Sisters City Council Sets Goals for 2026-27

Council reviews public input and assesses status of past goals in 4.5-hour workshop

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Sisters City Council spent 4.5 hours on February 19 in a goal-setting workshop, reviewing public input, assessing the status of past goals, and considering new goals for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The council's annual goal-setting process lays the foundation for the next fiscal year's budget and lets the public know the city's planned priorities and projects.

Why it matters

City budgets and priorities are directly tied to the council's goal-setting process. This workshop allowed the council to gather public feedback, evaluate the progress on existing goals, and determine new focus areas for the coming fiscal year. Transparent goal-setting helps the community understand the city's plans and hold local government accountable.

The details

The goal-setting workshop included an open house on January 22 that drew 40 attendees, as well as a two-question community survey that received 163 responses. The public provided input on six goal categories: wildfire mitigation, housing and growth, economic development, infrastructure, governance, and environmental sustainability. City staff found that many of the public's suggestions were already being addressed, pointing to a need for better communication about the city's ongoing projects and initiatives.

  • The fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30 of the following year.
  • The goal-setting workshop was held on February 19, 2026.

The players

Kerry Prosser

Assistant City Manager who shared details of the public outreach process.

Jordan Wheeler

City Manager who provided a detailed status update on the current 2025-26 council goals.

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What’s next

The 2026-27 council goals will be posted on the city's website once approved in March.

The takeaway

The Sisters City Council's transparent goal-setting process allows the community to understand the city's priorities and hold local government accountable. By gathering public feedback and evaluating past progress, the council can set goals that address the community's key concerns around issues like housing, wildfire risk, and growth management.