City of Newport, OR

Vision 2040

2023-24

Improving Community Health and Safety ( 2023-24)

E1 (3)

Affordable and Accessible Healthcare

Work to improve access to and affordability of healthcare for all in the community through improved healthcare facilities, education, and preventive services.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
ENG	1	Provide Resilient Water Supply and Distribution to Residents
PAR	36	Ensure affordable access to all community members

Committee	Goal Number	Goal
60+ Advisory Committee	1	Partnering with Samaritan Health Services and Department of Public Health to promote electronic health inquiry and provide information to patients about local evidenced based programs.

E2 (0)

Medical Professionals and Specialists

Recruit and retain more healthcare providers and medical professionals in the community, including medical specialists in pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, chronic diseases, services for veterans, and the prevention and treatment of addiction.

E3 (0)

Expanded Mental Healthcare

Expand mental health services in the area, including improved community education, prevention, and counseling services, as well as trauma-informed care that diagnoses and treats the mental health impacts of adverse life experiences.

E4 (6)

Improved Service Coordination

Enhance coordination among social services, non-profits, and faith-based institutions to provide integrated, comprehensive support to residents of our community experiencing poverty, hunger, social isolation, homelessness, addiction, domestic violence, an

Department	Goal Number	Goal
LIB	6	Customize programs and services for our Latinx population
LIB	8	Library of Things

Committee	Goal Number	Goal
60+ Advisory Committee	1	Partnering with Samaritan Health Services and Department of Public Health to promote electronic health inquiry and provide information to patients about local evidenced based programs.
Library Board	7	Library Advisory Committee Yearly Planning Session and Board Retreat
Library Board	8	Library Board Training and Yearly Agenda
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee	40	Explore ways the committee and the department can better support the Citys 60+ community

E5 (6)

Disaster Preparedness

Expand disaster preparedness and self-reliance programs and activities, focusing on neighborhood level organizing, and including multilingual information, training, and assistance.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
CDD	57	Partner with DOGAMI and DLCD on Tsunami Resiliency Initiatives
CDD	63	Update Newport Unsafe Building Codes
EM	16	Move the City forward toward greater preparedness and resiliency.
EM	19	Update all emergency plans as required
EM	20	Continue Emergency Preparedness and Outreach Programs
LIB	6	Customize programs and services for our Latinx population

E6 (4)

Proactive Police and Fire Services

Support police and fire services in meeting and addressing growth and changing community needs. Support improved community policing practices that promote positive interactions between public safety officers and the public.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
NFD	22	Obtain new pumper
NFD	26	Ensure newly hired firefighters successfully complete probation.
NFD	27	Implement facility improvements to improve Department operations.
NPD	33	Conduct 2-3 pedestrian/vehicle safety events

E7 (4)

Homelessness Solutions

Implement proactive solutions to expand services and resources for people who are homeless, including homelessness prevention and other programs and partnerships to help the area's homeless population obtain stable housing.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
LIB	6	Customize programs and services for our Latinx population
LIB	8	Library of Things

Committee	Goal Number	Goal
Library Board	7	Library Advisory Committee Yearly Planning Session and Board Retreat
Library Board	8	Library Board Training and Yearly Agenda

E8 (6)

Translation and Multilingual Services

Increase and support existing local capacity to provide translation and multilingual services, including assistance with employment, physical health, mental health, rehabilitation, education, nutrition, legal, immigration, and financial education needs.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
LIB	6	Customize programs and services for our Latinx population
LIB	8	Library of Things

Committee	Goal Number	Goal
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee	45	Work to make BPAC decisions and actions equitable for all
Library Board	7	Library Advisory Committee Yearly Planning Session and Board Retreat
Library Board	8	Library Board Training and Yearly Agenda
Vision 2040 Advisory Committee	6	Collaborate with community stakeholders to develop long term, culturally competent and inclusive communication methods for the Vision 2040 Project.

E9 (0)

Accessible and Affordable Childcare

Increase the number and capacity of quality accredited childcare facilities and staff in the region and make childcare more accessible and affordable for all families.

E10 (1)

Accessible and Affordable Eldercare

Work toward meeting the need for quality and affordable housing, independent living, and care facilities for elders in the Greater Newport Area.

Committee	Goal Number	Goal
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee	40	Explore ways the committee and the department can better support the Citys 60+ community

E11 (0)

Foster Care Improvements

Study and make recommendations to address the area's child foster care challenges, including causes, solutions, and prevention. Increase the number and quality of foster homes, while implementing preventive approaches that will help keep more children fro

E12 (1)

Access to Healthy Food

Improve community food security by addressing issues of availability, accessibility, and affordability of healthy food.

Department	Goal Number	Goal
LIB	8	Library of Things

E13 (5)

All-Weather Facilities and Activities

Improve affordable access to recreational and community facilities, including indoor spaces for sports, family and cultural celebrations, classes, youth programs, and other recreational and social activities that are accessible during evenings and the rai

Department	Goal Number	Goal
LIB	6	Customize programs and services for our Latinx population
PAR	35	Re-invest in recreation facilities

Committee	Goal Number	Goal
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee	42	Work with local groups, agencies and organizations to promote active transportation in Newport
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee	43	Help City Council identify active transportation funding sources
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee	46	Work to make Newports transportation modes safer for all

City of Newport, OR

Strategic Goals & Objectives

Vision 2040

Improving Community Health and Safety ( 2023-24)