Board of County Commissioners outlined 2021 priorities at annual
T he Middlesex County Board of January 7, during which they shared their vision for the County in 2021 and declared the new year as a time to lead forward. The Board of County Commissioners’ vision for Middlesex County focuses on initiatives and programs that position the County for continued success, including economic development – building an infrastructure for businesses; education – enabling students to thrive; and COVID-19 – expanded testing and vaccine distribution. County Commissioners held their annual Reorganization meeting on “As we take a collective sigh that the year is behind us, we can look to the hope that a new year brings. While 2020 brought us together, 2021 will lead us forward,” said
Nancy J. Pinkin is sworn-in as Middlesex County Clerk on January 7, 2021.
That focus includes moving forward with an emphasis on the County’s economic development strategy in order to attract, retain, and expand businesses in three key industries: life sciences, food innovation, and electric connected autonomous vehicles. The County will also renew its commitment to education by investing in Middlesex College and the students who “While 2020 brought us together, 2021 will lead us forward” –Commissioner Director, Ronald G. Rios
County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios. “Our all-important work with the pandemic will continue. However, this new year will present the opportunity to continue making crucial investments in our economic and educational infrastructures.” While the COVID-19 pandemic required the County to devote much of its attention to pandemic-related response during 2020, the goal for 2021 is to focus on new initiatives that drive continued economic growth and invest further in education while continuing to provide a strong, proactive, innovative response to the global pandemic.
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