Our Mission

The City of Hillsboro’s mission is to offer reliable services, refreshing public spaces,and plentiful economic and social opportunities so that our residents feel secure, connected, and positive about the future of Hillsboro.

Our Vision

Hillsboro is a vibrant small city where people can easily connect with what matters: each other, diverse businesses and activities, beautiful spaces, and larger markets a short drive away.

Our Core Values

Core Values provide a framework for how Council and Staff will conduct themselves and guide their actions. They are the basic elements of how the City  will go about work, treat one another, and treat the community. 

This is what the City organization stands for.

Service

We respond to the needs of our residents and businesses with empathy and sincerity.  We are committed to providing quality services with competence and professionalism.  We are servant-hearted: invested in the City of Hillsboro and willing to go above and beyond to ensure the best for our citizens.

Inclusion

We value and celebrate Hillsboro’s diversity and look for ways to engage and serve all members of the community equally. We create an environment of collaboration and teamwork, where everyone’s contributions are valued.

Integrity

We model ethical behavior by treating the community and each other with respect, honesty, and fairness. We live out these principles in our interpersonal dealings, in our work product, and when no one is watching.

Innovation

We are creative and forward-thinking. We are problem-solvers who are focused on improving our processes and services and adapting to meet the changing needs of the community.
 

Openness

We uphold accountability and transparency by communicating the  City’s intentions, our progress, and our processes. We respect our citizens’ right to know how their resources  are used and their intelligence to interpret results for themselves.