unified around a vision. When the Council President asked me for a quick overview of our 5-year capital plan, I thanked her for the floor and told the story of where we’d been, where we were, and how we’d deliver on promises made to the community.
Four questions came my way, each one addressed with confidence because we had done the work. By the end, Council approved our budget. Our entire team felt it: excitement, gratitude, and the reward that only deep preparation can bring.
When you plan with intention, you present with conviction—and that’s how vision becomes reality.
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