Office of Economic Opportunity

In working together, we honor our collective goals, missions, and purposes.  We recognize the unique knowledge and perspectives, abilities, and independence of each person. We assume positive intent and treat all persons with kindness, compassion, and dignity. We value the importance of autonomy and self-determination.  

We will keep lines of communication open and communicate with deliberate and thoughtful intention.  We invite to you contact us if you have critiques, concerns, or ideas.  We will listen to gain an understanding of community priorities. 

Together, we will decide on the best solution to any situation using a collaborative approach.  We nurture an environment that supports working together to develop mutually agreeable solutions. We support partners as they function independently so they can meet the needs of their community.  

Systemic racism and implicit biases prevent equitable access to opportunities within society, and there are historical as well as ongoing disparities among communities experiencing marginalization.  We address inequities by continually identifying, analyzing, and challenging them at an individual, interpersonal, institutional, and system level.  We work to transform ourselves and systems to create an environment that is inclusive and diverse.  

As stewards of public resources and trust, we will uphold all applicable laws and consistently act with honesty, integrity, and transparency.  These standards set the benchmark for acceptable behavior and guide decision-making.