Vision and Mission

Words, New Mission, New Vision, Forward, Together, with Windsor City Hall in background

Welcome to the City of Windsor’s Mission, Vision, and Values. We are pleased to share with you our new statements as of 2025.

Our Mission

We are committed to delivering outstanding municipal services that strengthen our community and are built on a foundation of continuous improvement, accountability, fiscal responsibility, and a workplace where employees thrive.

Our Vision

To be a leader in delivering trusted municipal services.

Our Core Values

These values will guide our daily actions and decisions:

  • Accountability
  • Transparency
  • Respect
  • Excellence

Pillars for Success

To support our Mission and Vision, we’ve identified four key pillars:

  1. Talented People — We're helping to build and sustain a great place to work and a rewarding career.
  2. Productive Culture — We’re committed to municipal service excellence.
  3. Bold Direction — We’re promoting modern service delivery.
  4. Sense of Purpose — We’re providing responsible oversight of critical resources

People, Culture, Direction, and Purpose: this is how we will move Forward — Together in living out our Mission and striving towards our Vision.

Why This Matters

Our Mission and Vision are more than statements: they are our North Star, guiding how we lead, serve, and grow together. They help us:

  • Align our efforts across departments and teams
  • Make grounded, values-based decisions
  • Empower leadership at all levels
  • Foster a strong, unified workplace culture

These statements reflect who we are and where we’re going — Forward. Together.

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