Mission Statement

The City of Alton is committed to providing efficient services to improve the quality of life of its citizens.

The City of Alton will fulfill this mission through personal and organizational commitment to the following values:

- Accountability: Accepting responsibility as stewards of public resources and investing pride in our work.

- Initiative: Taking positive action to accomplish our mission.

- Respect: Respecting our differences, treating each other with understanding and dignity.

- Development: Enhancing our skills and increasing our knowledge to achieve our personal best.

- Innovation: Searching for new and creative ways of providing services more efficiently.

- Communication: Each employee openly sharing and receiving information.

- Leadership: At all levels, challenging the process, inspiring the vision, and modeling the way.

- Teamwork: Approaching decision-making and problem solving by involving all employees, focusing on people first, then processes.

- Continuous Improvement: A way of life.

We believe that our commitment is the foundation of all our endeavors to make our community a better place now and for future generations.