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COUNCIL GOALS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

COUNCIL GOAL :

A SENSE OF COMMUNITY

Strive to support programs and events that support our
citizens and the community as a whole.

Objectives:

 Continue the vibrant, award-winning park and recreation facilities and programs

 Encourage volunteerism and community-wide involvement

 Maintain cultural arts program

 Enhance quality of life through innovative library services

 Maintain our sense of community by embracing its diversity

 Cultivate the next generation of community leaders

 Encourage community support of local businesses

Accomplishments:

 Community special events returned in late 2021 and into 2022 with resounding success and
attendance. The community welcomed back events throughout the seasons including
Veteran’s Day Celebration, Christmas Tree Lighting, Run Run Rudolph 5K, Daddy Daughter
Dance, 7 ‘Round the Town with Oscar monthly bike rides, 6 Pop Up Egg Hunts and 5 Sounds
of Spring concerts.

 The Neighborhood Services Department relies heavily on volunteer hours to help with some
of the departmental programs including Keep NRH Beautiful, the Neighborhood Initiative
Program and Animal Services. The department had a combined total volunteer hours in
Fiscal Year 2021 of 3,258 which equates to $92,983.

 The Maker Spot held its grand reopening on Saturday, August 28, 2021. The Maker Spot is
open to the public during all Library operating hours, and in-person equipment training

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