City’s Values

Caring

• We care about our community. • We are a welcoming, inclusive, and age-friendly City. • We strive for positive change and are committed to continue working in a collaborative fashion towards the City’s vision of being “Where You Want To Live.”

Values are operating principles that guide decision-making while developing and implementing the Strategic Plan.

These values serve as the foundation of the Strategic Plan’s framework and connect the vision, mission, and objectives while guiding decision-making moving forward. Creativity

• We are a creative community that embraces innovation to find solutions with the greatest benefit for Owen Sound. • As a City, we are resourceful and creative in order to thrive, regardless of external pressures.

Integrity

• We demonstrate integrity by being open, transparent and communicative. • We believe that continuing to communicate in an honest and informative way with residents will lead to more fruitful two-way conversations.

Sustainability