Lake Havasu CityLake Havasu City

• Founded in 1964 by Robert P. McCullochFounded in 1964 by Robert P. McCulloch• Purchased 26 sq. miles @ $75 per acrePurchased 26 sq. miles @ $75 per acre• Currently 49 sq. milesCurrently 49 sq. miles• Population 50,000 ~ 55,000Population 50,000 ~ 55,000• Master Planned Community Developed Lot-Master Planned Community Developed Lot-

By-LotBy-Lot• Platted Area Approx. 80% DevelopedPlatted Area Approx. 80% Developed

Lake Havasu CityLake Havasu City

• Home of the World Famous London Home of the World Famous London Bridge -- Re-Dedicated 1971Bridge -- Re-Dedicated 1971

• City Incorporated 1978City Incorporated 1978

• 6 Council Members Elected At-Large6 Council Members Elected At-Large

• Mayor Separately ElectedMayor Separately Elected

Lake Havasu CityLake Havasu City

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• PrioritiesPriorities– Assessed Core BusinessesAssessed Core Businesses– Evaluated Organizational EffectivenessEvaluated Organizational Effectiveness– Determined Consequences of OptionsDetermined Consequences of Options– Presented, Recommended, Took ActionPresented, Recommended, Took Action– Continuous MonitoringContinuous Monitoring

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Economic RecoveryEconomic Recovery

• Visioning ProcessVisioning Process• Community SWOT AnalysisCommunity SWOT Analysis

• Organizational ChangeOrganizational Change• Reinvent Lake Havasu City governmentReinvent Lake Havasu City government

““I cannot change the direction of the I cannot change the direction of the wind -- but I can adjust my sails….”wind -- but I can adjust my sails….”

Jimmy DeanJimmy Dean

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