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Adopt and present a resolution recognizing April 2019 as National County Government Month in Solano County (Chairwoman Hannigan)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution recognizing April 2019 as National County Government Month in Solano County.
SUMMARY:
April 2019 marks the 28th 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 "Connecting the Unconnected," including many ways counties connect people in our society. Solano County's approximately 3,000 employees know the power and benefit of local government, and therefore work hard administer, promote and connect Solano County residents to the programs and services they need to thrive, including low-income, residential, employment and housing assistance, health and wellness programs, law and justice services, recreational and tourism amenities and access to financial and safety net services.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no cost to the County regarding the adoption of this resolution other than the staff time to prepare this report.
DISCUSSION:
Today, America's county governments invest more than $500 billion annually into local programs and services that directly affect every person in the country, including the establishment and maintenance of the fundamental building blocks that create a safe, healthy, vibrant and resilient place to live, work, play and call home.
National County Government Month provides an o...
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