The Municipal District of Taber's Strategic Priorities Plan gives Council a clear path to follow as itworks toward a strong future for residents. It reflects the direction Council wants to take and will helpguide the choices made over this term, keeping attentionon what matters most to the municipality and the peoplewho live here. Council is committed to using this plan as aguide for the decisions ahead, so the Municipal District ofTaber can keep moving forward in a way that is thoughtful,steady, and built for the future.
MD of Taber Council Strategic Priorities Plan 2026–2029
Now •
Land Management Strategy
Project in Progress. A strategy and policy to guide the management of municipally owned lands, including leases for Cultivation (Dryland and Irrigation), Grazing, and Tax Recovery Grazing. For more information visit: mdtaber.ab.ca/p/lmp
Equitable Taxation Plan
Develop and promote a fair and equitable taxation plan that contributes to the long-term financial success of the municipality.
Community Engagement
Continue to foster and support community engagement initiatives.
Update Strategic Communications Plan
Enhance the MD of Taber's communication strategy to be more representative of our population.
Complete Asset Management Plan
Complete the MD’s asset management strategy so that Council can make informed decisions on the long-term infrastructure needs of the Municipal District of Taber. This involves determining what assets are in place, where they are located, and assessing the condition of the assets.
Next •
Business Attraction and Retention Plan
Finalize our Economic Development priorities and implement a business attraction and retention plan.
Industrial Park Development
Develop an Industrial Park that will attract industry to the area.
Long-term Financial Plan
Create a long-term financial strategy for the replacement of existing infrastructure and development of new infrastructure to support our growth into the future.
Later •
Regional Recreation Facility Planning
Develop a regional plan for the administration, maintenance and funding of the recreation facilities in the municipality.
Recreation Service Delivery Review
Explore an Alternative Service Delivery model (ASD) for recreation that will reinforce existing partnerships, establish new ones, and ultimately ensure sustainable and equitable recreation opportunities for all residents in the Municipal District of Taber.
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A Healthy, Active,and Vibrant Community
Strategic Priorities:
- Regional Recreation Facility Planning — Develop a regional plan for the administration, maintenance and funding of the recreation facilities in the municipality.
- Recreation Service Delivery Review — Explore an Alternative Service Delivery model (ASD) for recreation that will reinforce existing partnerships, establish new ones, and ultimately ensure sustainable and equitable recreation opportunities for all residents in the Municipal District of Taber.
Revenue Growth Driven By Diversification
Strategic Priorities
- Land Management Strategy — Finalize the Land Management Strategy.
- Equitable Taxation Plan — Develop and promote a fair and equitable taxation plan that contributes to the long-term financial success of the municipality.
- Business Attraction and Retention Plan — Finalize our Economic Development priorities and implement a business attraction and retention plan.
- Industrial Park Development — Develop an Industrial Park that will attract industry to the area.
A Supportive, Diverse, and RespectfulCommunity
Strategic Priorities
- Community Engagement — Continue to foster and support community engagement initiatives.
- Update Communication Strategy — Enhance the county communication strategy to be more representative of our population.
A Well-Planned, Maintained, and Growing Infrastructure
Strategic Priorities
- Complete Asset Management Plan — Complete the MD’s asset management strategy so that Council can make informed decisions on the long-term infrastructure needs of the Municipal District of Taber. This involves determining what assets are in place, where they are located, and assessing the condition of the assets.
- Long-term Financial Planning — Create a long-term financial strategy for the replacement of existing infrastructure and development of new infrastructure to support our growth into the future.
