Published: Nov 13, 2011 02:00 AM
Modified: Nov 11, 2011 04:13 PM
(Morrisville's) austerity program has worked and worked well. But we did not get to this position of financial health by accident or by chance. Clear, consistent leadership from the Town Council and exceptional budget execution by town staff have positioned Morrisville to more than merely weather these economic times.Our year-end fund balance - or town savings - now exceeds minimum policy by nearly $5 million.
In the coming months, Morrisville taxpayers will have opportunities to respond to this positive news, beginning with polling of our Citizen Survey Panel. To join the panel visit: www. ci. morrisville .nc .us/ index. aspx? NID=480.
We will use the input to refine our town's financial goals and to determine appropriate levels of service delivery and infrastructure investment.
Earlier this summer, Money Magazine recognized Morrisville as the seventh most affordable community in the United States. Our fiscally responsible approach to town government is working.
Jackie HolcombeMorrisvilleThe author is Morrisville mayor.
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