Beautification

Maintain parks, corridors, vacant lots and city-owned property to a higher standard while creating meaningful ways for residents and organizations to help care for shared spaces.

Business Retention and Attraction

Work directly with existing employers to remove barriers to growth while actively recruiting businesses that match Danville’s workforce, location and economic assets.

Data-Driven Decision Making

Set clear goals, research and use reliable information for making key decisions, and measure whether city programs and investments are producing results.

Documented Policies and Processes

Put procedures in writing so residents and businesses receive consistent, fair answers regardless of whom they know or whom they ask.

Housing

Expand safe and attainable housing, support responsible repairs and homeownership, institute policies that are fair for tenants and landlords, and return vacant properties and lots to productive use.

Public, Private, and Nonprofit Partnerships & Collaboratives

Bring organizations together around shared goals to address all service needs and gaps instead of asking each group to solve the same community problems alone.

Real Transparency and Accountability

Explain decisions, make information easier to access, publish plans and progress, and hold city government to the standards it expects residents to meet.

Remote Worker Recruitment and Resident Attraction

Promote Danville’s affordability, location and community while developing practical incentives and amenities that encourage people to live here.

Rethinking Revenue

Review spending, pursue grants and outside investment, return city-owned properties to tax rolls, and consider responsible revenue options before placing additional pressure on residents.

Small Business Development and Support

Create a clear front door for entrepreneurs, expand access to technical assistance and funding, and remove unnecessary barriers to doing business in Danville.

Streamlined Communications

Make city programs, decisions, services, emergencies and community events easier to find, understand and use.

Youth Development

Expand summer jobs, mentoring, recreation and career pathways that connect Danville’s young people with meaningful opportunities.