Mission & Core Principles
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We strive to create a sustainable, healthy, accessible, resilient, and equitable community where every person feels at home.
Our Mission
Our Core Principles
We are Sustainable: We meet our present needs without sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. We are successful when we manage our natural, financial, and human resources today while we plan for a successful tomorrow.
We are Healthy: Our health consists of physical, mental, fiscal, and social health. We know true health arises from everyone having safe and affordable resources we take pride in: jobs, housing, education, healthcare, transportation, nutrition, the environment, neighborhoods, government, arts and culture, parks, and recreational opportunities.
We are Accessible: We work so all residents have equal access to information, services, transportation, facilities, and involvement. We want to be a place where all residents feel they belong and have open, easy, meaningful ways to connect with neighbors, organizations, and local government.
We are Resilient: We adapt and grow despite everyday stresses and periodic shocks. We use evidence-based approaches and collaborative partnerships to find solutions so we can emerge stronger after tough times and live better in good times.
We are Equitable: We strive to be fair and just, without barriers. We listen to residents early and throughout decision-making processes. We consider all impacts of plans, policies, and procedures, and we work to decrease any negative or unintended consequences.