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Strategic Performance Plan
MISSION
The City of Arlington enacts the will of the people through their active, inclusive
participation and provides the services they demand in a quality, cost-effective manner.
VISION

Arlington is committed to being a pre-eminent city, providing an exemplary environment in which to live, learn, work and play.

Neighborhood Services

Capital Investment

• Increased Code Enforcement
• Arlington is a city where people
feel safe anywhere, all the time.
• Neighborhoods are
reinvigorated.

• The City is protected from
flooding, drainage problems and
erosion.
• The City focuses and moves
forward on transportation
solutions.

Strategic Support

Economic Development
• Downtown is a vibrant destination for
the community and a thriving center of
activity.
• Arlington is a pre-eminent convention and
tourist destination.
• Arlington is a recognized leader of creative
and effective economic development
policies and practices.
• The City provides a balance between
residential and commercial development
and redevelopment that results in
improved quality of life and a favorable
business climate.

• The City focuses and moves forward on IT solutions.
• The City maximizes electronic and technology-based communication
tools to provide the Council, City staff and citizens with the information
they need to make informed decisions.

VALUES
• The City provides outstanding customer service
• Staff exceeds expectations in delivering core services and
daily operations
• City values diversity, creates positive relationships and
maintains effective partnerships with the community and
organizations
• Uphold the highest professional and ethical standards
• City achieves results through planned actions and
measurable performance

WORKING TOGETHER
TO MAKE ARLINGTON BETTER
• Responsive and respectful to our customers and coworkers
• Innovative in identifying possibilities, exploring options
and creating solutions
• Committed to excellence
• Relating to our customers and each other with integrity

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“Poised for excellence”
“Poised for Excellence”