2016 marks a special milestone in the history of Johns Creek, as nearly ten years ago, our referendum was approved by over 70 percent of the voters to become a city. Since that time, we’ve walked this path together. We shared a common goal to meet our fate and create what would be the ultimate in self-determination. We’ve evolved into a city where we made our own rules to follow, and set goals that set us apart.
As we’ve grown into an even more exceptional community during this relatively short period, we have much to celebrate. Widely sought-after residential living, highly acclaimed medical facilities and premier municipal services are at the forefront of our success. We’re known for our top schools, which are nationally recognized for academic excellence. We’ve been recognized as the safest large city in the state. We have world class golf and tennis, with 300 acres of park land and growing. Johns Creek boasts a high standard of life.
Over the last two years, we’ve been refining our brand, “Be the Exception.” There’s no better representation of this ideal than the diverse, high quality people who are continuously drawn here to live and establish businesses. The diversity of culture and ideas is the foundation of our strength, and it will continue to propel us to even greater heights than we’ve already achieved.
As we enter our second decade as an incorporated city, the City Council worked together to outline a new vision and mission that we believe will keep Johns Creek on the path of long-term sustainability.
Our new mission is quite simple: to be an exceptional city. The goal was to have a simple, yet aspirational mission statement, of which all things could be judged. Sounds simple, yet it requires a tremendous amount of effort to maintain, but that’s what you expect and deserve.
Our vision states that Johns Creek strives to provide for an exceptional residential community with ease of movement throughout, a lively town center and a vibrant business community.
The City Council devised six key goals and will closely measure progress and refine efforts as necessary. The goals include a focus on providing a comprehensive transportation network that facilitates ease of movement throughout the city; ensuring a complete Recreation and Parks system that aligns with the goals and needs of our community; implementing a holistic Economic Development plan that addresses infrastructure, workforce, community and land development needs; developing an innovative and cost effective approach to exceptional service delivery through a focus on government efficiency; supporting and investing in public safety, and preserving our residential character, enhancing our sense of community.
We encourage the public to remain engaged with us, as we walk along this path together. You have a voice, and it needs to be heard. Let’s continue to prove that we are, and will continue to be, nothing less than an exceptional city.