Hello,
Can you believe Y2K was almost 20 years ago?!? In the blink of an eye things change - it's unbelievable how fast time flies. So I have a question - what do you want American Canyon to be like in the Year 2040? I know that seems so far away, but it's not... What if you had the opportunity to decide the blueprint for the future - would you take it?
AmCan 2040 - Love Where You Live is a once-in-a-generation planning effort. This initiative is known as a comprehensive "General Plan Update." It will cover a wide range of relevant topics, including housing & land-use, transportation, utilities, parks & recreation, safety, and education. The 24-month long process will include numerous opportunities for residents to provide input, including two different citizen committees (more information coming soon) and many workshops. Ultimately, these recommendations will go to the Planning Commission, and then City Council for approval.
Of course, we can't do this all by ourselves, so we will be hiring a team of experts to help guide us. Making sure the consultant team understands American Canyon’s uniqueness is critical to developing a high-quality General Plan. Next Tuesday, September 19th, the City Council and Planning Commission will provide feedback on the draft scope of work for the consultants, and we welcome your feedback too.
Jason Holley City Manager
P.S. About last night… The situation surrounding the School District’s canceling the second middle school has been very difficult for our community. Regardless of where you stand on the issue, the divisiveness in the last five months is unusual and impossible to ignore. Fortunately, the General Plan Update provides the perfect opportunity to close the door on the past. This initiative will help us re-group and move forward with our shared vision for the future of American Canyon. We promise to listen and engage with you “American Canyon Style” every step of the way – please join us next Tuesday at 7:30 PM as we take the first step.
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