Monroe Community College: County Executive Bello Re-Envisions Monroe In State Of The County Address

Rochester NY

20 May, 2022

1:12 PM

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Press release from Monroe Community College: May 13, 2022 The following news release was issued by the Monroe County Department of Communications on Friday, May 13, 2022: Proposals include violence initiative, opioids, zoo investment and county workforce incentives Monroe County Executive Adam Bello was joined by elected officials, business and community leaders, the labor community, concerned citizens and representatives from Rochester's Ukrainian community as he delivered his 2022 State of the County address last night at Monroe Community College in Brighton. To view the full address, visit www.monroecounty.gov/executive-sotc2022 The address, the second State of the County Bello has delivered, focused on re-envisioning the future of Monroe County to create a community that ensures equitable opportunities for all residents and positions the county as the best place to live, work and raise a family. Delivering that future requires focusing on four pillars: economic and workforce development, public safety, public health and wellness, and infrastructure. "Looking back over the last year, I'm proud of what we accomplished: businesses are bouncing back; there are construction projects all over the county; our credit rating is the best it has been this century; and the City and county have a true partnership," said County Executive Bello. "Our future is filled with promising opportunities, but now we need to focus on making those opportunities actionable. Throughout COVID, the county acted as a Great Convener – a hub that facilitated a coordinated community response, connecting the systems that too often work in isolation and re-thinking how we work together. If we continue to do this — we can find solutions, create the future we want, and re-envision Monroe." Bello unveiled numerous new initiatives falling under the four pillars, including: "This is a pivotal moment for Monroe County. As we celebrate our county's Bicentennial, this is the time to plan for our future and make our next 200 years even better than the last," said County Executive Bello. "We have unlimited possibilities before us. And I know that by working together, we can meet every challenge and when anyone asks the hard questions whether our children will want to live here, whether our children can succeed here, the answer will be a resounding YES." "Through support and investment in Monroe Community College, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello is building a model for how higher education adapts and meets the changing needs and expectations of students and partners from all backgrounds, especially those in historically underrepresented communities," said Monroe Community College President Dr. DeAnna R. Burt-Nanna. "The County Executive's bold and ambitious agenda will expand opportunity and access to higher education and training to lift up Monroe County residents, build employer partnerships in key growth fields, and revitalize our economy." This press release was produced by Monroe Community College. The views expressed here are the author's own.