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# Vision, Mission & Values

## Longmont Public Media is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and public charity

## Our Mission

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Longmont Public Media educates, produces, and distributes civic and artistic media in Longmont through a dynamic community of makers.
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## Our Vision

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An informed and engaged community through media.
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## Our Values

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At Longmont Public Media, our values reflect the behaviors that shape how we work and interact with each other, our members, our partners, and our community. The values and principles below guide how we operate and the experiences we provide.
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#### Community <a href="#community-heading" id="community-heading"></a>

**Principles: Connected and relational**

* We foster collaboration and inclusivity, recognizing that diversity strengthens our makerspace and our local community in Longmont.
* We welcome others, build relationships, and support those around us.

#### Freedom of Speech <a href="#speech-heading" id="speech-heading"></a>

**Principles: Ethical, socially responsible, and responsive**

* We affirm freedom of speech as a cornerstone of democracy, and we advocate for expression that is ethical, socially responsible, and committed to truth and accuracy.
* We encourage discourse that uplifts voices while promoting integrity and respect for all individuals.

#### Leadership <a href="#leadership-heading" id="leadership-heading"></a>

**Principle: Modeling**

* We embody our values through our actions and aim to inspire decency and positivity in others.
* We demonstrate optimism, responsibility, accountability, gratitude, humility, and respect, recognizing that our behavior influences those around us.

#### Learning <a href="#learning-heading" id="learning-heading"></a>

**Principle: Engaged**

* We embrace intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning.
* By engaging with each other and our community, we foster innovation, understanding, and growth.

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