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CITY COUNCIL

MISSION STATEMENT:

The City Council serves as the legislative branch of the City of Mansfield representing all citizens. The
Council establishes legislative policy through the adoption of ordinances and resolutions in order to
provide a safe, pleasant environment within the community and efficient delivery of public service.

Department at a Glance

The City Council consists of the Mayor and six elected council members. Each member serves a three
th
nd
year term. The City Council meets the 2 and 4 Monday of each month and conducts joint meetings
with other appointed boards at various times throughout the year. The City Council budget decreased
10.12% in FY 2020-2021.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Recognize community issues and concerns and develop strategies beneficial to all citizens.

Objectives:
• Maintain open lines of communication to take advantage of citizen and staff input.
• Provide forums, discussions and open meetings to allow citizen involvement.
• Continue to incorporate ideas from strategic planning sessions with City Council, boards and
commissions wherever possible.
• Create opportunities to develop the downtown area of the City.

Goal 2
Develop legislation that will benefit present and future citizens of Mansfield.

Objectives:
• Encourage healthy debate among council members to develop innovative ideas.
• Schedule meetings, workshops and forums to allow staff, citizens and boards to pool ideas and
information.
• Maintain a strong financial position and credit rating.

Goal 3
Create an environment that promotes a satisfied public, a skilled workforce and cost effective service.

Objectives:
• Recruit commercial and retail development to reduce the tax burden on the citizens of Mansfield.
• Enhance the living environment for all citizens.
• Provide for the safety of all citizens.

Performance Objectives
• Increased involvement in the budget process in order to provide tax relief to residents and
commercial business when funding allows.
• Careful review of the employee health insurance plan in an effort to reduce costs while providing
excellent benefits for the employee workforce.

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