The Wappingers Falls Civic Association is a grassroots volunteer organization of civic-minded individuals. Our mission is:

• To protect and enhance the quality of life in the Village of Wappingers Falls.
• To encourage residents to take an active interest in village affairs.
• To keep residents informed on matters that concern our community
• To promote political responsibility through open communication and advocacy of public policy.
• To support local government in its efforts to increase the efficiency, effectiveness and quality of government services.
• To perform civic projects as needed to reach our goals
  
  

We believe that democracy depends on informed and active participation of citizens in government. When citizens fail to participate meaningfully in government, democracy is endangered. Thus, our goal is to encourage informed residents to participate in village affairs, thereby encouraging local government that is responsive and accountable to residents needs.

To implement our mission and goals, the Civic Association draws on the volunteer efforts of its members. We follow all village board meetings; study issues of community concern; and work to keep residents informed on issues that affect the community.

The Civic Association is nonpartisan. We will sponsor candidate debates, but do not support or oppose any candidate for public office. We take positions on selected local government issues. We strive to work in a cooperative and constructive spirit with public organizations and our villages public officials.

*(adapted from the mission statement of the Palm Beach Civic Assn and the Sterns Park Civic Assn)