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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing April 2017 as National County Government Month in Solano County (Supervisor Spering)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing April 2017 as National County Government Month in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
April 2017 marks the 26th anniversary of National County Government Month, sponsored by the National Association of Counties (NACo) and established to increase public awareness and understanding of the value of the responsibilities vested in county government. Counties play a critical role in the lives of their residents by protecting and enhancing the health, safety and well-being of their residents in practical, cost-effective ways.
This year's National County Government Month theme is "Brilliant Ideas at Work." Solano County, like all Counties, take seriously the need to provide public health, justice, safety, infrastructure, transportation, technology, environmental stewardship and economic services and legislation that plays a key role in everything from residents' daily commutes to emergency response. Counties are committed to developing and implementing brilliant ideas that work into County government, helping streamline services and cut costs, all while serving more residents.
Solano County is one of 3,069 counties across the United States providing essential services to improve and sustain the health, safety and well-being of county residents and their communities. More than 2,700 County staff in 18 departments working diligently on a day-to-day basis to meet the challenges of providing high quality services to highly diverse populations while maintaining a high level of accountability, fiscal stability and integrity.
Today, America's county governments invest more than $500 billion annually into local programs and...
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