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City of Bastrop's Mission Statement

“The Mission of the City of Bastrop is to continuously strive to provide innovative and proactive services that enhance our authentic way of life to achieve our vision.”

City of Bastrop's Vision Statement

"The Vision of the City of Bastrop is to be a welcoming community with a compassion for our diversity, a tapestry of people, arts, and structures; preserving our history and character while embracing progress around our unique environment."

City of Bastrop's Focus Areas

The Bastrop City Council has identified nine focus areas to successfully achieve our Vision & Mission:

 

Communication: Support and enhance open 2-way communication between the City and its residents and businesses.

 

Community Safety: Keep citizens, businesses, and visitors safe.

 

Economic Vitality: Create sustainability by leveraging tourism, infrastructure renewal and investment; enhancing public/private partnerships; efficient planning and development processes; and fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that encourages entrepreneurial ventures.

 

Fiscal Responsibility: Prepare and manage budget; fiduciary responsibility.

 

Manage Growth: Plan for and manage growth, development, and redevelopment to maintain Bastrop’s unique feel and character.

 

Multi-Modal Mobility: Improved mobility for all modes of transit; manage traffic congestion.

 

Organizational Excellence: Organize governance; progressive operational efficiency through continuous employee and user training; employee and citizen volunteer recognition.

 

Uniquely Bastrop: Maintain and enhance our historic community feel by leveraging the unique combination of community, parks, cultural and recreational assets that make Bastrop a special place to live and work.

 

Unique Environment: Continue beautification of natural areas, green spaces, and the river.

“The Mission of the City of Bastrop is to continuously strive to provide innovative and proactive services that enhance our authentic way of life to achieve our vision.”