The Sequim City Council adopted short-, mid- and long-term priorities at the Sequim City Council meeting on June 13.

The council worked through an extensive list of subjects at a special all-day meeting on April 8 and a follow up meeting on May 19 to establish the priorities.

The city council priorities set the focus of city staff efforts for the coming years.

Priorities include:

Short-Term (1-2 years):

• Fund and carry out the transportation plan

• Develop a solid waste plan

• Encourage regional cooperation for common interests

• Partner with nonprofits and the faith community to help the homeless community

• Develop an economic development plan specific to Sequim

• Complete improvements to the Guy Cole Convention Center, reopen for rental and seek further funding for additional improvements

• Take short-term emergency preparedness measures

• Create a plan for neighborhood improvements

Mid-Term (3-4 years):

• Renew the Transportation Benefit District

• Coordinate with human services providers to address drug, mental health and homelessness issues

• Focus on crime prevention

• Explore affordable housing solutions

• Integrate private streets into city plan

• Explore Local Improvement Districts

• Further develop parks as outlined in the Parks Master Plan

• Update the Sequim Municipal Code

• Increase code enforcement

Long-Term (5 years+):

• Develop long-term water sources

• Consider solar energy to make reuse water potable

• Identify and implement ways to reduce solid waste

• Continued emphasis on emergency preparedness

• Increase higher education opportunities in Sequim

• Creation of a Metropolitan Parks District

• Realize an emergency medical facility.