FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

Harford County Government

Vision , Mission , Goals / Objectives / Strategies

VISION

Harford County Government serves with the highest level of professionalism , collaboration , and innovation in public service .

MISSION

To govern with exceptional integrity , competence , transparency , and fi scal responsibility , to improve the

quality of life for all Harford citizens .

COUNTY EXECUTIVE ' S GOALS , OBJECTIVES , AND STRATEGIES

E ff ective Governance

Objective : Ensure Harford County Government functions e ffi ciently , ethically , and for the bene fi t of its citizens . Core Strategies : Build trust and foster long - term relationships with our employees , partners , and the community through ethical operations Create e ff ective and transparent operations throughout government and strive to be e ffi cient and collaborative , both internally and externally Establish proactive and informative communication to achieve trust and participation among citizens and employees Develop evidence - based policies through strategic planning , impact analysis and robust monitoring Maintain a climate of good morale and reinforce training and development throughout our workforce Ensure Harford County Government policies and actions align with the County Charter and Code

Fiscal Responsibility

Objective : As a cornerstone of our county ' s success , we will govern within our means to support our communities and expand economic opportunity . Core Strategies : Manage taxpayer funds responsibly and e ff ectively Support wise budgeting , cost management , transparent accountability , and strategic planning

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