Incorporated in 1988, Mount Pearl is a young City. Our thirty-year history has been shaped by strong leadership, robust service delivery, a vibrant economic base and most importantly, a community that shares our passion and commitment to this City. However, the process of building a great community never ends. As we reflect on our history, we must ask ourselves, what is next for Mount Pearl? What is on the horizon and how do we get there?

Our Strategic Plan—On the Horizon—will help guide decision-making in our City as we move forward for the next four years and beyond. The Plan will ensure we make the right choices as we continue to build our community through sustainable infrastructure, develop innovative live-work neighbourhoods, focus on urban renewal, embrace technology and find new ways to enhance service delivery and connect with our business community.

It will set priorities and focus our efforts on specific areas that will make our vision for Mount Pearl a reality. All City Council and staff are committed to the On the Horizon Strategic Plan. We are committed to ensuring Mount Pearl is leading the way in progress while continuing to be the City in which you are proud to live and work. Most importantly, we are committed to results and will be preparing an annual “progress report” to track our efforts, highlight our successes, and communicate our progress along the way.

This is not the end of the process; in fact, it is just the beginning. This work is underway, but we can’t do it alone. We’re counting on you—our residents, businesses, community leaders and partners. On behalf of Council, I ask you to take an active part in driving our community forward and reaching our bold vision for the future.

By working together, we will not only be ready for what is on the horizon—we will be driving it.

– Mayor Dave Aker