Conclusion: Write Your Innovation Mission Statement

No levels of government reach our doorsteps quite like state and local do. We can touch, smell and experience what is or is not happening within the walls of city hall or state legislatures — whether that’s through access to social services, affordable housing and public health resources, or the quality of waste management services.

As a public servant, consider how you might tap into the wisdom throughout this guide to not only spark but sustain innovation.

If you need a starting point, try using this personalized innovation mission statement to guide your future endeavors:

As a in gove(your role or area of expertise) rnment, one small action I can take to drive fresh, impactful and lasting change in my community is .

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