Mission Statement and Core Values

City of Claremont Mission Statement

"We are a vibrant, livable, and inclusive community dedicated to quality services, safety, financial strength, sustainability, preservation, and progress with equal representation for our community."


Core Values

  • Financial Strength
  • Inclusion
  • Livability
  • Preservation and Progress
  • Service
  • Transparency

City Council Priorities

  • Maintain Financial Stability 

  • Preserve Our Natural, Cultural, And Historic Resources 

  • Invest In the Maintenance and Improvement of Our Infrastructure 

  • Increase Livability in Our Neighborhoods and Expand Opportunities for Our Businesses 

  • Ensure The Safety of Our Community Through Community Based Policing and Emergency Preparedness 

  • Promote Community Engagement Through Transparency and Communication 

  • Develop Anti-racist, Anti-discrimination Policies and Plan to Achieve Community and Organizational Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion


City Council Objectives 2024-26

Each department developed a work plan for 2024-26 consisting of objectives that will be completed over the next two budget years. Staff will report to the City Council on the progress of the objectives bi-annually in January and July.

2024-26 City Council Priorities and Objectives(PDF, 482KB)