As Chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, it is my honor and privilege to present you with the 2010 Annual Report. On behalf of the Board and County staff, we take great pride in providing government services to you, the citizens of Wake County.

Now in the third year of an economy that requires more budget reductions, we are beginning to see glimpses of improvement. We’ve seized the positive opportunities that have presented themselves in the midst of this challenging situation by reorganizing resources and continually analyzing our strategies. As a result, we can maintain the high level of service that our citizens deserve.

Our County continues to demonstrate innovation and hard work in improving services to citizens that are also recognized by state and national organizations in fiscal year 2010. From state-of-the-art emergency care to library programs, we’re setting the standard for how to make the biggest impact with a smaller budget.

In this report, you’ll read about work like the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Justice Center, the opening of the Animal Shelter expansion and the County’s steps to becoming better stewards of the environment. These are just some of the important initiatives and services in this report that will allow for Wake County to continue to be a leader in the future.

Sincerely,

Tony Gurley, Chair
Wake County Board of Commissioners