We, as an organization, embrace opportunities to improve our services and the quality and effectiveness of our relationships with the community and our teams. The following values guide and inspire our efforts.

• Shared vision, mission, and goals—we have a sense of common purpose and direction pursued with passion and translated into concrete actions.

• Service—we are dedicated to the best use of resources to fulfill identified community goals and needs.

• Leadership and support—we recognize that the ability to lead can be found at all levels and that to create an environment to succeed requires leading by example.

• Communication—we foster open and clear discussion that encourages the willingness to speak up and to listen, within a framework of respect and understanding.

• Team players—we encourage effective working relationships within and between departments and the public to address issues and achieve valuable results.

• Honesty, respect, and trust—we honor commitments, acknowledge legitimate differences of opinion, and accept decisions reached with integrity.

• Initiative and accountability—we take personal responsibility to do what needs to be done and report the results in a straightforward manner.

• Innovation and flexibility—we are open to change and willing to try new ways to fulfill the organization’s vision, mission, and goals more effectively.

• Employee development and recognition—we encourage and support each employee to improve relevant job skills and celebrate personal and team accomplishments.

• Stewardship and ethics—we promote public trust by using City resources wisely, and through consistent fulfillment of these values.