City of Westerville, OH
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VISION
To serve and empower all people, both in our organization and the community at large, and ensure that service remains accessible, responsive, and inclusive for a thriving, sustainable, and connected City of Westerville.
MISSION
To facilitate a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are respected and intentionally valued by implementing thoughtful and innovative strategies in policy and organizational processes.
VALUES
The following values hold true to our vision, shape how we carry out our mission, and guide how we are expected to treat one another.
• We take the broadest possible view of diversity, including seen and unseen qualities.
• We acknowledge life experiences that make individuals unique.
• We encourage all employees to use their unique perspectives to help advance our mission.
• We require fair treatment, accessibility, and opportunity for advancement for all employees.
• We expect our workplace to be an inclusive environment built on mutual trust, respect, and dignity.
• We incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion in our daily work.
• We commit to building a workplace where all employees feel safe bringing their authentic selves to work.
• We pledge to identify and eliminate barriers to equal opportunity in the workplace.