Posted on: September 15, 2023
One of the things that truly makes New Hanover County a special place to live is the wide variety of people who choose to call this community home.
With so many individuals from different backgrounds, cultures and lived experiences, our county truly is a p...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: August 15, 2023
By County Manager Chris Coudriet
June 20, 2011. There is no shortage of significant days throughout the history of our community, but that date more than 12 years ago marked a truly important moment for our county’s future.
On June 20, 2011, the New Hanover...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: July 14, 2023
By County Manager, Chris Coudriet
Here in New Hanover County, we are fortunate to have amazing team members across more than 30 departments dedicated to working with our customers to administer services and programs that enhance the quality of life in our ...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: June 15, 2023
By County Manager, Chris Coudriet
Time truly does fly, or at least it feels like it does.
While it’s hard to fathom that six months have passed since we turned the calendars, June is a significant milestone for those of us working in the public se...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: May 17, 2023
By County Manager, Chris Coudriet
This will come as no surprise to anyone who calls New Hanover County home, but our community is rapidly growing. As people learn about the amazing quality of life available here and make plans to relocate, we know there wi...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: April 18, 2023
By County Manager Chris Coudriet
Looking out my new office window, I have a bird’s eye view of the former facility that served as the primary home for New Hanover County Government for more than two decades.
When it was constructed in 19...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: March 16, 2023
By County Manager, Chris Coudriet
Every day, individuals make choices. Some can be as simple as choosing where to grab lunch or what outfit to wear. Choices can also be extremely difficult and have dire consequences. Sometimes, it can feel like there isn’t...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: February 21, 2023
By County Manager Chris Coudriet
Does anyone remember a time before GPS? Back when traveling, especially to unfamiliar places, meant pulling out an oversized map from the glove compartment and hoping there were no roadblocks or detours between Point A and ...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: January 18, 2023
By County Manager, Chris Coudriet
In just one year, Port City United has formed a dedicated team and developed relationships throughout the community, established Community Resource Coordinators in schools to work with students and families, and created co...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: December 16, 2022
By County Manager Chris Coudriet
New Hanover County has had a great 2022, with new initiatives and a keen focus on improving our core services.
We won 10 national awards and one state award for innovation, New Hanover County Fire Rescue received i...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: November 22, 2022
By County Manager, Chris Coudriet
Growth and progress are important for any community, and that is certainly the case here in New Hanover County. Our population has increased more than 88 percent in the past 30 years according to Census data, and that will...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: October 19, 2022
In today’s world, the likelihood that you or those closest to you have been impacted, either directly or indirectly, by mental health or substance use issues is almost guaranteed.
Long before the pandemic changed how we went about our lives, the...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: September 16, 2022
Recently, New Hanover County Fire Rescue (NHCFR) became an Accredited Agency with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. Going through this process was voluntary and something our Fire Rescue team was dedicated to – because they are constantl...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: August 18, 2022
When ballot boxes open for the upcoming 2022 elections, our community will be asked to answer a question – Is improved mobility and access to public transportation something our citizens have a desire to make possible through sales tax funds?
Before voting...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: July 15, 2022
New Hanover County is growing. This is an undeniable fact.??
And while growth is inevitable, making sure it provides affordable opportunities for an array of families at different income levels is something the Board of Commissioners has committe...
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Manager's Message
Posted on: June 15, 2022
A little more, with a little less.
It sounds like an impossible task. But that was the challenge and opportunity presented to New Hanover County staff when talking with the Board of Commissioners about their goals for Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget.
Lo...
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Manager's Message