No one else has this job in our County government but her! Meet Savannah Simpson, Park and Recreation’s senior aquarist. You may be thinking, what’s an aquarist and how does one become one? We asked Savannah that (plus more), so we’ll let her take it from here.
Continue ReadingEvery child deserves a story of belonging. Anyone can help write that story.
Whether single, partnered, married, LGBTQ+, or building your own version of family, everyone is welcome.
Like foster and adoptive parent Tim McElveen, who is sharing his road to parenthood in hopes others will follow him and help provide a forever home to a child who needs it.
Continue ReadingWe offer more than meets the eye in Mecklenburg County. While I absolutely love our wonderful parks and recreation centers, the County also provides valuable services and assistance to meet the needs of more than 1.2 million residents.
Here are five things I bet you didn’t know the County does:
Continue ReadingExcellence is at the core of the work we do and the services we provide to our community. MeckACTs is the foundation for how we select, develop, evaluate and recognize excellence in our employees.
Continue ReadingNorth Carolina hasn’t had a reported human case of rabies since 1955 thanks to public health efforts and monitoring. We have a team in our Public Health department that actively monitors rabies, a serious viral disease that can be fatal if not treated quickly. Ongoing surveillance by Public Health investigators helps prevent potential exposures and ensures timely treatment for individuals who may have been exposed.
To help keep our community safe, it’s important to be aware of animals that can carry rabies.
Continue ReadingWritten by Brittany Corl, Land Use and Environmental Services
Summer is full of trips to the beach and pool, outdoor picnics, festivals, and sporting events. Mecklenburg County Solid Waste wants you to have a fun, safe summer while also recycling right!
You can always recycle these 6 items curbside. But what about sunscreen bottles, broken floats, or old towels?
Continue ReadingWritten by Michelle Partridge-Doerr, Public Health
You might not always notice it, but public health is working hard behind the scenes to keep our communities safe, healthy and thriving. From tracking disease outbreaks to promoting safe food practices, it’s a safety net that’s always there, — even if you don’t realize it.
There are 10 essential public health services that touch nearly every part of daily life: where we live, work, play and learn.
Continue ReadingA home, garden, a clubhouse. These are just some of the places where local women sparked ideas to transform their community. This Women’s History Month, we’re looking at landmarks tied to the women who have helped shape Mecklenburg County.
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