We spent nearly a week going through the achievements in the past four years. By my total, we initiated over 50 new projects, most of which are up and running and a few which are only just now being started (e.g., Online Neighborhood Watch, Community Foundation) and a few which are still under study but initiated (e.g., Multi-city Police study, Fee Revisions).
In the past, Lake Forest averaged about 1 new project every year and for each project, it took an average of 2 years for the project to get completed.
By comparison, we initiated and completed more projects in the past 4 years than had ever been initiated in the history of the City cumulatively.
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So where do we stand now?
Lake Forest has never been stronger.
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- We are Debt Free
- We have (more than) adequate reserves
- Lowest crime in our history
- Modern Infrastructure
- Low Deferred Maintenance
- Engaged Residents
- Technologically Advanced
- Diversified Business Environment
- Expanding Business Environment
- 2nd Highest Sales Tax Growth (in County)
- 2nd Highest Property Tax Growth (in County)
- Lowest unemployment in our history
- Lowest vacancy rate in our history
- High home ownership compared to other OC cities
- Low poverty rate
Next time we'll look at the challenges facing the City.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Jim Gardner is on the City Council for Lake Forest where he serves as Mayor. You can check him out on LinkedIn and/or Facebook and you can share your thoughts about the City at Lake Forest Town Square on Facebook His comments are not meant to reflect official City Policy.
