Ron's Approach
Good governance requires a dynamic process, not just a static plan. My approach, represented in these four infographs, speaks to the main concerns City of Florence voters bring up every day: How do we address Public Safety? How do we tackle infrastructure and growth? Don’t we need a comprehensive plan for Florence? Can’t we have a common-sense approach to our city’s government?
These are important questions that deserve well thought out answers and a common-sense plan that Moves Florence Forward. As I often said at the police department, “Excellence is always pursued but never achieved.” As mayor, I will continuously strive for improvement.
01. Establish a Baseline
Determine the current level of performance.
02. Assess Performance
Evaluate strengths, weaknesses, and gaps.
03. Explore Solutions
Collaborate with stakeholders to find strategies for improvement.
04. Put Plans into Motion
Execute the strategies and drive change.
05. Measure the Impact
Establish new benchmarks based on progress.
06. Refine and Repeat
Keep improving and evolving for continued success
Public Safety Plan

Planning
Department-specific forecasting and coordination of resources to meet community needs.

Resources
Supplying necessary tools, equipment, and technology for every police officer, firefighter, and communications officer.

People
It is critically important we hire, train, supervise, and promote the most qualified candidates.

Training
Every employee receives up to date information and relevant training on their industry’s best practices to ensure the highest level of service to our citizens.
Post-Assessment
Once combined, planning is required to bring this combination of people, training, and resources to meet community needs at the time and place they are required.
Infrastructure Assessment

Water and Sewer
Assessment of capacity reliability, expansion of needs, safety and security of supply resources, health considerations, and management systems.

Electricity
Analysis of power generation and distribution networks, maintenance and capital needs

Roadways
Evaluation of road conditions and traffic flow, long range funding plan for resurfacing needs, and coordination with infrastructure repairs.

High Speed Internet
Reliable high speed internet, county wide, at competitive pricing

Capital Needs
Identification of financial requirements for key future infrastructure projects based on established priorities and community needs.
Post-Assessment
Needs will be prioritized.
Plan for improvement and expansion prepared.
Budget recommendations made for necessary improvements.
Comprehensive Planning
Comprehensive Plan Components
Core Services

Infrastructure

Public Safety

Land Use

Economic
Development

Education

Recreation

Arts &
Entertainment

Capital Needs

Community
Development
Identify community needs
Core Services

Councilpersons

Department
Heads

Community
Members

Business
Leaders
