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Kalamazoo County Government builds the foundation for a safe and healthy community through the collaborative efforts of elected officials and dedicated individuals. Opportunities are created for all citizens to enjoy peace of mind and enhanced quality of life through the provision of needed services and programs. MISSION The mission of Kalamazoo County government is to provide responsive, innovative and cost effective services. PRINCIPLES To achieve our mission, Kalamazoo County government adheres to the following principles: • treat citizens with dignity, respect, honesty and fairness. • foster an accessible and responsive process for citizen involvement. • improve citizen understanding of the role and structure of county government. • promote effective and responsive Board decision-making. • encourage a spirit of teamwork. • exercise the highest standards of financial stewardship and accountability, assuring financial integrity. • respect the independence and interrelationships among all governmental units. • seek opportunities to collaborate with other public and private institutions in Southwest Michigan. • adopt a pro-active, innovative, nontraditional approach to program development and implementation. • strengthen the diversity and improve the stability of the community economic base.
A charming, safe, progressive community nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern Virginia; Hillsville is easily accessible by car and by air. The town is served by two primary state highways, Routes 58 and 100, and Interstate highway 77. The residents are friendly and hardworking, extending open arms to business, industry, and visitors. The Town is steeped in history with a two block area of downtown designated as a state and national historic district.
Lawrence is a diverse and multifaceted city that provides many of the amenities of a large metropolitan area, while still maintaining a strong sense of community. Located in Northeast Kansas, Lawrence is just 45 minutes west of Kansas City, and 30 minutes east of Topeka, the state capital. Lawrence offers a rich and fascinating history, a wide range of exciting cultural experiences, nationally recognized educational institutions, and some of the most unique and enjoyable shopping opportunities in the Midwest.
United States National Forest Service is one of the leading providers in Government. It is based in Washington, DC. To find more information about United States National Forest Service, please visit www.fs.fed.us.
Established in 1913, the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has jurisdiction of over 2,700 miles of roads and maintains an additional 230 miles or state highways. We maintain the largest county road system in Michigan. In addition to roads, we also maintain over 1,500 traffic signals throughout Oakland County. Oakland County has the lowest traffic-fatality rate in Michigan and are among the lowest in the world for a community of its size and population due to safety improvements on many roads. We employ state-of-the-art computer and communication technologies to improve traffic flow, decrease travel time, enhance safety and reduce vehicle tailpipe emissions that are characteristics of stop-and-go driving. Our Vision: Quality Life through Good Roads --"We Care." Our Mission is to provide the public with leadership in: Safe and convenient roads Sound financial management Respect for the environment Sensitivity to community concerns Responsive and dependable services