Mission

To bring about our vision of 21st Century El Centro, with its vibrant community and healthy economy, we are committed to the enhancement of lifestyle opportunities, to the delivery of quality services, and to the protection of the environment. To achieve that end, the City has established the following goals:

-Actively recruit and involve citizens in the decision-making process.

-Safeguard the health, safety and well-being of City residents and properties.

-Maintain El Centro’s desirable living environment through good planning which recognizes the need to preserve its diverse social fabric, residential character, and small town atmosphere.

-Provide City residents with quality municipal services which are economically and efficiently delivered.

-Implement a strategy to provide and maintain adequate streets, sidewalks, public buildings, parks, municipal utilities, and public transportation.

-Encourage the development of City projects, which reflect the City’s commitment to quality design, and the preservation of historic structures, open space, and parks, and to achieving the City’s economic goals and objectives.

-Promote and enhance development of the arts, culture, leisure, and recreational activities for all ages.

-Create an environment that encourages the development of retail facilities, tourist and recreational attractions, and job-producing projects.

-Promote regional cooperation among neighboring communities and governmental agencies in areas of mutual concern and efficiency.

-Strengthen and maintain a well-trained, responsive, and courteous workforce.

-Prudently manage the City’s financial resources and provide for adequate reserves.