City of Melissa (Government) Mission

• Serve the citizens of Melissa by prosecuting a system of government through which our citizens and businesses prosper.
• Ensure a safe, quality environment for residents and businesses.
• Provide effective, reasonable priced municipal services and administration.
• Establish and enforce reasonable standards pertinent to the City with all due respect for established State and Federal laws.
• Control development to ensure opportunity for growth, retention of property values, and preservation of our rural heritage with an emphasis on city beautification.
• Maintain a vision of the future and plan for services, which support that vision.
• Execute these responsibilities in harmony with our neighbor communities, State and Federal government without discrimination based on race, color, creed, or national origin.