The people of our community are the only reason we are here.

Therefore, We are committed to WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY to provide ethical and responsible local government so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of living and working in Springfield.

We will achieve this through:

Integrity and Pride of Service in everything we say and do, and with dedication to quality.

Cooperation and Communication with one another and with citizens to ensure open government, and open management with no surprises.

Continuous Improvement of Services through cost-effective utilization of people, materials, equipment and technology.

Leadership and Knowledge through staff training and development.

Innovation in how we meet present and future needs of our city.