The 2012 Adopted City Council Goals focused on improving services for seniors, at-risk families, and the Latino population. It also aimed to plan capital improvement programs, develop a climate action plan, address development, economic growth, innovation, and the city's relationship with Northwestern University. Additional goals included improving police and fire pension funding, the Robert Crown Center, safety, arts, youth services, city services, and affordable housing.

1. 2012 Adopted City Council Goals
• Senior Programs
• At Risk and At Need Families
• Services to the Latino Population
• Capital Improvement Program Planning
• Climate Action Plan
• Development Services and Design Review
• Economic Development
• Innovation
• Northwestern University
• Police and Fire Pension Funding Issues
• Robert Crown Center Improvements
• Safety Issues
• Visual & Performing Arts
• Youth Services
• Efficiency and Effectiveness of Services
• Affordable Housing