MISSION STATEMENT:
Jackson County government, in cooperation with the community and local government units, strives through a planned process to deliver quality services that address public needs.

CORE VALUES:

INTEGRITY
We will ensure public trust through honesty, fairness, consistency and follow-through.

LEADERSHIP
We are committed to actively guiding Jackson County toward a higher quality of life.

COLLABORATION
We are dedicated to building partnership and sharing knowledge and resources.

RESPONSIVENESS
We will deliver customer-focused service that is accessible, user-friendly, respectful and efficient.

ACCOUNTABILITY
We will prudently manage County resources.

VISION STATEMENT:
Safe Community - Jackson County is a partnership of self-sustaining people with shared values where residents peacefully coexist and participate in all aspects of life. Citizens know how to access a wide variety of services when needed. Jackson is a safe community where public safety presence is felt but not needed - a great place to live, work, and play.

Economic Development - Jackson County’s diverse economy and innovative economic development efforts ensure continued growth and vibrancy within the local, regional, state, and global marketplace.

Healthy Community - Jackson County residents enjoy phenomenal health through affordable, accessible healthcare; a community commitment to wellness; and increased public recreation options.

Cultural & Recreational Opportunities - Jackson County’s wealth of cultural opportunities, recreational activities, community amenities, and neighborly environment makes it one of Michigan’s most desirable places to live, work, and play.

Cooperation Between Governments - Jackson County provides effective and economical services for all citizens by working cooperatively and collaboratively with other units of government.

Education - Jackson County recognizes education fuels a thriving community and provides a progressive environment that promotes education to all levels to give residents a competitive advantage.

VALUE STATEMENTS:
We believe that:

1. Important characteristics of Jackson County government public servants are integrity, reliability, honesty and fairness;

2. Jackson County government is Committed to providing services which are efficient, of high quality, accessible to all, delivered without discrimination, and in a timely fashion;

3. Jackson County government employees are professional, knowledgeable, dedicated public servants who "go the extra mile" in helping people;

4. Jackson County officials are responsible leaders, accessible to the public, with a broad, balanced perspective on the community.