About Welcome to the official City of Burlington LinkedIn page. Our Mission “The City of Burlington is dedicated to providing high quality municipal services within our diverse community in a friendly, professional and efficient manner in order to promote the safety, health, and quality of life of residents and employees.” General Information The City of Burlington provides high quality municipal services to over 51,000 diverse residents. The City operates under a Council-Manager form of government, led by a 5-member City Council, elected at-large on staggered terms. The City of Burlington is located on the Interstate-40/85 corridor in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont region, neighboring the prestigious Elon University. Committed to providing a high quality of life for residents and visitors alike, Burlington is home to high quality shopping centers, countless dining options, and a unique and growing downtown district. Parks, community centers, sporting complexes, marinas, public pools, a golf course, senior activities center, amusement park, and minor league baseball stadium are just some of the recreational amenities provided directly by the City of Burlington. To get a better sense of our vibrant community, take a look at our video, "This is Burlington" http://youtu.be/Ix_ae4gvKIo