Mission, Vision, and Values

Mission Statement

The Town of Sykesville shall provide services and manage public funds efficiently to improve the quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors.

Vision Statement

With excellence as our standard, we strive to make Sykesville a destination of choice.

Town Values

Belonging

Sykesville is a welcoming community that wants all of its members to feel values.  We will strive to make everyone feel connected to Sykesville.  We encourage individual contributions and expressions of differing points-of-view as a way to unify and elevate the experience people have when they are here.

Accountability

We believe in taking responsibility for our decisions in service to this community.  Being accountable builds trust among our elected officials, staff members, volunteers, and citizens.  We will perform our duties with integrity and transparency and with a focus towards personal growth intent on adding value to Sykesville.

Resourcefulness

We will approach all opportunities with an open mind and an understanding that solutions may need to come from resources not yet tapped.  We will be diligent and creative in looking for ways to improve our Town.

Ownership

We are all dedicated owners of our Town and strive to empower community members to take the initiative in creating a better environment to live, work, and play.  Our impassioned service is centered around taking action and building an environment of our own choosing.

Town Council Goals

Economic Development (Growth and Land Use)

Sykesville will support the continued investment in and preservation of its historic Main Street and promote the successful mixed-use redevelopment of Warfield.

Accessibility and Connectivity

Sykesville will be accessible for all citizens by improving its trail and sidewalk network connecting neighborhoods and parks with Main Street while also supporting the investment of 5G and broadband initiatives in Town.

Quality of Life (Image and Identity)

Sykesville will protect and enhance the visual qualities of the Town's streetscapes and public spaces and continue to support policies and programs that preserve and promote the unique heritage and qualities of Sykesville.

Environmental Stewardship

Sykesville will promote the conservation of its natural environment and invest in stormwater management improvements to protect the South Branch Patapsco River and its watersheds.

Fiscal Integrity

Sykesville will manage public funds to maintain operations while keeping reserves available for strategic investment.