The second quarter financial and operational report for FY 2021 closes out a historically challenging and unpredictable year.

Yet, while we anticipate 2021 to hold many more challenges, it also holds great promise. The last days of the quarter were a sign of things to come when the first Cary employees, our firefighters, received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a voluntary compliance rate nearly double the average of North Carolina’s largest communities.

Throughout 2020, our staff continued to adapt to evolving circumstances to ensure Cary remains a vibrant place we can all be proud of. For instance, this quarter, we learned Cary will retain its Class I ISO rating, and we were once again recognized for our top performing wastewater collection and water distribution systems. Our staff also used their ingenuity to lift people’s spirits with a Chinese Lantern display downtown when COVID-19 made it necessary for us to cancel the larger event. Additionally, we made significant progress on several Shaping Cary’s Tomorrow parks and transportation bond projects, including finalizing the construction plans for the much-anticipated Downtown Park. 

We look forward to providing additional updates at our next Quarterly Meeting on March 11, where we will provide financial, development, and safety updates for the quarter. Despite a tumultuous year, I’m incredibly grateful to work for this organization and live in a community like no other. 

Together we continue to move this great community forward. Thank you for your partnership in making Cary, Cary.

#BeSafe 
#BeKind 
#BeCary 

Sean R. Stegall
Town Manager