Mission Statement

McKinley County is committed to effective, efficient and responsible public policy, excellent public service, courteous public contact, sensitivity to cultural beliefs and to preserving their heritage, providing quality services as required by law or mandated by the public, to enhancing the health, safety and general well-being of the citizens of McKinley County and conducting county operations in a legal, ethical and fair manner.

Vision Statement

McKinley County is a multi-cultural sustainable community with economic opportunities for income potential that allows personal independence for all county residents:

Where the community accepts that a certain level of growth and development are healthy and necessary to maintain our quality of life.

Where growth is encouraged and respect is given to the cultural traditions of our Native Americans and all citizens who enjoy the rural lifestyle and understand the necessity of urban services.

Where the community is engaged with their elected leadership to accept responsibility for contributing to the solution of community problems.