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STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
In the Matter of Adopting a set of }
Core Values, Vision Statement, }
Mission Statement, and Goals for }
Jefferson County }
RESOLUTION NO. 71-01
WHEREAS, the elected leadership of Jefferson County have determined that they
will address the issues facing this community through the use of strategic planning; and,
WHEREAS, through the adoption of Resolution 38-01 reasons and methodology
for the development of a strategic plan were established for Jefferson County; and,
WHEREAS, the leadership of this County has collectively developed a set of Core
Values that reflect those of the organization and it's leadership; and,
WHEREAS, the leadership of this County has collectively crafted Vision and
Mission statements that will guide the organization, and
WHEREAS, the leadership of this County, with assistance from numerous
members of various Citizen Advisory Boards and with comments from hundreds of local citizens
has crafted a set of 8 goals which will constitute the foundation of our strategic plan, and
WHEREAS, the leadership of this County, has recommended the adoption of the
attached Exhibit "A" that contains the Core Values, Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and
Goals.
NOW; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED, that the Board of Jefferson County
Commissioners that the attached Exhibit A is hereby adopted and ask that all County
Departments acknowledge and are guided by the concepts and principles embodied herein.
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Core Values
· Integrity
· Professionalism
· Accountability
· Resourcefulness
· Innovation
· Responsi veness
· Empowerment
· Service
· Citizen
Involvement
· Value people,
heritage & natural
resources
Jefferson County Commission
Jefferson County Courthouse
1820 Jefferson Street
P. O. Box 1220
Port Townsend, W A 98368
Ph, 360-385-9\ 00
800-831-2678
Fax. 360-385-9382
jeffbocc@co.jeffeson.wa.us
VISION STATEMENT:
We envision Jefferson County as a balanced, sustainable
community with economic opportunities for income
potential that allows personal independence, Where post
secondary educational opportunities exist and are tied to
the local economy. Where the community recognizes that a
certain level of planned growth and development is healthy
and necessary to maintain our quality of life. Where the
enjoyment of a rural lifestyle is protected without the
expectation of urban services. Where the community is
engaged with its elected leadership to accept responsibility
for contributing to the solution of community problems.
MISSION STATEMENT:
Jefferson County Government is committed to effective
public policy, superior public service, courteous public
contact, judicious exercise of authority, and stewardship of
public resources, to meet the needs and concerns of our
citizens.
GOALS
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Create a sustainable and balanced economic base
focused on family wage jobs and geographically
distributed.
Promote educational opportunities to support post
secondary schooling, lifelong learning, and
workforce training.
Improve the balance between the cost of housing and
earned income.
Sustainable utilization of natural resources that
preserve our county's physical beauty and delicate
ecosystems.
A healthy and safe citizenry,
Adequate public facilities for work and play.
Affordable government,
Actively engage citizens as community assets..
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