at-risk members of our community – but on our community as a whole,” said County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios. Leading together, in 2022 Middlesex County will continue to collaborate with key partners like mayors and municipal stakeholders to focus on their Destination 2040 strategic vision that focuses on the County’s economic development strategy. Building on the County’s goal of ensuring Middlesex County is the best region to live, work, and play, the Board of County Commissioners is focusing its efforts on building a stronger community where everyone from every background feels a sense of real opportunity and true belonging. From prioritizing opportunities to invest in vital education assets at its college and vocational schools to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion for those that live and work here, Middlesex County hopes to demonstrate what working together and leading together can bring. The annual Reorganization Meeting began with the swearing-in ceremonies of re-elected County Commissioners Chanelle Scott McCullum, Shanti Narra, Ronald G. Rios, and Surrogate Claribel Cortes.
Board of County Commissioners outlined 2022 goals at annual Reorganization Meeting
The Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners held their annual Reorganization meeting on January 6, during which they reflected on the County’s efforts during 2021 and shared their vision for the future. The Board of County Commissioners’ vision for Middlesex County focuses on implementing their Destination 2040 strategic vision which outlines top priorities for the County that will deliver long- term benefits and value for residents and businesses, while continuing to make investments and lead the way in key areas of importance that impact Middlesex County beyond the pandemic.
“The world we live in today is much different than the world of two years ago,” said County Commissioner Director Ronald G. Rios. “We have all lost family members, friends, colleagues, and neighbors along the way. Nevertheless, while the COVID-19 pandemic forced all of us to adapt to new difficult realities for our way of life, our ability to come together as a community, to lead together for the good of our County and our country continues to be the focus that is helping us through this crisis.” In 2021, Middlesex County targeted several critical areas such as the overall physical and mental health and wellbeing of the County residents. The goal of 2022 is to continue to lead together with its partners, Hackensack Meridian Health, RWJBarnabas Health, St. Peters Healthcare System, along with many other community partners like the Raritan Bay YMCA, to expand the Telehealth Program. This program launched in October of 2021 to combat the inequities of healthcare in the County. (see story on page 4) “The COVID-19 pandemic brought into sharp focus the inequities of healthcare in our country. We saw more clearly than ever that limited access to healthcare, including basic information about the benefits of vaccination in general, can have a devastating effect not only on vulnerable and
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