Vision Statement

Spring Arbor Township, a community of caring people, wisely expends resources to develop and maintain programs that improve the quality of life for its residents.

Mission Statement:
Spring Arbor Township efficiently provides constituent-oriented services for a growing and people-oriented community.

The Township Values:
• Equality of treatment for all residents.
• Efficient thrifty operation of all programs and services.
• Non-discrimination.
• Quality, constituent-oriented service.
• Citizens of all ages.
• Public safety for all residents.
• Youth and family oriented recreational and social opportunities.
• High-quality infrastructure, which supports planned growth.
• The talent, experience, insight and concern of senior citizens.
• Citizen input in decision making.
• Open and honest access to public information.

Guiding Principles:
• Keeping taxation to a minimum.
• Responding to citizen concerns and needs.
• Treating all families with fairness and equality.
• Maintaining high quality of water, air and land resources.
• Preserving the historical and cultural resources of the community.
• Involving everyone in the community, including churches, schools, senior citizens,   youth, and families to identify and address needs of future generations.

Operating Strategies:
• Promoting volunteerism, private sector support, and securing gifts and grants.
• Planning for long-term capital expenditures, maintenance, and staffing needs.
• Obtaining input from citizens.
• Coordinating activities with other governmental bodies.
• Reviewing and evaluating township operations regularly.