City of Marion, IA
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Our Vision
Marion is an innovative city with vibrant neighborhoods and abundant opportunities for all.
Our Brand Promise
Marion is the best place in Iowa to raise a family and grow a business. Here, we reach higher!
Our Guiding Principles
The City of Marion commits to the following:
- Acting with integrity
- Being accountable to the community and each other
- Fostering a collaborative work environment
Our Equity Statement
Diversity, equity and inclusion are principles that bind us together to create a community where everyone belongs. The City of Marion is fully dedicated to addressing systems of inequity while building an accessible community where people of all cultures and identities can thrive. The City expects that its employees embrace this vision of inclusion and will strongly encourage its residents and community partners to do the same. By fulfilling this commitment, the City of Marion envisions a community that is inclusive and preserves the dignity of all people.
Our Focus Areas
Vibrant Community | To have a community that is accessible, attractive and open to all members and visitors, and that aligns with having a high quality of life in Marion.
Efficient & Effective Government | To have all-encompassing internal support functions and departments in alignment with the focus areas.
Community & Economic Development | To have a community that provides excellent job opportunities, attracts and retains quality businesses, and engages in partnerships and services that allow for ongoing growth in Marion.
Sustainable Infrastructure & Services | To invest in roads, water, trees and sewer, and create a long-term approach to maintaining the physical infrastructure for residents and visitors.
Safe Community | To have a community where all residents, businesses and visitors feel safe.
Team Marion | To implement a clearly defined people strategy that attracts, engages, develops and retains employees to achieve the City’s mission of Reaching Higher!
"This plan reflects the collective priorities of our community and is informed by data collected through our biennial community survey, resident feedback, our City team and City Council members. It represents our vision and efforts to make Marion the best place in Iowa to raise a family and grow a business."
~Mayor Nicolas AbouAssaly