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Strengthening core priorities such as public safety and education, finding efficiencies within government, exercising sound fiscal management, protecting our environment, and creating a healthier and more vibrant community. The County prides itself on making local government more responsive and efficient. Howard County has been recognized in the Top 10 “Best Places to Live in America” by Money Magazine, and in 2010, Columbia/Ellicott City was recognized as the “#2 Best Place to Live” for its strong local economy, excellent public schools, thriving arts community, and enviable quality of life. Forbes Magazine has consistently named Howard County one of the “Best Places to Raise a Family,” and USA Today named Howard the “2nd Most Technologically Advanced County” in the nation.
Raleigh`s history is bountiful. In 1792, Raleigh was created to be North Carolina`s seat of government. Raleigh is the capital city of the state of North Carolina, the seat of Wake County and the second largest city in North Carolina (after Charlotte). Raleigh is known as the "City of Oaks" for its many oak trees. The City of Raleigh is often rated as one of the best places to live, work and play.
Moultrie is the county seat and largest city of Colquitt County, Georgia, in the United States. It is the third largest city in Southwest Georgia, behind Thomasville and Albany. As of the 2010 census, Moultrie`s population was 14,268.
A public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, the largest community in Chicago`s prestigious northwest suburban corridor, only 25 miles from business and entertainment in downtown Chicago. It has a current population of 78,549 and encompasses 16.2 square miles. The District serves most of Arlington Heights and small portions of Palatine, Mt. Prospect, Prospect Heights, and Rolling Meadows.
BREC is the agency that connects people to parks and nature in East Baton Rouge Parish. It is a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana created in 1946 to develop, maintain and operate public park and recreational facilities. Throughout its 70-year history, BREC has taken seriously its responsibility to improve the health, safety, environment and quality of life for all citizens. BREC was among the first park agencies to earn national accreditation and recently earned reaccreditation for an unprecedented fifth time, meeting all 144 standards. BREC is a two-time National Gold Medal Award winner and 13-time national finalist. BREC has more than 180 parks including a unique mix of facilities, which mirror the history and rich natural resources in the region; including a state-of-the-art observatory, a swamp nature center and conservation areas, a performing arts theatre, an equestrian park, an art gallery, an arboretum, an accredited zoo, seven golf courses and an extreme sports park with a 30,000-foot concrete skate park, rock-climbing wall, BMX track and velodrome. Since 2004, BREC has constructed twelve community parks, five dog parks, a family-sized Aquatics Center, a growing trails system, fishing ponds, larger playgrounds and procured two mobile recreation units to serve play deserts in the area. The combination of new and renovated facilities, innovative programming and careful attention to community needs help BREC fulfill its mission to contribute to a healthier, more vibrant community by providing exceptional parks, open spaces and recreation experiences for all of East Baton Rouge Parish.