Core Values Established

Several months ago, a team of City employees and I began developing a list of the core values each City employee should embrace.   Core values are defined as the basis for all decisions and actions.  They identify our collective values as City employees.  And, core values provide standards of behavior that affect how programs and services are delivered and the allocation of resources.  In the future, these core values can assist us in developing a mission statement and vision statement.  

I hope all current employees share these values and that future employees will want to join the team because of our values.  Here are the Core Values of Oberlin employees:                                

The employees of the City of Oberlin believe in:               

            O          Open and honest communication           

            B          Being innovative                 

            E          Excellent and effective services       

            R          Respect and appreciation for diversity                      

            L          Leading by example                      

            I           Integrity in the stewardship of Oberlin's resources     

            N          Neighborly attitude and friendliness

Finally, I would like to acknowledge the following employees for their participation on the Core Value team: 

Court:  Emily Schramm, Finance: Joyce Miller, Fire: Bob Schubert, OMLPS: Doug McMillan, Police: Melissa Lett, Planning & Development: Tita Reed, Public Works: Mikah Jones & Steve Hoffert.  

Please help us hold true to these Core Values by letting me know if we miss the mark.  Thanks!