Mecklenburg County

How did Charlotte become a financial center? Hear from Historic Landmarks director Stewart Gray about the move of the former Leeper-Wyatt building in Dilworth and Charlotte's reputation as a banking town. Watch the full video to hear from the owners and the movers of this historic building: https://meck.co/4gHfWCY

WELCOME! (x 44) 🎉 Congratulations to the 44 people who started their new career with the County in September!

We're getting national attention for our workforce development efforts! Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su visited the County's detention center to recognize training available for incarcerated residents. The Sheriff's Office provides opportunities to enhance job readiness, earn certifications and explore entrepreneurial ventures. Secretary Su received a tour and a briefing on these programs. She also met with the Sheriff, members of the Board of County Commissioners, representatives of the Urban League and other local and regional officials. More: https://meck.co/47Gt7zY

September, we've been through a lot together. 1. We want to recognize our team who worked around the clock this weekend to keep people informed and safe during #HurricaneHelene. For many, the work is still going. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management, County staff in the County Manager's office, Park and Recreation, Asset and Facility Management, Public Information, Public Health, Community Support Services and Child, Family and Adult Services. THANK YOU!! 2. Public Health Director, Dr. Raynard Washington joined other Public Health leaders at the Big Cities Health Coalition in Memphis, TN for intensive discussions and to exchange strategies and challenges. He also serves as their board chair! 3. Twenty-eight Information Technology Services staff volunteered to help unload, sort and inventory over-the-counter medicines and other products for NC MedAssist for two days! The organization offers free or low-cost prescription medications and everyday over-the-counter products free of charge to those in need in North Carolina. 4. Megan Keul, Alice Chambers and Chris Matthews from our Park and Recreation team presented at the Virginia Recreation and Parks Society annual state conference in Norfolk, Virginia! 5. Megan Green and Victoria O’Keefe from our Air Quality team attended the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's STRIDE (Southeastern Team Reducing the Impacts of Diesel Emissions) Collaborative Conference in Atlanta, GA. Topics included alternative fuels and funding for projects that reduce diesel emissions. 6. Solid Waste hosted a Touch-a-Truck event! Kids (and adults) got up close and personal with our trucks, a National Guard tank, Storm Water Services' boat, and more.

Mecklenburg County offices and services will be closed Friday (Sept. 27) due to severe weather in the forecast: https://meck.co/3XJGXgt Employees should reference the County’s Inclement Weather Policy for details and contact their supervisor for additional instructions about essential functions. Stay safe everyone and remember: - Don't try to walk or drive through floodwaters. Turn around, don't drown. - If a tree or part of a tree has fallen and is blocking a road, call 911. - Call 311 for clogged storm drains and downed trees not affecting public safety. - All parks and facilities are closed including recreation and nature centers. - Sign up for CharMeck Alerts: https://meck.co/48Oa8mu And make sure to check on family, friends & neighbors.

Public Health is making moves (like always)! Our team was at the North Carolina Public Health Association conference this week. It brings together public health professionals from across the state to share ideas and strategies for healthier communities. Yolondra Cochran, Health Nursing Program Manager, talked about team building. Kiara Davis, Quality and Training Specialist, gave a presentation on diabetes. And a BIG shoutout to Keila Marlin, a Health Program Manager, for earning a scholarship to help complete her PhD! We’re so proud of their dedication and leadership in improving public health! 📸 (left to right): Yolondra Cochran, Michelle Partridge-Doerr, Kiara Davis, Glenda Dancy, Myles Bell, Keila Marlin and Jaramial Lee. Not: pictured David Sweat

Big shoutout to our creative fee collection and Hickory Grove Recycling staff! When trailers come through our centers, staff had to leave the collection booth and use a tape measure for fee collection. But thanks to Ally Star, Miranda Davis, Mike Belk, and Daryl Cross, that's a thing of the past! They came up with a genius fix — painting a ruler on the ground for quick trailer measurements. No more tape, just a quick glance for faster service! 📍 8007 Pence Road, Charlotte

We're so proud to be team Mecklenburg County! Public Information Director Danny Diehl presented to the Board of County Commissioners last night to recognize achievements of staff across multiple departments! We've won Telly Awards, awards from National Association of Counties, National Association of Government Web Professionals and more! But this isn't just about awards, it's about the impact we make every day. See our team's achievements: https://meck.co/4bc7Lub

Our election team is hard at work to make sure this election is smooth, safe and secure! Here’s what they want you to know: 1. Check your voter registration. 2. Mark your calendar for these important dates. 3. Don't forget your ID! Most people will use their driver’s license, but there are many types of acceptable photo IDs. No ID? You can still vote with a provisional ballot: Vote.MeckNC.gov

Mecklenburg County takes on Texas at the City-County Communications & Marketing Association (3CMA) annual conference! Local government communicators from all over the country came together to connect, learn, and share their expertise. Mecklenburg County brought home four awards at this year’s conference, selected from more 1,100 entries! These awards celebrate creative and impactful innovations in local government communications: - Savvy Award (1st place): One-time special programming: Dear Second Ward: Celebrating Second Ward High School’s Centennial - Silver Circle Award (2nd place): One-time event: Mecklenburg County Career Expo and Job Readiness Workshops - Silver Circle Award (2nd place): Style or branding guide: Meck Co. Park and Recreation Visual Guidelines - Award of Excellence (3rd place): Education/Training: Discovering History at L.C. Coleman Park. Plus our very own Social Media Manager, Jameil Weldon, presented about LinkedIn at the conference! Huge congrats to everyone involved!