Core Values

The City of Hayden website has a section with our "core values." I'm not sure when these were originally posted or who wrote them, but I just discovered them! Here they are as presented on the City of Hayden website:

City of Hayden's Core Values:

• Integrity

We believe in honest and ethical interactions with each other and our customers.  We are known for being trustworthy stewards of public resources and we believe in being accountable for our actions.  We constantly look for ways to strengthen the public’s trust.

• Professionalism

We are dedicated to ensuring that we portray a professional image of the City in everything we do.  Our customers and stakeholders consider us reliable and dedicated to providing the best public service.  We are punctual in response and flexible in our approach to customer needs.

• Courtesy

We believe in treating each other and our stakeholders with respect.  We are friendly, patient and compassionate when dealing with others.  We consider the uniqueness of our team (culture, religion, backgrounds and beliefs) and value the input of each employee.

• Service Oriented

We provide exceptional and responsive service to all of our internal and external customers.  We are known for being open and accessible, consistent in our application and efficient in our operations.  We are motivated to serve our community.

• Unity

We seek a team approach in our work and we do it with a sense for fun.  We work on each other’s strengths and compensate for each other’s weaknesses.

• Progressive

We are innovative and visionary in our approach to service to the community.  We believe in being leaders by anticipating organizational needs and acting to meet those needs.  We positively influence community participation and awareness and our actions serve as persuasive examples for others to follow.

https://www.haydenid.gov/about_hayden/core_values,_mission,_and_vision.php

Core Values