Strategic Plan

The Village of Montgomery adopted the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan on January 13, 2025. The plan, developed over the course of a year-long process which included the Village Board, Department Heads, and various staff leaders throughout the Village. 

Throughout the next five years, staff will review the plan contents each budget cycle to ensure that the objectives laid out by the Village Board and the Leadership Team are being met and achieved. The goal of the strategic planning process is not only to set a detailed and well-developed plan for the future of the community, but also to grow new leaders within the organization to enhance education and involvement in the strategic, fiscal, and community planning for the Village of Montgomery.

View the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan

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MISSION

Through strategic planning and visionary collaboration, the Village of Montgomery is committed to providing our community with an excellent quality of life and an exemplary level of municipal services in a fiscally responsible manner. 


VISION

We strive to be a safe, inclusive, and financially stable environment for residents, businesses, and visitors through focused economic and residential development planning, efficient delivery of core services, and effective management of municipal infrastructure.


VILLAGE & POLICE DEPARTMENT VALUES

INTEGRITY

We will demonstrate, the highest degree of honesty, respect, and fairness in our activities to inspire confidence and trust in government.

PROFESSIONALISM

We will provide the highest level of knowledge and expertise. We take pride in our work, communicate effectively, project a positive image, and deliver services to the highest standards possible in each situation. 

CUSTOMER SERVICE

We will be accessible, understanding, open-minded, and consistent. We will listen to and support the needs of our stakeholders, anticipating and seeking to offer efficient and effective delivery of high-quality services to ensure satisfaction. 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

We seek to engage the community to achieve sustainable outcomes, equitable decision-making processes, and to deepen trust between our government organization and our stakeholders. We will recognize and communicate the needs and interests of our community and facilitate the involvement of those affected or interested in Village activities. 

EQUALITY 
& INCLUSION

We recognize, respect, and understand that each person is unique and will celebrate their differences. We will ensure fairness for individuals and groups by offering universal access and opportunity. We will create an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and valued. We will work to develop and maintain a safe place in which all may be empowered.

COOPERATION & COLLABORATION

We will work as a team, committing to open dialogue with each other as well as residents, businesses, fellow municipalities, and government officials to enhance services, work cohesively to problem solve, and assist others to succeed.


Make no big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will never die.

- Daniel H. Burnham, Architect (1846-1912)