Draft Vision and Mission Statements for Lafayette
Overview
As part of the General Plan update, the City Council directed the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) to explore updating the City's Mission Statement to align with the current values of Lafayette community members. The GPAC formed a subcommittee to solicit community input on the key components to incorporate into the City's Mission Statement. The subcommittee developed a survey to gather feedback on the key values and attributes that should be incorporated into vision and mission statements for Lafayette. The first survey was open for three and a half months and was advertised through mailings to all households in Lafayette, banners in the City's downtown, emails to a stakeholder list of over 700 individuals and organizations, and promoted through the City's social media channels. In total, 688 people took the time to share their thoughts and priorities, which informed the draft vision and mission statements presented below. Click here to give your feedback on the draft statements by 5PM on Friday, September 10th.
What are "mission and vision statements"?
Vision: This is a declaration about the direction of the organization. It is aspirational and generally looks forward towards a long-term goal. Vision statements answer the question "Where do we want to go?”.
Mission: This is a statement of purpose and priorities often focused in the present and guides current actions to achieve the vision. The mission statement determines how a group operates to achieve the vision on a day-to-day basis and answers: “Why does the organization exist?”
Values: This is a statement of standards and operating principles of an organization that identifies aspects of a group which makes them unique. Community values outline "What do we believe?".
Current Lafayette Mission Statement
Lafayette was incorporated for the preservation and enhancement of the semi-rural character of the community. Lafayette shall endeavor to maintain the nature of the community by using a volunteer system of commissions and committees and a small staff whose number is consistent with the services provided. Limited services and a conservative fiscal policy are Lafayette’s practice.
Draft Vision and Mission Statements
Vision: A safe, welcoming, family-friendly town for residents and visitors, nestled by open spaces and nearby hills with parks throughout the city.
Mission: A vibrant community of residents and business owners who work and volunteer together to make Lafayette a great place in which to live, visit, and grow up.
Values
Values everyone
Prioritizes education
Maintains a sustainable environment and sufficient infrastructure
Preserves a vibrant downtown core
Maintains a fiscally responsible and transparent city government
How to Give Feedback on the Drafts
Tuesday, August 31 @ 6PM - GPAC Mission Statement Workshop
Join a special General Plan Advisory Committee session to review the draft vision and mission statements alongside community members. Start the conversation with your neighbors to discuss if the drafts reflect what matters most in setting a vision for the City. GPAC members will use your feedback to further craft a recommendation to the City Council on the mission and vision statements that will guide Lafayette's future.
Register for the workshop here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtd-6ppzwjHtJ2lz_zCJQ6tlw2DiW8nQCI
Online Activity
You still have the opportunity to add your voice and help shape the future by taking a few minutes to answer some questions about the drafts. GPAC members will use your feedback to further craft mission and vision statements that will guide Lafayette's future.
Click here to give your feedback. Deadline to submit is 5PM on Friday, September 10th.