Mecklenburg County

We HEART Public Health (and so does the community)! ❤️ Congratulations to Gwendolyn Devins, 2024 Public Health Leader of the Year from the Heart of Charlotte Awards. The awards recognize people and organizations making an impact on the health and wellbeing of the Charlotte community. Gwen is a manager in the County's Office of Health Equity. She's played a key role in coordinating effective health initiatives that benefit our residents. Way to go, Gwen!

We asked staff what they love most about working at Mecklenburg County and two things kept coming up: their coworkers and making a difference in the community. If that's important to you in a job, come join our team: Jobs.MeckNC.gov

Benefits tip incoming! The County will match your time away from work when you participate in school-related activities or volunteer with approved community service agencies. Your time must be approved by your supervisor and should be completed during normal work hours. Employees can receive up to 24 hours in a calendar year. Find more details in the Human Resources Policy Manual.

The Office of Management and Budget was awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for their hard work on the fiscal year budget. They've been getting this award for the last 35 years -- yes, 35! Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recognizes government that works to advance excellence in finance. The County received special recognition for the budget process and for strategic goals and strategies: https://meck.co/4eX4JwH “Every year presents new challenges, and achieving the award takes tremendous effort from our team and our leadership, plus contributions from the Finance Department, Office of Strategic Planning and Evaluation and staff across the government who help develop our spending plan," said Adrian Cox, Mecklenburg County budget director. 📸 : Cox presenting details of the 2024 recommended budget to the Board of County Commissioners

Celebrations are in order for our Park and Recreation department! 🎉 The Board of County Commissioners recognized them for major achievements. First, Park and Recreation took home the Carolina Public Sector Star Award for the fifth time since 2008! The Star Program recognizes employers and employees that work together to reduce injuries and illnesses in the workplace. N.C. Commissioner of Labor Josh Dobson joined the Board to present the award and recognize the department for their commitment to workplace safety. It doesn’t stop there! They also earned their national reaccreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies for another five years, maintaining their high standards since 2009. WAIT -- there's another one. They received an Impact Award from the Great Trails State Coalition for Little Sugar Creek Greenway! Big CONGRATULATIONS to this team!

County staff had a wild ride at Employee Fest! From rollercoaster thrills to funnel cakes, it was a well-deserved break for the people who work tirelessly to make our community better. County Manager Dena Diorio was surprised with the best treat of all -- a key to Carowinds! A big thank you to each and every one of you AND to the team who makes employee fest happen every year!

Without our poll workers, elections can't happen. A BIG shout out to these volunteers and the 15+ Board of Elections team members who train them! More than 3,000 poll workers are ready to help you cast your vote in the upcoming election. There are 195 precincts in the County and 33 early voting locations, which all require multiple poll worker positions. Early voting begins TODAY (Oct. 17)! Remember to bring your photo ID AND to thank a poll worker when you see them!

Thank you to the many staff who are helping our residents near Mountain Island Lake recover from Hurricane Helene. The coordinated response led by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management includes: - 200 building inspections by Storm Water Services staff. - More than 100 tons of tree debris collected by Solid Waste, Storm Water and Park & Recreation. - Code Enforcement estimates 84 properties were impacted. They're working with those homeowners on permitting. - Geospatial Information Services provided maps and damage reports that guided staff and helped with requesting federal disaster assistance. Several County recreation and nature centers will collect donations for those recovering from Helene in N.C. through Nov. 1: https://meck.co/40dykNI

We’re looking for members of the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (ASC) Board of Directors! Board members provide input, feedback and suggestions to the Board of County Commissioners to ensure that the cultural community meets the needs of local residents. They also connect the ASC with important contacts in various industries or communities: https://meck.co/3MZ2A8c 🎨 : Natural Rhythm by Georgie Nakima 📍 Independence Park (300 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte)

Good morning, Mecklenburg County! ☀️ How do you plan to make a difference this week?