It is the mission of Boardman Township government to provide for and promote the general health, safety, and welfare of the Boardman Township residents and businesses by seeking to accomplish the following: delivering quality public services, including police, fire, road and zoning services, in a professional, impartial and timely manner; maintaining the financial health and stability of operations, services and programs; planning for the short and long term controlled growth and development of the community; being responsive to both residential and business needs with a reasonable tax burden; acting as a model entity in providing efficient and effective public services; having a unified philosophy, policies and procedures combined with competitive wages that will result in high employee morale and low turnover by maintaining a positive work environment; and, continuing to build upon and advance the existing reputation of Boardman Township in providing both cooperation and leadership in the Mahoning Valley and across Ohio.