Our Mission:

In active partnership with Tumwater citizens, we will build a forward-looking PEOPLE-friendly, PEOPLE-oriented community.

We Believe in People.

People
People-oriented neighborhoods.
Respect for our diverse citizenry.
Supporting the personal and professional growth of city staff

Excellence
Excellence in service.
Enhancing public trust.
Employee empowerment to achieve excellence.

Opportunity
Opportunities in housing.
Opportunities for healthy, responsible economic growth.
Change is opportunity.

Partnership
Partnership for citizen participation and responsibility.
Partnerships for positive regional and local issues.
Partnerships for a safe city.

Learning
Learning, teaching and valuing our history and cultural heritage.

Environment
Respect and nurturance for all the environments in our lives,
social, professional and natural.