Belton is a city that is proud of its past and is very focused on its vision for the future.  Growth in residential and business development provides opportunity to nurture a vision that represents the best for a town of "friendly people".  Belton is a community proud of its diversity and teaches high value to our children yet remembers the contributions of our elders.  We are a city that has earned the envy of adjoining communities by providing the following resources for each citizens' fulfillment.

� A positive self-image of Belton that promotes respect for one another, a desire to live in our community, high volunteerism and a city government that works with residents toward a common dream.

� New business development that has resulted with businesses eager to be in Belton.  Citizens support local businesses with high customer patronage.

� A clean, beautiful city full of flowers, fountains, trees and parkways.

� A comprehensive plan that manages the future growth of housing, businesses, annexation and zoning.  Belton is a city that provides proper funding through fiscal responsibility.

� An infrastructure of streets, sidewalks, sewers, trails, etc., that are second to none, with police and fire protection at the best possible level.

� A school system and youth development programs so grand in itself that it drives our growth.

� Civic-minded and well informed citizens that enthusiastically volunteer for city projects and provides 100% voter turnout at the local elections.