MISSION STATEMENT

INGHAM COUNTY IS... An open, participatory government working to assure a safe, secure, healthy community where all individuals are enabled and encouraged to seek their highest potential. Ingham County is committed to assuring the identification and provision of services most important to its citizens in the achievement of its vision. County services will be high quality, cost effective, and easily accessible; to be delivered in cooperation and collaboration with its citizens and other community and governmental organizations. These will be delivered by a highly motivated, well-trained, service-oriented workforce, utilizing effective technology and guided by the highest ethical standards. Long-Term Objectives Enhanced Access to County Records Provide Suitable Roads and Drains Support Recreational Opportunities Foster Economic Well Being Promote Environmental Protection Prevent and Control Disease Assure Accessible Health Care Assist in Meeting Basic Needs Foster Appropriate Youth Development Promote Literacy Enhance Public Safety Assure Judicial Processing Provide Appropriate Sanctions By Means of: An Educated and Participating Citizenry An Ongoing Capacity for Intergovernmental Collaboration A Quality Workforce Cost Effective Delivery of County Services Maximum Use of Technology