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Weaknesses: Where We Must Improve Weaknesses are internal factors that inhibit effectiveness, slowprogress, or diminish public confidence and cohesion. The discussion focused on organizational challenges that the City can influence directly through improved systems, communication, or investment. These are factors that are in the control of the City. Members listed 24 various internal Weaknesses. After grouping and voting, the most significant identified weaknesses were: • Aging infrastructure • Customer service. • Revenue challenges. • Economic division • Revenue Challenges other weaknesses mentioned included antiquated practices, long-term planning, street improvements, and negative attitudes. Ironically, while "people" were listed as one of the biggest strengths, the role of people as a potential Weakness centered around a community being giving but also being "absolutely brutal on ourselves" and "awful ambassadors." "Legacy challenges between people" alluding to racial and economic division was also specifically mentioned as a weakness. that coexists with the strength of the people. This was further explored in a discussion about an apparent lack of racial minority volunteerism for boards and commissions. A deep dive revealed that some of this is a legacy challenge due to poor communication in the past and likely solved over time with aggressive and authentic community engagement as Key Activities in developing plans come to fruition. . Housing stock was also identified as a weakness, specifically that it is "not where it needs to be for potential growth". While direct action might be limited, indirect steps like utilizing infill development and addressing abandoned properties were suggested as ways to improve this. Likewise, improving the City's reputation as more development friendly in code enforcement and plan permitting is vital to overcoming this Weakness but also achievable.