Core Values

The vision, mission and goals of the City of Hartford will be guided by the following core values:

INTEGRITY

• Demonstrating honesty and sincerity in all of our dealings
• Upholding only the highest ethical principles
• Making decisions that reflect the highest standards of transparency, proper stewardship and accountability of resources

TEAMWORK

• Working in full cooperation and mutual support that inspires trust and respect to achieve a common goal
• Providing an atmosphere that encourages educated and informed employees
• Creating a collaborative work environment that promotes sharing, creativity, and openness to new ideas
• Continually enhancing community partnerships to involve constituents in our decisions and initiatives

EXCELLENCE

• Delivering every product and service of city government in an outstanding manner
• Developing a quality workforce that reflects the community at-large
• Continually seeking and implementing cutting edge procedures and technologies that improve our efficiency and productivity

RESPECT

• Showing consideration or regard for all individuals or institutions
• Being courteous, tolerant and appreciative
• Accepting individual differences