Kristen Denne
Municipal Manager
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Nancy Guarino
Administrative Assistant
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Municipal Mission Statement
The Municipality of Bethel Park’s Mission is to be resident focused and business friendly; to provide efficient and effective service; to focus on the “now” while preparing for the future; and to be at the center of the South Hills Communities. To do this, we must engage community stakeholders, lead with conviction, foster an environment of inclusion, exceed resident expectations, and serve with pride.
Municipal Manager
The Municipal Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Municipality and is responsible to Council for the administration of all Municipal affairs placed in the Municipal Manager’s charge by the Home Rule Charter, Ordinance or Resolution of Council. The Assistant Municipal Manager reports directly to the Municipal Manager.
The Municipal Manager is responsible for executing the affairs and directives of council while upholding the statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America.
Guiding Principles
- Establish “The Bethel Park Way” of doing things – Excellence in all that we do!
- Safety of residents is paramount by leading with training and technology
- Be a regional leader in the growing ‘Community of Communities’
- Attract, grow and foster community redevelopment
- Resident quality of life is unmatched in the South Hills and Greater Pittsburgh
- Lean our processes and use data to make informed decisions for our residents
- Progress measured with objective metrics
- Regionalization of projects and priorities
- Sustainability ensures we maintain balance in social, economic and environmental considerations
- Ensure our residents quality of life remains unsurpassed in the greater Pittsburgh area
- Follow-up and follow-through are how we plan and organize
Municipal Values
- Trust – Gain and maintain the confidence of our residents
- Dependability – “Own the Problem” with a solution-based approach
- Innovate – Embrace emerging ideas while preserving our heritage
- Integrity – Do the right thing, even when no one is looking
- Respect –Value our residents needs and serve them well
- Efficiency – Perform with pride
- Effectiveness – Do it right, the first time