Junior’s government exists to help citizens in maintaining the town’s unique qualities and to provide superior services to every resident. To this end, the town government of Junior will operate according to the following core values:

Core Values

• Citizens are the heart of Junior, so town government will treat all people fairly, with courtesy and respect.
• Open communication is essential to an engaged citizenry, so town government will seek and provide accurate, timely information and promote public discussion of important issues.
• Junior must be a safe place to live, work, and raise a family, so the town will work in partnership with the community to prevent crime and protect lives, property, and the public realm.
• Junior’s historic mix of people in all income levels and ages is fundamental to our community, so town government will encourage opportunities, services, and infrastructure that allow people of all means to live and work here.
• Junior’s traditional character is that of a small town, so land planning will reflect its historic patterns.
• Citizens entrust town government with the stewardship of public funds, so government will provide high quality services at a reasonable cost.
• Junior’s economic health is essential to its remaining a sustainable community, so town government will judiciously encourage and guide the location of new business opportunities.
• Citizens must live in a healthy environment, so town government will protect watersheds, trees, air quality, and other elements of the town’s ecology.
• The physical, social, and intellectual well-being of Junior citizens is fundamental to our community, so town government will provide and encourage enjoyable, safe, and affordable recreational and cultural lifelong learning opportunities.