City Commission Mission Statement

On behalf of the citizens of Kingsville, a unique community and home of the renowned King Ranch, Texas A&M -University and Kingsville Naval Air Station, the City Commission will promote the safety, health and general well-being of the community within the bounds of fiscal responsibility while preserving and advancing the quality of life resulting in exceptional civic pride.

VISION STATEMENT

As a result of our efforts, citizens will

1. Access the highest quality of customer focused city services available at a reasonable cost.

Communication
Convenience, Accessibility
Customer Service
Effectiveness/Efficiency Professional, Competent staff
Use of technology and media in all areas possible
Value of Cost

2. Live in a safe, secure and healthy environment

Adequate lighting
Adequate water and services, drainage
Community policing
Effective, efficient fire and police protection
Emergency Management
Public health services
Sanitation

3. Live in a clean environment that enhances and protects the quality of their lives.

Air Quality
Litter control/sanitation
Open Space
Recycling
Water Quality

4. Be enriched by a range of cultural arts and recreational opportunities provided through citywide initiatives and supported by the collaborative efforts and agreements with other governmental entities, charitable and nonprofit organizations, and private entities.

Athletic activities
Festivals
Libraries
Museums
Parks
Performing arts
Public Art
Recreation
Teen center

5. Participate and contribute to the health and future of our community.

Advisory boards and committees
Community education programs
Efficient access to information and services via technology and media
Focus groups
Volunteer programs

6. Easily travel to, within and from the community

Thoroughfare plan
Traffic flow
Well maintained and clean streets, sidewalks and pedestrian paths

7. Contribute to and benefit from living in a strong diverse economic environment.

Economic development compatible with community values
Job opportunities
Protection of property values
Reasonable cost of living
Strong retail environment
Tourism, conventions

8. Live in well-planned neighborhoods suited to community interests and lifestyles.

Gentrification of older neighborhoods
Neighborhood parks for multi-generational use
Pedestrian mobility
Planning/zoning
Traffic management

9. Be enriched by fostering quality and long-term relationships with local, statewide, national, and international interests in the City of Kingsville

Community support of Military Members and Dependents; Veterans
Enhance development opportunities for Texas A & M University-Kingsville
Preserve and support the U.S. Naval Air Station Kingsville
Promote Athletic Competitions & Events, Wildlife & Heritage Events
Quality of living for Senior Citizens, Winter Texans

Core Values
The City Commission of Kingsville also recognizes that how we go about the delivery of services and programs is important to achieving our vision. We must therefore, foster an organizational culture that is built on the following Core Values.

Commitment

We will foster an organizational culture that promotes commitment from all employees to the vision, mission and core values established in this plan. We recognize that our success is dependent on our ability to meet our service commitments in an effective and caring manner. Our dedication and professionalism will be evident as we follow-up on our promises to ensure that our commitments have been met in a customer friendly and quality manner.

Innovation

We will continue a tradition of creativity and innovation in the delivery of municipal services. We will seek out and apply innovative approaches in providing the best service to our customers. We will openly share our successes and areas needing improvement with others to affect continuous improvement to the standards of excellence in Kingsville.

Integrity

We will safeguard public trust by ensuring that our actions are consistent with our vision, mission and core values. We are dedicated to a standard of values that promotes honesty and ethical behavior. We will treat our customers, as we would want to be treated and deliver the highest level of customer service possible.

Leadership

We will build a team of highly qualified individuals to advance our leadership role in the community. We are dedicated to quality-focused principles and performance excellence in everything we do. Each of us will set high individual standards to ensure that our customers are provided quality service in a timely and cost efficient manner.

Sensitivity

We are committed to promote a workforce that respects and values diversity in our community. We must also be respectful and tolerant of the many ideas, emotions and circumstances of those living and visiting our community. We will promote the highest possible service for all customers while being sensitive to the differences among ourselves and the customers we serve.

Teamwork

We recognize the strength in teamwork and that our success is dependent on our ability to perform as a highly effective team. Through effective teamwork we are able to harness our energy, creativity and resources to design and implement programs and services that are the best that they can be. We will work cooperatively within all levels of our organization and with our partners to achieve our common vision.

Statement of Management Values

To provide all citizens of our community with services of exceptional quality in a caring and responsive manner.
To provide the City Commission with sound and professional staff support.
To recognize the value and importance of each employee and encourage the participation of all employees in the management of municipal affairs.
To establish a spirit of interdepartmental cooperation based on positive and honest communication, understanding and mutual respect.

City Commission Mission Statement

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