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Our theme for
this year’s Annual Report is Achieving Results Together. It
is fitting since the report reflects our success as a Region, together.
Working together
has taken on many forms, it has been the key to our success at the
Region. We have worked together with Regional Council, our Regional
Committees, our nine area municipalities, staff across various Regional
departments and with community partners to achieve our goals.
The 2003 budget
reflects our workplan and our commitment to the community to provide
cost effective, valued services to our taxpayers. The $1.4 billion
budget focused on major areas of public interest, such as police
and public safety, transportation and transit, waste disposal and
diversion throughout York Region.
We faced many
challenges in 2003. The dedicated work of our staff helped us through
the serious health issues presented by SARS, and an energy crisis
created by the August “Black out.” Employees continue
to demonstrate the ability to rise to the occasion and work together
to do innovative and creative work each year.
We have remained
focused on our Vision 2026 strategic plan to provide strong, safe,
caring communities.
This year’s
annual report provides a scan of our Regional Committees, programs
and services. The results show we are making progress in protecting
the environment, planning our communities, building our roads and
ensuring the health and well-being of our residents.
I am privileged
to work with such talented and dedicated staff. Together, we have
accomplished many goals and have laid the groundwork for our community’s
future. I look forward to all we will accomplish in the years to
come.
Michael Garrett
Chief Administrative Officer
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