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As the first IT Director for the City of Marion, I have seen many ups and Technology is continuously transforming our world, this plan will serve as
downs. I can remember when the entire City Hall operated on wireless an important framework for the next three years. As the IT department
internet with speeds no faster than dialup to the excitement of having our own looks ahead to the next three years, we recommit ourselves to our
dedicated T1 lines. Now we live in a world in which the IOT internet of things department values and goals with renewed determination. The
is controlling our everyday walk of life. development of this plan would not have been possible without the work

and input of the IT staff. I am truly grateful for their commitment,
As our dependency for smarter faster technology increase so does the need expertise, suggestions and dedication to meeting the needs of our
for bandwidth. But with this exciting new adventure also comes with risks, we citizens.
plan on taking a proactive approach through hard work, determination, The overall goal is to develop a clearer picture of the way Information
networking with other state agencies and education. With this positive Technology's development resources can support the short and long-term
attitude and straight forward thinking, we are confident that we will be able to information needs of the City of Marion and its Citizens.
overcome each obstacle that comes our way.

It brings me great pleasure to present the Information Technology plan for
2019-2021 This plan is designed to layout our departments mission, vision,
goals and more. This strategic plan is not meant to be a list of every project
that the department will undertake over the next three years. Rather, it’s a
road map that articulated the strategies IT will use to anticipate and meet the
City of Marion emerging technology needs, pending available funding and
mayor / council approval.

This strategic plan outlines the impact technology has on the way we operate
our government and meet the needs of our citizens. This strategic plan could
also be considered a blueprint that will allow the various departments to
strategically prepare for the technology needs of the future.
Director’s Message

Terance Henry
IT Director

City of Marion

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