Our Mission, Vision, and Values

Our Mission

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

Our Vision

An informed and engaged community through media.

Our Values and Principles

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.

Community

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

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

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

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.