Character City

What is Character?

It is the inward motivation to do what is right, whatever the cost. Every person on earth has equal opportunity to build his or her character by working on qualities such as truthfulness, patience, and loyalty. When daily decisions are based on these qualities, you will experience practical and lasting rewards.

What is a City of Character?

What do you picture when you hear the words "City of Character"? We have grown so accustomed to accommodating the lack of character in our society that we can hardly imagine life any other way.

Practically speaking, a City of Character is one in which the elected officials, community leaders, and citizens-at-large recognize the importance of good character. Everyone works together to ensure that families are strong, homes and streets are safe, education is effective, business is productive, neighbors care about one another, and citizens are free to make wise choices for their lives and families. In a City of Character, undisciplined living is socially unacceptable, and an emphasis is placed upon an individual's responsibility for his or her words, actions and attitudes. Most importantly, a City of Character has leaders who are models of the character they advocate for its citizens.

Character Traits