Tuesday, May 12, 2026 47 Community Events Strategic Plan will help guide Town priorities over the next four years Devon Town Council has adopted the 2026–2029 Devon Strategic Plan, a guiding document that will help shape municipal priorities, decision-making, projects, service delivery and resource planning over the next four years. The Strategic Plan represents Council’s commitment to intentional, community-centred governance and provides a clear framework for how the Town will focus its efforts from 2026 to 2029. It is designed to help Council and Administration work toward shared outcomes while continuing to deliver the day-to-day programs, services and operations residents rely on. “This Strategic Plan is about setting a clear path forward for Devon,” said Mayor Jeff Craddock. “Council’s role is to look ahead, make thoughtful decisions and ensure we are focusing our efforts where they will have the greatest impact for residents, businesses and the community as a whole. This plan gives us a strong foundation to do that over the next four years.” The 2026–2029 Devon Strategic Plan is built around four priority pillars: Long-Term Planning Preparing Devon for the future through thoughtful planning for recreation and parks, land use, housing supply and future development needs. Town Sustainability Strengthening the Town’s financial resilience, community design, walkability, housing diversity and the long-term sustainability of municipal systems and services. Infrastructure and Utilities Planning for current and future infrastructure needs, including aging infrastructure replacement, utility cost recovery, growth-related infrastructure and future municipal facilities and assets. Economic Development and Tourism Building on Devon’s natural beauty, local businesses and community strengths through sustainable tourism management, downtown revitalization and growth in the non-residential tax base. Together, these pillars will guide Administration’s work over the next four years, including departmental work plans, budget discussions, project planning and service delivery. They will also provide a clear structure for tracking progress and showing how Council’s priorities are being turned into action. “This plan gives Administration clear direction on where Council wants us to focus our work,” said Corey Levasseur, Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Devon. “It helps align our operations, projects and resources with the community outcomes Council has identified as priorities. From planning and infrastructure to sustainability and economic development, the Strategic Plan will be an important tool for turning direction into action.” Council will review the Strategic Plan annually to ensure it remains relevant and responsive to Devon’s needs. This ongoing review will help the Town monitor progress, adjust where needed and continue responding to changing community conditions over the 2026–2029 term. Residents, businesses and community partners are encouraged to read the full 2026–2029 Devon Strategic Plan and learn more about the Town’s priorities for the next four years at devon.ca/strat-plan. Share Print