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QUALITY OF LIFE Portsmouth is committed to remaining a safe city where our residents, business owners and visitors can live, work, play and invest. Portsmouth will enrich the quality of life of all our citizens by constantly striving to improve community quality and providing a wide range of cultural, recreational and healthy activities. Portsmouth will be an environmentally friendly and sustainable community, and the place where many citizens of the region come to enjoy its unique sense of history and security, its cultural attractions, and its recreational activities. EFFICIENT, RESPONSIVE GOVERNMENT City government will operate in an effective and efficient manner to meet the needs and desires of citizens. Services will be provided with a high degree of professionalism and integrity. Citizens will respect their city government and its officials. A PROUD MILITARY COMMUNITY The City's military history, which traces back to colonial days, makes it uniquely appreciative of the many contributions and sacrifices by our armed forces. The City will be fully supportive of local and regional efforts to strengthen our ties to the military presence in Hampton Roads, and also to make Portsmouth a desirable destination for members of the military and their families. PRIDE OF PAST Portsmouth's future is found in the footsteps of the richest traditions of America, from the earliest days of Colonial Virginia through the victories of equality, dignity, and diversity. As guardian of the collective heritage of many people, we are a united city focused on our Vision Principles . The Portsmouth family preserves the proudest traditions of the past as the compass for our future. CORE VALUES Although this represents our Vision for 2030, these are the core values that will be our daily guiding principles as we conduct the people's business.