The organizational vision, mission, and values for the City of Shoreline guide our employees in our work to fulfill the Community’s Vision outlined in our most recent Comprehensive Plan.

Vision

Shoreline is a welcoming and inclusive city where equity, well being, and environmental sustainability are advanced by its diverse, connected community.

Mission

To fulfill our community’s vision, we deliver quality and accessible public services responsibly, equitably, and efficiently.

Values

Within the City, our organizational values guide how we go about our work. As individuals, we bring our own integrity. We center relationships through respect. From respect, teamwork emerges. Through teamwork, we put equity into action. By taking initiative and getting things done, we engage in learning that supports individual and organizational growth. As we grow, we emphasize sustainability so that our values and actions align.

• Integrity: Act with honesty, accountability, and ethical principles, building trust and upholding our commitments.
• Respect: Value, listen to, and treat all people with fairness and dignity, appreciating the strengths of our diverse identities, backgrounds, and abilities.
• Teamwork: Collaborate, communicate, and resolve conflicts to strengthen relationships, achieve shared goals, and support one another in our efforts.
• Equity: Apply inclusive and accessible practices, policies, and norms that counteract racism and other forms of oppression.
• Learning: Reflect on experiences, develop skills and knowledge, and continuously improve personal, team, and organizational performance.
• Sustainability: Balance the use and preservation of natural, social, and economic resources to ensure the well-being of current and future generations