The City of Burlington is dedicated to upholding the principles established by our Quaker founders in 1677 in their West Jersey Constitution, Concessions, and Agreements. These principles form the basis of our culture, which emphasizes mutual respect, personal freedom, and diversity.
We are committed to collaborating with the community to ensure ethical and responsible local governance so everyone can experience the advantages of living, working, and enjoying leisure time in Burlington City.
Our Beliefs:
- Integrity and Pride of Service: In everything we say and do, and with dedication to quality.
- Equity: We believe in fairness and helping people in the way they need to be helped. We recognize, embrace and champion the differences that make us unique.
- Cooperation and Communication: With one another and with residents to ensure open government and open management with no surprises.
- Continuous Improvement of Services: Through cost-effective utilization of people, materials and technology.
- Leadership: We are team players that encourage innovative solutions to meet community needs. We are creative problem solvers.
- Human Performance: Error is normal. Even the best people make mistakes. How you respond to failure matters.
