The City of Bell Gardens launched the process to create a Strategic Plan that will include the community’s vision for the future and what is most important. This plan will guide city services, programs, and initiatives over the next five years.

What is the Strategic Plan?

It is a roadmap outlining our shared vision, mission, and long-term goals as a City. It helps ensure that community needs, organizational values, and future challenges are being addressed.

This is more than just a planning exercise—it’s an opportunity to reflect on where we are, envision where we want to go, and chart a clear path to get there. Most importantly, this process will be built on your voices, your ideas, and your experiences.

Over the next few months, we will be engaging with community members, staff, partners, and other stakeholders through surveys and community workshops. We are committed to making this a transparent and inclusive process, where all voices are heard and valued.

Your ideas and priorities are important so please get involved. Please check back periodically to learn more about the process and when we will be out talking with the community. Use this LINK to access the community survey (available in English and Spanish) or visit our City facilities to pick up, fill out, and drop off a paper survey. We will be collecting input until October 31, 2025.

Strategic Plan Development

• January 13, 2025 Agenda Report - Consideration of a Process to Facilitate and Prepare a Strategic Plan for The City of Bell Gardens. Presentation

• March 10, 2025 Agenda Report - City of Bell Gardens Strategic Plan Update. Presentation

• August 18, 2025 Agenda Report - City Council Special Meeting Strategic Plan Workshop