Mission:

Sense of Community - Davidson is a small town committed to controlling its own destiny as a distinct, sustainable
municipality. Our town's unique sense of community is rooted in:

- Citizens who respect each other
- The Town's racial and socioeconomic diversity
- The presence of a liberal arts college
- The Town's pedestrian orientation
- History and setting that help guide us

Core Values:

Davidson's government exists to help citizens in maintaining the town's unique qualities and to provide superior services to every resident. To this end, the town government of Davidson operates according to the following core values:

- Citizens are the heart of Davidson, so town government will treat all people equally, with courtesy and respect.

- The free-flow of information is essential to an informed citizenry, so town government will provide accurate, timely data through a variety of sources and public discussion of important issues.

- Davidson must be a safe place to live, work and raise a family, so town law enforcement will work in partnership with the community to prevent crime.

- Davidson's historic mix of people in all income levels is fundamental to our community, so town government will encourage opportunities and services that allow people of all means to live and work here.

- Davidson's traditional character is that of a small town, so land planning will reflect its historic patterns of village centered growth, with connection of neighborhoods, preservation of rural area, and provision of public spaces.

- Citizens entrust Town government with the stewardship of public funds, so government will provide high quality services at a reasonable cost.

- Davidson's economic health is essential to its remaining a sustainable community, so Town government will judiciously encourage and guide the location of new business opportunities.

- Citizens need to move easily throughout the town and region, so town government will provide a variety of transportation options, such as sidewalks, bike paths, connected streets and mass transit.

- Citizens must live in a healthy environment, so town government will protect watersheds, trees, air quality, and other elements of the town's ecology.