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NCACC Heroic Hands Honoree
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INFORMATION CONTACT:
Patrick Niland, County Manager’s Office, Deputy County Manager, 704-283-3630
ACTION REQUESTED:
Recognize Parks & Recreation Employee Jared Steele for being honored by the NCACC as part of its Heroic Hands initiative.
PRIOR BOARD ACTIONS:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Union County Parks Superintendent Jared Steele has been recognized as a local hero through the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners' (NCACC) Heroic Hands initiative. The program, launched earlier this year, celebrates the often-unseen yet deeply impactful work of county employees across the state. The initiative honors one individual in each county across North Carolina, recognizing local public servants who have made meaningful impacts in their community.
During the NCACC's 118th Annual Conference on August 21 in Pitt County, Steele was honored, alongside community leaders from across the state. County leaders nominated him for his exceptional service, leadership and teamwork.
Steele has been employed by Union County Government for 25 years. As Park Superintendent, Steele leads goals and strategies for County parks and oversees programs and services. However, it's his contributions outside of his role that have earned him much-deserved recognition. These contributions include work with the Rural Land Use Plan Committee, Firefighters’ Burned Children’s Fund, Union County Emergency Services, and the N.C. Forest Service.
The Heroic Hands initiative recognizes the essential work of county staff across North Carolina, from first responders and public health professionals to employees in parks and recreation, finance, public works, and beyond.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.