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Commissioner Worley - Communications - To Recognize and Approve the Formation of the Gaston County Official AMERICA 250 NC Committee
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STAFF CONTACT
Adam Gaub - Communications Director - 520-405-9541
BUDGET IMPACT
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BUDGET ORDINANCE IMPACT
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BACKGROUND
North Carolina has a state-level AMERICA 250 NC Committee and is encouraging each of its 100 counties to create a local version to help in planning activities and programming to celebrate our country’s 250th birthday in 2026. Gaston County’s committee already contains a diverse group of members, and will continue to grow in the months ahead, as we look to gain representation from each of our municipalities and key community entities. In order for the committee to apply for grant funding, it must be officially recognized by the County Board of Commissioners no later than May 3, 2024.
POLICY IMPACT
The formation of this committee and the work it will do aligns with several of the goals of Gaston County’s 2024-28 Strategic Plan, including: Improve Community Engagement; Promote Enjoyment of Gaston County’s Diverse Historic, Artistic, Recreational, and Natural Resource Assets; and Improve Equitable Access and Diverse Representation in Programming and Resources.
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