City of Albemarle

Vision, Mission, & Values

Vision Statement

Albemarle will be a place where all people can develop their potential, bringing neighbors together to support a connected community rich in water, air, land, and opportunity.

Mission Statement

The mission of the City of Albemarle is to provide our citizens with a vibrant quality of life based on sound management, transparency, and good stewardship of resources.

City Council Values

Ethics: We honor the public’s trust by displaying the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and accountability.

Leadership: We are servant leaders who prioritize the well-being of those in our community.

Vision: Our planning and decisions reflect the thriving community we aspire to be.

City Council Goals

Organizational Capacity - Invest in our workforce to enhance city operations and efficiency to better serve the community.

Safety & Security - Enhance resources and improve practices to protect our residents and safeguard the city in order to improve quality of life.

Infrastructure - Invest in infrastructure needed to ensure reliable and consistent service delivery.

Community & Economic Growth Opportunities - Guide growth and facilitate economic opportunities in order to benefit all residents and businesses.

Inclusive Community Engagement - Enhance community amenities, programs, and services to engage residents of different backgrounds, lifestyles, and generations.

Organizational Values

Humility & Respect - Use every opportunity to learn from the perspective, background and experience of others. Treat everyone you encounter with humility and respect.

Honesty - Honesty is not a judgment call or a philosophical notion. It is just being honest.

Integrity - A set of moral and ethical principles will guide us through all situations. By applying these core principles consistently, others know that our actions and words are synonymous. A core principle is to be fair and consistent.

Teamwork - What we do has meaning at every level and position. We are shaping a community that affects lives. Each one of us has a role to play in achieving our organizational goals and responsibilities.