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About Fairfax County The beautiful and affluent Fairfax County is located just across the Potomac River from Washingington DC. With more than a million residents, the growing county is the proud home to more than 142,000 jobs in the technology sector, the largest concentration to be found in the United States. The county's dynamic and ever-growing economy boasts many corporate and regional headquarters, over 400 foreign-owned companies representing the economic interests of 45 countries, and…

The Growing Pains and Pleasures of Life in Lake County Word Count 1188 Introduction This paper seeks to explore aspects of Florida’s own Lake County. “Florida’s local governments are under a lot of pressure to resolve a wide range of problems, some of which are caused by rapid growth, others by a declining economy (MacManus et al, 2011, p.330).” Lake County has certainly dealt with both boom and bust over the last ten to fifteen years, and it’s reasons for both involve many intersecting complex…

1. Pima County environment and geography Pima County is one of the oldest inhabited regions in the United States and includes South Tucson, the Tohono O’odham nation, Marana, Tucson, Oro Valley, Green Valley, Sahuarita, Ajo, and Sells. Gold and silver initiated the drive of development in the area in the mid 18th century which left the county growing rapidly ever since. In 1864, Pima County was created, taking over nearly 9,200 square miles. The San Xavier Reservation, Saguaro National Park,…

The largest municipal bankruptcy, in the history of the United States, was Orange County California, and at the center of this unforeseen catastrophe Robert Citron. Irrefutably, the financial complications that lead to the bankruptcy were the direct result of the mismanagement of public funds by county treasurer, Robert Citron. Furthermore, due to Citron risky investments with the county’s monies, he left the county in a one-and—half billion dollars’ worth of debt. According to the text, as a…

of this report. Determining Severity In order to determine the probability and severity of hazardous vulnerabilities, most likely to occur, at University Hospital, I researched previous planning documents from the agency as well as the 2015 Boone County Hazard Mitigation Plan. In addition, while conducting the HVA I used my personal experience and knowledge as an employee of University Hospital, for over six years, as well as my familiarity with the region to determine the most severe hazards.…

Quitman County is located in the northwestern portion of the Mississippi Delta. The county’s main town, Marks, MS served as a flag stop station for Amtrak passenger trains. Nationally, the county is well known for producing high quantity of crushed soybeans. HISTORY While a woodsman named Moore initially settled Quitman County another settler is more frequently referenced in historical factors about the county. Since Moore did not have a legal title to the land he settled, Thomas B. Hill…

to meet Peg Sale, a volunteer victims advocate from the Arapahoe County Victims Assistance Program and a member of my community. The Arapahoe County Sheriffs Department provides primary law enforcement and victims assistance services for the towns located along the I-70 corridor in unincorporated Arapahoe County as well as the cities of Cherry Hills Village, Cherry Creek State Park and the Bow Mar/ Columbine Valley. Arapahoe County Sheriffs Department is also contracted with the city of…

Morrow County, the county I have lived in for the past 15 years is ranked 10th out of 34. Its rank surprised me, I thought it would be lower on the scale. My county is ranked 8th out of 34 in length of life which isn’t too surprising. Quality of life wise, it is 17th which did surprise me as I thought it would be worse. In the health factors category, it is 22nd. Morrow counties health behaviors puts it at 27. I noticed our smoking percentage is 23 which is high compared to Oregon’s average by…

grant request: A. Please describe the history and mission of applicant organization: The City of Lake Elsinore is the second oldest city in Riverside County and is located along Interstate 15 in Southwest Riverside County within District 1. The City of Lake Elsinore was incorporated in 1888 and today is one of the fastest growing cities in the County, State and Country. The City’s current population is 61,981. The vision for the City of Lake Elsinore is to become the ultimate lake destination…

Secession Final Decision Paper – Guadalupe County Guadalupe County has voiced their demands and the residents are in favor of secession and as their representative, the vote will be cast to secede. The citizens of Guadalupe County Texas have made this vital decision concerning the future of their state because they ultimately feel it is necessary for their wellbeing. The reasons that Guadalupe County residents have asked the vote for secession to be cast is because their basic needs are not…