Eugene City Council Vision and Values (Approved May 2009) The Eugene City Council’s vision is to: Value all people, encouraging respect and appreciation for diversity, equity, justice, and social well-being. We recognize and appreciate our differences and embrace our common humanity as the source of our strength; Be responsible stewards of our physical assets and natural resources. We will sustain our clean air and water, beautiful parks and open spaces, livable and safe neighborhoods, and foster a vibrant downtown, including a stable infrastructure; and Encourage a strong, sustainable and vibrant economy, fully utilizing our educational and cultural assets, so that every person has an opportunity to achieve financial security. SAFE COMMUNITY  A community where all people are safe, valued and welcome. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT  A community that meets its present environmental, economic and social needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. ACCESSIBLE AND THRIVING CULTURE AND RECREATION  A community where arts and outdoors are integral to our social and economic well-being and are available to all. EFFECTIVE, ACCOUNTABLE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT  A government that works openly, collaboratively, and fairly with the community to achieve measurable and positive outcomes and provide effective, efficient services.  FAIR, STABLE AND ADEQUATE FINANCIAL RESOURCES  A government whose ongoing financial resources are based on a fair and equitable system of revenues and are adequate to maintain and deliver municipal services.