The city of West Lake Hills is set to consider updates to its strategic plan, which was adopted in February 2025. The plan serves as a roadmap for the city, outlining priorities and initiatives in seven key areas, including preserving natural beauty, promoting reasonable development, and protecting residents’ quality of life.

Background

The strategic plan is divided into seven priority areas, each with its own objectives and initiatives. Some of the proposed additions to the plan include planting more trees along sidewalks and increasing housing options for young families and seniors.

Mayor James Vaughan suggested implementing a city council message board, similar to the one used by the city of Austin, to allow council members to discuss issues outside of meeting times while still being transparent and accessible to the public.

What’s Next

No action was taken on the strategic plan update at the recent council meeting, but Mayor Vaughan plans to keep the issue on the agenda for future discussions. This will provide an opportunity for the council to review and refine the plan as needed.

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