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August 2012

Resolution No. 12-145 was appreciation to Naomi Maki with her CLAIR report-St. Lucie County, FL

The Board of County Commissioners’ special meeting on July 19, 2012 adopted a resolution expressing appreciation to Naomi Maki with the Japan Local Government Center for choosing to visit and study St. Lucie County, Florida to learn more about its success story relating to its financial and budge challenges, organization restructuring and public/private partnerships. Chairman Mowery and Naomi Maki With Ms. Outlaw, BOCC, CBC, County staffs Because of the global recession, the county encountered a serious financial crisis. The county faced a $57 million operating deficit, double-digit unemployment, and one of the highest foreclosure rates in the country. But, after just two years, the county has made great strides to… Read More »Resolution No. 12-145 was appreciation to Naomi Maki with her CLAIR report-St. Lucie County, FL