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CITY OF HALTOM CITY

STRATEGIC GOALS

Vision Statement
Create a safe, diverse and vibrant community where people choose to live, work and
play.

Mission Statement
To provide quality services to all members of the community.

Council’s Long-Term Strategic Goals
• Continue to build and maintain an empowered and loyal workforce.
• While being fiscally responsible, provide services to meet the needs of our growing
community.
• Develop a comprehensive plan for addressing the growing transportation needs of
Haltom City.
• Lead the city to build new municipal facilities that meet the public safety and
administrative needs.
• Maximize the economic benefits of the 820 Corridor.
• Engage our community in order to develop a collective vision for the future of our
city.

Council’s Policy on Strategic Planning
Staff is to take a proactive approach to long-term strategic planning that is consistent with
the Council’s Vision and short- and long-term strategic goals

Values Statements
• Dependable: willing to commit and follow through
• Ethical: conforming to acceptable moral principles
• Responsive: conscientiously addressing the needs of constituents
• Respectful: considerate of others
• Accountable: taking responsibility for actions

Council Policy on Leadership

Leadership is the personal accountability of City Council, Boards & Commissions and
all City employees who are hereby empowered to:
1. Communicate effectively in all directions.
2. Consciously build trust and high esteem.
3. Establish and maintain the highest standards of ethics and good work.

Council’s Fiscal Policy

To manage all revenue and expenditures for the greatest value for the community as a
whole and to openly communicate financial policy and results to citizens and businesses.

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