A sense of safety and security throughout the community with a focus on the public’s safety, prevention, and an effective and timely response when an emergency or threat arises.

A well planned community that promotes strong and vibrant neighborhoods; provides opportunities for artistic, cultural, and recreational pursuits; offers an adequate supply of affordable housing; and preserves its historical assets.

A City that facilitates economic opportunities for all citizens and businesses, measured in terms of job and income growth, through the fostering of strategic partnerships, and by retention and recruitment of employers providing family-wage jobs.

A City that promotes and maintains a high quality and sustainable environment through provision of an abundant and clean water supply, effective wastewater treatment with sufficient capacity to meet community needs, preservation of our community’s natural environment, and use of renewable energy sources and resource conservation practices.