Month: May 2019

Name That Snake!

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May 30, 2019 7:38 pm

Written with assistance from Kristen Haas, Environmental Educator at Park and Recreation

If the word “snake” is enough to make you shudder, you’re not alone. Snakes are feared by many and no matter how often we try to convince you that they’re not that bad, chances are you’ll still want to keep your distance. But that’s not such a bad thing – respecting wildlife often means keeping it at arm’s length (or further, depending on the creature). It also means being educated about the types of wildlife you are likely to encounter whether you’re out and about or just working in the yard.

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Careers

It’s (Not) a Bird, It’s (Not) a Plane, it’s our Customer Service Heroes!

Shannon Calabro

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May 22, 2019 2:21 pm

“Our greatest asset.”

That’s how County Manager Dena R. Diorio describes Mecklenburg County employees.

We know how hard our employees work to provide the best services possible to our residents, so each year we host an awards ceremony to recognize those who have gone above and beyond. And trust us, it’s not easy to choose! There are so many talented employees within our organization and each one of them truly helps us make an impact on the lives of those we serve.

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Health and Human Services Resources

In With the Old

Lawrence Corley

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May 17, 2019 7:39 pm

Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? That’s right! This month is ALL about our senior citizens. These people are the pillars of our families and communities and we recognize that. In fact, we’ve created services specifically for this group of residents so that they can have the best quality of life possible.

If you’re a senior citizen or have a senior in your life who you love, here are a few resources that you need to know about.

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Environment Resources

A Resident’s Guide to County, City and Town Solid Waste Functions

Shannon Calabro

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May 8, 2019 7:34 pm

City or County? That’s a question we get a lot when it comes to the services that we provide to our residents. We can’t say we’re surprised – considering that the City of Charlotte is a part of Mecklenburg County, it can be easy to get us mixed up. Throw six more towns into the equation and it can get even more confusing!

A good way to tell the difference is by knowing the types of services each agency provides. But, there are a few instances where it’s going to seem like some of our services overlap. For example, all three of us (City, County, and the Towns) play a role in solid waste. However, even though we share a similar name, the functions of each solid waste department are very different.

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Budget

Let’s Talk About the FY2020 Recommended Budget

Shannon Calabro

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May 2, 2019 7:26 pm

If you’ve been following along with the steps we take to determine our annual budget, you may be aware that we’ve just completed one of the biggest ones – the recommended budget. After careful consideration of requests from the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), County departments, community partners and residents, the County Manager presents her recommended budget to the BOCC each May.

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