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b'Building a Better Place: Lethbridge\\u2019s Pathway to a Liveable City\\n\\nFollowing the 2004 Municipal Election, Lethbridge City Council collectively created an integrated strategic plan entitled \\u201cWorking Together for Tomorrow\\u201d. The plan defines priorities, desired outcomes and actions towards achieving our vision to be a healthy, attractive and economically viable city. The stated intent in the strategic plan is that City Hall\\u2019s Corporate Plan, Business Unit Plans and three-year budget will align resources (physical, human and financial) with Council priorities. What progress has been made?\\n\\nMayor Bob Tarleck has led implementation of the City\\u2019s Strategic Plan and will continue to lead for another three years. Mayor Tarleck\\u2019s presentation will provide an update on the actions completed at City Hall in support of Council\\u2019s strategic plan. He will reflect on how we together are creating a dynamic place in which to live, work and play, and consider some of the key challenges that lie ahead.\\n\\nSpeaker: \\tMayor Bob Tarleck\\n\\nSince moving to Lethbridge in 1966, Bob Tarleck has been tirelessly involved in the community. He successfully ran for Mayor in 2001 and will continue for a third term. Prior to being Mayor, Bob served as Alderman on Lethbridge City Council for 18 years (1974-1992) and was a driving force behind creation of the Lethbridge and District Community Futures Program and the Business Development Centre. For three years in the late 1990s he was an elected trustee of the Lethbridge Regional Hospital Board. \\n\\nBob also has served as an active volunteer (in many cases as chairman or board member) with innumerable community organizations: The Canadian Mental Health Association, The United Way, Lethbridge Habitat for Humanity, Lethbridge Handicapped Riding Association, The Native Liaison Committee, Lethbridge Family Services and The Urban Parks Steering Committee. Bob is a long time educator and a strong advocate for improving Alberta\\u2019s public schools. He has received an Alberta Human Rights Award for his work with the Aboriginal Community. \\n\\n\\nModerator:\\tGordon Campbell\\n\\nTime: \\t\\tNoon - 1:30 PM\\n\\nLocation: \\tEricksen\\u2019s Family Restaurant (lower level of The Keg)\\n\\t\\t1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S.\\n\\nCost:\\t\\t$10.00 (includes lunch)'