Cedar Falls 2020 Cornerstone Values


We Value: Excellence and accomplishment, as characterized by our great sense of pride in who we are, what we believe in, and the progressive thinking by members of our community. This is also demonstrated through our integrity, consistent respect for and attention to our fellow human beings, responding to the needs of our neighboring communities and the transparency of local government operations and ease of access to government services. Excellence and accomplishment is important because it sets the bar for optimism and faith in the future and an attitude that propels the community and individuals to take on ground-breaking initiatives.


We Value: Education, as characterized by our understanding of education as a lifelong process that should be available to all and our responsibility to help each individual reach his or her potential. We fully acknowledge that having an educated population is key to being an adaptive, progressive community.


We Value: A safe and healthy environment, as characterized by our expectation of clean air and water, our determination to preserve open spaces and natural areas, our provision of public safety services and the availability and accessibility of diverse recreational, cultural and wellness amenities. We encourage individual health, including quality, accessible healthcare services. A safe and healthy environment assures the mental, physical, and spiritual well-beingl-b ng and an overall higher quality of life for all of our citizens.ns.


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We Value: Diversity and a sense of community, as characterized by our respect for and embracing of all citizens regardless of ethnicity, nationality,cityciity, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, economic class, age or disability. Our citizens feel connected to one another, celebrating our history and accomplishments and addressing adversity together. Diversity and a strong sense of community are importantf cof co m ni to create a sense of belonging for all, enhance individual well- being and collectively achieve more than we can alone.


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We Value: Economic health and opportunity, as characterized by the, a availability of jobs that provide an improving standard of living, a government that enables economic growth and the energetic encouragement of entrepreneurial activities. Acknowledging the increasingly global nature of the economy, we continuously seek opportunities to collaborate with our regional partners. Economic health and opportunity provide the resources to live in the way that we desire.


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