Welcome to the Historic City of Burlington, NJ

The City of Burlington, New Jersey is a treasure trove of American history, where William Penn's Quakers founded West Jersey in 1677 based on the then unique American concept that all races, sexes, nationalities, and religions deserved equal rights. Over three hundred years later, the City of Burlington remains a truly diverse, caring community that welcomes and respects all residents and visitors alike, and we sincerely hope that you will think of our downtown as your downtown.

Mayor Barry W. Conaway

Our Mission

The City of Burlington is dedicated to upholding the principles established by our Quaker founders in 1677 in their West Jersey Constitution, Concessions, and Agreements. These principles form the basis of our culture, which emphasizes mutual respect, personal freedom, and diversity.

We are committed to collaborating with the community to ensure ethical and responsible local governance so everyone can experience the advantages of living, working, and enjoying leisure time in Burlington City.

Our Beliefs:
  • Integrity and Pride of Service: In everything we say and do, and with dedication to quality.
  • Equity: We believe in fairness and helping people in the way they need to be helped. We recognize, embrace and champion the differences that make us unique.
  • Cooperation and Communication: With one another and with residents to ensure open government and open management with no surprises.
  • Continuous Improvement of Services: Through cost-effective utilization of people, materials and technology.
  • Leadership: We are team players that encourage innovative solutions to meet community needs. We are creative problem solvers.
  • Human Performance: Error is normal. Even the best people make mistakes. How you respond to failure matters.

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Integrity and Pride of Service

In everything we say and do, and with dedication to quality.

Equity

In everything we say and do, and with dedication to quality.

Cooperation and Communication

With one another and with residents to ensure open government and open management with no surprises.

Continuous Improvement of Services

Through cost-effective utilization of people, materials and technology.

Leadership

We are team players that encourage innovative solutions to meet community needs. We are creative problem solvers.

Human Performance

Error is normal. Even the best people make mistakes. How you respond to failure matters.

The City of Burlington strives to maintain the ideals that our Quaker founders memorialized in 1677 in their West Jersey Constitution, the Concessions and Agreements. This forms our Culture of Mutual respect, Personal freedom and Diversity.

We are committed to working with the community to provide ethical and responsible local government so that everyone can enjoy the benefits of living, working, and enjoying leisure time in Burlington City.

Our Mission & Beliefs

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