Mission

Provide exceptional services that enhance the quality of life for our residents and promote a thriving economy in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Vision

Elk Grove prioritizes a superior quality of life for all that builds upon the community’s diversity and heritage through safe, welcoming, and connected neighborhoods, with a variety of residential, educational, and employment choices and amenities that create a sense of place.

A vibrant community and sustainable economy with diverse businesses and amenities

• Facilitate business attraction, retention, and expansion efforts that maximize employment, capital investment, and tax revenues, reduce barriers, and that promote equity and inclusion in entrepreneurship
• Facilitate development of enhanced retail, dining, arts and entertainment, hospitality projects and experiences that serve residents and visitors
• Ensure public and private development that is high-quality and attractive, contributing to a sense of place
• Plan and facilitate development of neighborhoods of varying densities and characteristics - from rural to suburban to urban
• Support efforts that further a resilient business community

A safe and resilient community

• Invest in community safety
• Enhance quality of life by ensuring the highest level of public safety through world class service and community collaboration
• Engage in fair and impartial interactions with our diverse community and build trust through transparency, inclusiveness, and equity
• Plan and prepare for effective emergency operations by employing emerging technologies to better serve our community
• Promote a sustainable community and protect the natural environment
• Promote solutions to homelessness that align services and shelter with the needs of the population

A high performing and financially stable City government

• Maintain and strengthen the fiscal health and stability of the City
• Embrace new ideas and innovation in the delivery of services
• Provide responsive and courteous customer service
• Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the City organization and larger community
• Further regional cooperation and collaboration, keeping the City’s best interest in mind
• Engage the community often and in a transparent and inclusive way
• Maximize investments in innovation to improve the lives of residents and streamline operations

A city with infrastructure that meets its current and future needs

• Improve effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance and operations of City facilities and infrastructure
• Implement enhancements to the City’s roadways, bicycle and pedestrian routes, and transit system
• Provide infrastructure that supports business attraction and expansion
• Plan for future transportation technologies and innovations
• Align funding with the City’s infrastructure goals