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Vision and Mission Statement

Vision Statement

A friendly and safe waterfront community embracing the future while preserving our past.

We enrich the community by providing leadership, administration, and services reflecting the pride and values of Des Moines.

Values

• Professionalism
• Resourcefulness
• Integrity
• Dedication
• Excellence

Imperatives

We commit to responsive and accessible government, respect for the diverse opinions and populations that enrich our community, fostering partnerships that maximize our resources, involving our citizens and enhancing our community.

We commit to managing and protecting our natural and urban environment in order to enhance the quality of life for the future.

We commit to comprehensive financial planning that provides for adequate cash reserves, recapitalization, maintained infrastructure, quality spending, and minimizing debt while living within our means and working actively to diversify our economic base.

We commit to ensuring personal and community safety and security and protecting property.

• Respect and support the state and federal constitutions,

• Promote personal and community responsibility, and

• Fair and honest government.

Revised and Adopted by the
Des Moines City Council
June 27, 2002