Plumas Supervisors Approve Statements of County Mission, Vision, and Values

QUINCY — At their October 14 meeting, the Plumas County supervisors heard that the strategic planning process they launched in August has reached an important milestone, with agreement on statements of mission, vision, and values for county government. County Grants Manager Zachary Gately described the process of developing those statements through an online survey and a series of meetings with supervisors, county department heads, employees, and the public over the course of the summer. County staff were assisted by consultants from Ellis Planning Associates of Nevada City.

Survey participants were asked to rank alternative versions of mission and vision statements and to choose from a list of words corresponding to values they thought were most important for county government. The Board adopted the following statements by unanimous vote of those present (Supervisor Ceresola did not attend).

Mission

To serve the public through innovative leadership, governmental teamwork, and fiscal responsibility for the protection of our lands, support of local livelihoods, and respect for our rural way of life.

Vision

A thriving, healthy, and united community where economic growth is fostered, public needs are met with compassion and efficiency, and everyone feels connected and supported.

Values

Integrity: We will always do what is right - even when it’s difficult - by balancing ethics and good governance.

Fiscal Responsibility: We will manage public funds through sound financial decisions that ensure long-term sustainability.

Honesty: We will communicate and act openly and truthfully, building trust through transparency.

Professionalism: We will act with respect, competence, courtesy, and compassion to achieve excellence in public service.

Trust: We will earn confidence through consistently acting in the best interest of the public.

Forward Thinking: We will embrace innovation to strengthen future generations through anticipating upcoming challenges and opportunities.

Problem Solving: We will approach issues collaboratively, using data to inform and deliver effective solutions.

Teamwork: We will achieve more by working together as a community towards a shared purpose.

The planning process will continue into 2026 with setting strategic priorities and identifying approaches to achieving them.