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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 and transparent communication between the City, residents and businesses.

 

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

 

Economic Vitality: Promote sustainability by leveraging tourism and fostering an inclusive and diverse environment that encourages entrepreneurial ventures, supports job opportunities, and grows the local economy.

 

Fiscal Responsibility: Manage resources in a responsible and efficient manner aligned with the city's strategic goals by minimizing financial burdens to residents.

 

Manage Growth: Plan and manage growth while meeting the needs of the community through responsible and efficient processes for both infill and new development. 

 

Infrastructure: Invest in reliable, resilient infrastructure to support current needs and future growth.

 

Multi-Modal Mobility: Improve mobility for all modes of transit with a focus on city-wide connectivity.

 

Organizational Excellence: Continually improve operations to increase efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service for residents and businesses. 

 

Uniquely Bastrop: Maintain and enhance our historic community by respecting the unique combination of community, natural areas, green spaces, cultural, and recreational assets that make Bastrop a special place to live and work.

“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.”