Update January 2024:  The Village has wrapped reporting on the 2023-2024 Strategic Plan. View the progress made in this plan year by reviewing the public dashboard.  

The Village is currently operating within the 2024-2025 Strategic Plan. Plans from 2024 and prior are available in the document listing in the document listing  (see box, below/right). 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Dashboard

KPIs Dashboard  |  The Village tracks quantifiable measures to evaluate progress on Strategic Plan goals, financial and operational performance. 

Strategic Plan Goals

For the 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 plans, the Goals remain the same: 

Goal 1: Effective Village Government: Financially Sound, Providing Exceptional Service
Goal 2: Enhancing Mount Prospect Charm/Character: Honoring History, Heritage, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Goal 3: Top-Quality Village Infrastructure: Balance and Proactive Community Investment
Goal 4: Family-Friendly Neighborhoods: Safe and Livable for All
Goal 5: Vibrant Community Destinations: Downtown, Randhurst Village, South Mount Prospect and Other Commercial Corridors

The 2024-2025 Strategic Plan

The Village Board and staff worked together to complete the 2043-2025 Strategic Plan in June 2024.

Leaders Guide | 2024-2025 Strategic Plan in  detail

Executive Summary | 2024-2025 Strategic Plan in a condensed format

Through a process of prioritization completed over a two-day workshop, the following Top and High Priorities were established. 

Policy Agenda Top Priority

  • Crime/Gang Activity Reduction Plan: Problem Analysis, Best Practices, Report with Options, Direction and Village Actions
  • Long-Term Solution for Fire and Emergency Medical Services for Unincorporated Elk Grove Township: Identification
  • Downtown Prospect Avenue District Development: Businesses Openings, Façade Projects, RDA for Public Assistance for Private Projects, Direction and Funding
  • “AAA” Bond Rating Strategy/Action Plan: Goal, Report with Options, Direction and Village Actions
  • Elected Officials Ethics Ordinance: Best Practices, Direction and Adoption
  • Neighborhood Flooding Strategy/Program: Problem Analysis, Best Practices, Report with Findings and Options, Village Role, Direction and Funding Mechanism

Policy Agenda High Priority

  • Special Events Policy, Guidelines and Process: Development and Adoption
  • Connect South Mount Prospect Plan Implementation: Identification of Projects, Direction and Funding Mechanism
  • Village Proactive Marketing Plan: Draft Prepared, Endorsement, Funding and Village Actions
  • Village Revenue Generation Diversification Plan: Goals, Report with Options, Direction and Village Actions
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Quarterly Update and Future Direction/Actions
  • Wells Strategy: Final Report after Interconnect Completion, Final Report (3) and Direction

Management Agenda Top Priority

  • Community Survey: Options, Direction and Completion
  •  Pensions Cost Funding and Levy: Report and Direction, Legislature Proposal
  • Fire-EMS Service Enhancement Report: Report with Findings and Options, Direction and Village Actions
  • Stormwater Master Plan Update: Award Contract, Development, Adoption and Funding Mechanism
  • Bike Master Plan Phase 2 Update: Report, Direction and Funding
  • Street Lights Program – Reduced Darkness: Report
  • Fire Station 12 Improvements/Upgrade: Project Identification, Project Priority, Direction, Funding and Timing
  • Public Transportation Program Report: Goals, Best Practices, Report with Options, Village Role, Direction and Funding Mechanism

Management Agenda High Priority

  • Aging in the Community Actions Implementation: Working Groups and Direction on Specific Actions
  •  Energy Audit/Plan: Assessment Report, Goals, Best Practices, Report with Options, Direction, Village Actions and Funding
  • ARPA; Update Report and Future Direction
  • Village Fleet e-Vehicles Preparation: Best Practices, Impact Analysis, Report with Options, Direction and Village Actions
  • Crime Free Housing Ordinance Update: Completion and Adoption
  • Block Party 2025: Event, Evaluation Report and Future Direction
  • Downtown Traffic/Parking Study: Update Report, Direction and Village Actions

2022 Strategic Plan Community Summit

The Village, in conjunction with Lyle Sumek Associates, Inc., held a Community Summit on August 8, 2022.  Each member of the Village Board, along with the Village Manager, invited residents and community members to engage in an organized workshop to help the Village prepare for Strategic Plan discussions for the 2022-23 year. 

A series of six questions were discussed over several round table groups, with invitee feedback being noted and then voted on by the group for prioritization. All commentary was written and shared with the consultant. For complete information on the structure of the summit, including questions asked,  participants, and feedback, view the Community Summit summary document. 

Community Summit 2022 Summary Document

Village staff and the Village Board of Trustees wrapped the Strategic Plan process for the 2022 - 23 year on August 11, 2022. 

History of the Strategic Plan Process

A Vision for Mount Prospect, 15 Years into the Future

The Mount Prospect Vision for 2035 represents the best of suburban communities -- thriving, proud, diverse and connected -- having a rich heritage, strong values, timeless yet contemporary atmosphere.

Each year since 2015, Village staff and Village Board work together with a hired consultant (Lyle Sumak Associates, Inc.) to complete a Strategic Plan. Short and long-term goals are identified and help ensure the board, staff, and public are each working toward consistent and measurable goals. 

To view past Strategic Plan documents, refer to the Strategic Plan Documents box to the right (below on mobile devices).