The City of Wichita is the largest municipal organization in Kansas, distinguished by a long tradition of professional government and committed to providing efficient, high quality services to its citizens.

The goal of the City is to provide an environment to protect the health, safety and well being of all who live and work in the community. In directing policies and programs toward that end, the City assumes a stewardship role to preserve the assets and natural resources entrusted to its growth, to assure equality of opportunity and to contribute to the quality of life for all citizens.

The City of Wichita strives to give citizens the highest consideration and insists they receive equal access and a timely response. Concerns of residents, businesses and the disadvantaged are equally deserving of the City's attention. To elicit involvement in decision-making, the City emphasizes open government and provides mechanisms for meaningful communication with citizens.

The City pledges to provide leadership to anticipate and creatively respond to changing community needs and to work cooperatively with other government agencies in addressing those needs. To assure responsive government, the City is committed to the highest standards of employee development. The City's staff is dedicated to ethical and professional conduct in carrying out programs that serve the interests of all in the community.