The City of Carlsbad is a scenic coastal community of nearly 107,000 residents located 35 miles north of the city of San Diego. The city covers 42.8 square miles, 40 percent of which is dedicated to open space, including three lagoons, miles of hiking trails and nearly seven miles of coastline.
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COUNCIL MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to continue to improve the quality of life for all those who live, work, and play in Carlsbad by providing top-quality service to our City and in our region.
COUNCIL VISION STATEMENT
Values
Strong core values guide each of us in our daily decisions and activities.
Inspired
Valued partnerships, courage and commitment, inspire us to be the best.
Service
Quality service is provided by a diverse and trusted team of dedicated, skilled managers.
Innovative
New and creative methods, planning, and technology lead us into a rich future.
Organizational Excellence
Motivated people guide the organization through deliberate change while promoting employee, environmental and financial excellence.
Notable
Carlsbad exemplifies the quality of a model city, and is viewed and respected as a leader.
COUNCIL VALUES STATEMENT
Economic Health
Promote sound policies in a balanced revenue expenditure base.
Quality of Life Expectations
Create a community which is safe and environmentally sensitive, and aesthetically and architecturally pleasing; offering diverse employment, cultural, recreational and educational opportunities.
Top Quality Service
Deliver top-quality public safety, community services, community development, public works, and administrative services.
Timely Response to Citizens/Customers
Provide timely and reasonable responses to the citizens.
Employee Excellence
Create a spirit of service and ethics that promotes and encourages a commitment to service achieving the highest possible level of efficiency, effectiveness and professionalism in its employees.
Community Participation
Engage community members to shape and manage their community.
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