Orange County Wins National Association of Counties (NaCO) Awards
By: Orange County Communications
R. Mark Johnson Chairman District One Supervisor categories that reflect the comprehensive services counties provide including: children and youth, criminal justice and public safety, administration, information technology, health, civic engagement, and more. Launched in 1970, the program is designed to recognize innovation in county government. Each nominated program is judged on its own merits and not against other applications. Orange County received two National Association of Counties (NACo) achievement awards for the deployment of broadband internet to unserved and underserved areas in our community and the Edna Lewis Menu Trail. Each year, NACo ’ s Achievement Awards are given in 18
Within the first four years of deployment the Orange County Broadband Authority (FiberLync), connected to one of the largest wholesale internet providers in the world, created a sustainable customer service and business model, laid over 360 miles of fiber (out of 603 miles of unserved roadways), and connected 3,586 subscribers representing 60% of previously unserved residents. FiberLync continues to expand its operations throughout our community delivering efficient and effective local government services, promoting economic development, and empowering our student population. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the release of Edna Lewis ’ first cookbook - The Edna Lewis Cookbook. The Menu Trail has attracted national media attention and visitors from afar featuring Orange County restaurant stops along the way. Through The Menu Trail, Orange County has helped preserve
history, a way of life, and the cultural contributions made by generations of African American women in the South. “ The Achievement Awards demonstrate excellence in county government and the commitment to serve our residents every day, ” said NACo President Denise Winfrey. “ This year ’ s winners represent some of the most innovative and collaborative efforts we have seen in over 50 years of presenting these awards. ”
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