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About Fairfield

VISION, MISSION AND VALUES

Vision
Fairfield, the Model of Excellence: Building a Better Future for All

Mission
The mission of the City of Fairfield is to provide opportunities for all to experience an exceptional quality of life in a safe, well-balanced and attractive environment by creating progressive partnerships to build our future.

Values
Fairfield believes in ...

Preserving our City's heritage and promoting civic pride.
An engaging community promoting cultural, spiritual and economic opportunity for all citizens within a safe, nurturing environment.
Promoting and encouraging diversity, involved citizens, quality education with high standards, and the superior performance of its civil servants.
A community of open communications, with effective representatives, leaders and citizens who together proactively address the needs and concerns of the community.
Fostering regional governmental partnerships and nurturing relationships with neighboring communities.
Encouraging active economic development to retain, expand and develop businesses which reflect community values, promote fiscal stability and contribute to a vibrant economic environment.

Located in southwestern Ohio, about 20 miles north of Cincinnati, the City of Fairfield is home to 42,097* residents.

Situated along the northern loop of Interstate 275, Fairfield is conveniently positioned within minutes of a variety of recreational, cultural and business areas.

The City's direct interstate connections via Union Centre Boulevard and State Route 4 provide convenient access to I-275, I-75, I-71 and I-74. State Route 4 and Bypass 4 also offer a quick, direct route to the Butler County Regional Airport.

Fairfield is a prime business address featuring more than 1,200 businesses including the corporate headquarters for Cincinnati Financial Corporation, Ohio Casualty Corporate offices and Skyline Chili, among others.

Charter of the City of Fairfield
The Fairfield Charter was approved by voters on June 6, 1979.

City seal
The City of Fairfield's seal was designed to symbolize the integrated characteristics that have established Fairfield, Ohio, as the City of Opportunity.

City structure
The City of Fairfield operates under a Council-Manager form of government, which provides for an elected Mayor and City Council working with an appointed City Manager.

Demographics and statistics
A look at Fairfield's business climate by the numbers.

Department directory
The table below outlines telephone numbers for each of the City of Fairfield's departments and divisions.

Directories
In an effort to make contacting government offices, community organizations and local schools easier, we have compiled several directories of telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and Web site addresses.

History of Fairfield
During 2005, the City of Fairfield celebrated its 50th anniversary as a city with a year of events and programs honoring a past that began more than two centuries ago.

Last updated: 08/28/2008