Strategic planning is the primary method by which the City plans and prioritizes its goals in a transparent and accountable manner. A strategic plan enables the City to efficiently move the community forward. Decision making about government services combines consideration of needs, balancing available resources, and utilizing best practices to provide for current obligations and support for our long term success.

The strategic plan is an active document, referred to daily by staff at all levels of the organization, and at the heart of each day’s work. It serves as a roadmap to guide us from vision to reality. We use this plan to align our limited resources with prioritized initiatives tied to a broader vision for the future of our community. Our strategic plan also is a promise to our stakeholders—we are committed to live up to our motto of being ‘Always On’ in our pursuit of making Rock Hill a preferred place to live, do business, and visit.

The FY 2025-2027 Strategic Plan is structured around three core strategic initiatives:

 Serving • Engaging • Growing

Serving embodies our commitment to the community. The City provides important core services—services that promote the health and safety of our residents. We pledge to embrace innovative and ambitious solutions to the challenges of tomorrow.

Engaging represents our responsibility to actively communicate and connect with our residents. Placing an emphasis on public trust, inclusivity and empowerment we are compelled to take Rock Hill from a successful to a significant city.

Growing encompasses our pledge to work together to encourage the balanced growth of Rock Hill. Individual success and a vibrant, sustainable local economy are vital to our shared prosperity.

Additional Resources

• Strategic Plan FY2025-2027
• Past Strategic Plan Year-End Reports