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RESOLUTION NO. 037-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON ADOPTING A CITY COUNCIL VISION, MISSION AND VALUES
STATEMENT; REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 1608 AND RESOLUTION NO. 1838.
WHEREAS, the City of Port Orchard City Council adopted a vision statement in 1992
through Resolution No. 1608, and a mission statement in 1998 in Resolution No. 1838,
reflecting the community's goals and expectations for that time; and
WHEREAS, City Council desires to adopt new guidance for city leadership,
departments, and the community in a form of Vision, Mission, and Values; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to repeal Resolutions 1608 and 1838 in their
entirety; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes Port Orchard is a desirable, thriving, and
connected community where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued, and City leadership
is guided by a commitment to transparency, accountability, growth, and revitalization that
creates opportunities for all; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's mission is to deliver exceptional public service, ensure
safety, enhance quality of life, and continuously improve our community; and
WHEREAS, service is our commitment to helping our colleagues and community
thrive by delivering responsive, reliable, and solution -oriented support while honoring the
laws, regulations, and safety standards that guide us; and
WHEREAS, engagement requires connection with our colleagues and the community
we serve, and is demonstrated through active listening, clear communication, and trust, built
through consistent and respectful collaboration; and
WHEREAS, integrity guides how we treat each other and our community, and it
ensures we operate with honesty, fairness, consistency, and responsible stewardship; now,
therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES
AS FOLLOWS:
THAT: It is the intent of the Port Orchard City Council that the recitals set forth
above are hereby adopted and incorporated as findings in support of this
Resolution.
THAT: The following Vision, Mission, and Values Statement is hereby adopted by the
City Council of the City of Port Orchard as a guide for collective aspirations of the City
leadership, departments, and community:
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Vision
Realizing Our Community Potential
Port Orchard is a desirable, thriving, and connected community where
everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We are guided by a commitment
to transparency, accountability, growth, and revitalization that creates
opportunities for all.
Mission
Serve with Integrity. Improve with Purpose.
Our mission is to deliver exceptional public service, ensure safety, enhance
quality of life, and continuously improve our community.
Values
Service
Service is our commitment to helping our colleagues and community thrive by
delivering responsive, reliable, and solution oriented support while honoring
the laws, regulations, and safety standards that guide us.
Engagement
Engagement requires connection with our colleagues and the community we
serve. It is demonstrated through active listening, clear communication, and
trust, built through consistent and respectful collaboration.
Integrity
Integrity guides how we treat each other and our community. It ensures we
operate with honesty, fairness, consistency, and responsible stewardship.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this 9th day of June 2026.
Signed by:
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Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk