In December, Cary hosted a Civic Infrastructure of the Future showcase for all employees to demonstrate how the organization and its partners are orchestrating innovations that transform the lives of citizens. Representatives from Slack, Box, ZenCity, Swarm, Oasys, InTown Technologies, Blake Consulting, and G&H International joined staff from Research and Development; IT; 311; Police; Fire; Planning; Public Works; Transportation; Neighborhood Services; and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources to highlight innovations advancing Cary’s collective mission of creating the local government of the future.

Town Manager Sean Stegall attended the November Human Relations, Inclusion, and Diversity task force meeting, where members introduced themselves, learned about Stegall’s leadership philosophy and life experiences, and discussed his expectations for the work of the group. Members also learned more about the Reimagining Policing initiative and affordable housing. In this meeting, Stegall affirmed the pace of the task force’s work to date.

In October, Cary became the first municipal member to officially join the newly formed Jordan Lake One Water Coalition. The nonprofit seeks to shape, support, and promote an integrated One Water policy in the Jordan Lake watershed. The coalition, which is a continuation of an ongoing regional partnership, will promote options to meet community needs for managing water resources and improving ecological and environmental functions, including the eventual readoption of Jordan Lake rules. Council member Lori Bush represents Cary on the coalition’s board, and staff expect the partnership to continue to grow over the next year. Cary has a vital interest in the success of the Jordan Lake One Water Coalition to protect and preserve Jordan Lake, the water supply for Cary, Apex, Morrisville, the Wake County portion of Research Triangle Park, and the Raleigh-Durham International Airport.