Vision Statements
To be regionally, nationally, and globally recognized as a community template for harmony, hospitality, and hope for residents and businesses alike.
To unify this 21st century global city with a spirit of education, a focus on economic empowerment, and an assurance of safety that each stakeholder can embrace.
To eliminate a culture that simply focuses on what we have accomplished by creating a clear image of who we are, what we believe, and why you belong.
Mission
To cultivate a community where businesses, families, and individuals can work, play, and live in a safe and diverse environment.
HOSPITALITY
We are a hospitality city at our core. We will act and function in a way that emphasizes the importance of the people we are serving, whether they are full time residents, people passing through, or the businesses that cater to the region. We commit to assist others promptly, courteously, and professionally. We want visitors and citizens to feel welcome and offer them a deep sense of belonging.
EQUITY AND INCLUSION
We believe that everyone in our community has a voice and each member should be afforded the chance to participate in shaping the City’s future. The members of our community will be treated as equals by everyone in our government structure.
ADVANCEMENT
We value advancement for the city as a whole and the individuals within College Park’s municipal government as well — Council, Executive Leadership and staff. We want to be future-oriented and open to innovation, access, progress, and growth.
LEADERSHIP
We believe our success depends on our ability to be fiscally responsible, as well as guide and develop our human resources. Our people must set a standard of excellence, specify and address big goals, and boldly innovate so as to better serve our businesses and residents.
TRANSPARENCY AND PROFESSIONALISM
The City will promote open and honest communication among all employees at all levels of the organization through transparency. Every person employed by the City is a professional and will conduct themselves with grace, understanding, and a service ethic that is resolution-oriented and consensus-building. We are a community of caring and thoughtful individuals who take pride in what we do every single day, seeking to serve the city before ourselves. We bring that professionalism to every interaction with residents, visitors, and businesses.
HARMONY
We are a hospitality city at our core. We will act and function in a way that emphasizes the importance of the people we are serving, whether they are full time residents, people passing through, or the businesses that cater to the region. We commit to assist others promptly, courteously, and professionally. We want visitors and citizens to feel welcome and offer them a deep sense of belonging.