Chesterfield Officials

A Strategic Focus on the Future

Chesterfield is a nationally recognized leader when it comes to providing quality and value in local government. The facts show Chesterfield is one of the leanest, most cost-effective governments of its type in Virginia. The county has achieved this progress by making a strategic commitment to running government, as much as practical, as if it were a private sector business. County citizens are both shareholders and customers of this entrepreneurial government. And just like a private sector business, performance on the bottom line is what counts. Chesterfield has tracked productivity for years, and continually raises the performance bar in an effort to stretch finite resources.

While looking out for residents, Chesterfield also must ensure it remains a prime choice to establish and develop a business. Tax rates ideally should cover citizen's needs without placing an undue tax burden on them. The rates also should ensure Chesterfield remains competitive in attracting and keeping business.

Chesterfield's strategic approach to government has served well. This strategic focus, combined with strong partnerships between elected officials, business and community leaders and county staff, helps ensure that Chesterfield remains a true "First Choice Community" and a model for local government.

Chesterfield County has established strategic goals related directly to its continuing quality efforts.

The goals for the county include:

1. To be exemplary stewards of the public trust and a model for excellence in government
2. To provide world-class customer service
3. To be known for extraordinary quality of life
4. To be the safest and most secure community
5. To be the employer of choice
6. To be the FIRST CHOICE business community
7. To be responsible protectors of the environment

Staff members are establishing measurements, targets and initiatives to the county's vision, mission, guiding principles and goals.