Mission :

The City of Albany will strive of excellence to improve the overall quality of life of its citizens. To accomplish this mission, it is essential to:

- Provide a safe and secure community environment.
- Provide the highest-quality customer services to the community with equality, fairness and respect.
- Retain highly motivated and qualified employees committed to fulfilling community expectations.
- Encourage and embrace innovative ideas and concepts.
- Provide responsible stewardship of all revenues.
- Create an atmosphere that will encourage, develop, promote and retain economic development.
- Invest in neighborhood vitality and sustainability.
- Encourage a sense of community through citizen partnerships and citizens' involvement.