August 2025
The Community Development Department launched its North Star, Vision, Mission, and Values.
North Star
Our North Star is our overarching purpose: "Guiding the County of Sacramento’s growth with integrity and innovation to ensure healthy and safe communities."
Vision
To be the best place to live, work, and do business in the region.
Mission
To improve customer experience and transparency, foster collaboration across divisions, and empower staff through consistent training and resources.
Values
- Excellence: We deliver consistent, high-quality service, ensuring our actions align with our commitments.
- Integrity: We communicate openly, honestly, and transparently to ensure clarity and accessibility in all interactions.
- Proactivity: We anticipate challenges and take the initiative to address them before they escalate.
- Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and decisions, ensuring consistency and follow-through.
- Collaboration: We work together across teams and departments, valuing diverse perspectives to achieve shared goals.
- Adaptability: We embrace change and innovation, continuously improving to meet evolving community and organizational needs.
- Respect: We treat everyone with dignity and professionalism, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.
These principles are more than words—they are a commitment to building a stronger Sacramento County where residents, businesses, and communities thrive.