My Message:
https://www.facebook.com/steve.s.rao/videos/273989447859047/?t=16

It has been an honor to serve on the Council for the past decade. I continue to be amazed at the all of the progress we have made since I was elected, and I am honored to serve on a winning team, that is making the Live Connected/Live Well brand ring true for every citizen and business who calls Morrisville home.

This year, the Town of Morrisville was named as the tenth most livable city in America by Money Magazine and most recently, we were recognized by the National Civic League as an All-America City. Number One is just around the corner. Nothing is impossible, when our Council works with engaged citizens and staff, to execute on major projects and do great work, even during this Pandemic.

A renovated Morrisville Aquatics and Fitness Center, Wake County Library, a completed McCrimmon Parkway Extension, Wake Competition Ice Rink, a Professional Cricket Team, the commencement of the Morrisville Carpenter Road Project, the Educational Advisory Committee, Smart Shuttle Program, and our Smart City Initiative are just a few examples of the great work being done by our world class Staff and Council. (I will talk more about the Smart Shuttle in my next newsletter)

Parkside Elementary, a proposed Middle School/High School in the 7-year strategic CIP plan, and a future early Career High School at Wake Tech RTP also demonstrate the tremendous progress we are making with schools in Morrisville.
Thanks to each of you, we continue to fly to the greatest heights, as the Miracle of Morrisville continues. Prepare the Cabin for Lift Off!

I look forward to serving you another four years.

A Great Decade in Morrisville!

In December 2021, I will begin my 10th year on the Council. I was sworn in to my first term in December 2011.

This week, I ran ten miles across the Town and enjoyed seeing many of the projects which I saw take place during the decade. What amazes me most is that none of these landmarks or projects existed when I was sworn in.

2020 and 2021 Accomplishments!

In the midst of a global pandemic, Council, Staff, and engaged citizens worked continued to execute on major projects and milestones, so our Town can remain one of the most diverse, inclusive, and small Towns in North Carolina!

Here are a few of our top achievements!

• MORRISVILLE NAMED 10th MOST LIVABLE CITY IN USA BY MONEY MAGAZINE!
• WE COMPLETED THE CENSUS!
• EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED!
• McCrimmon Extension Completed!
• Wake County Library!
• Morrisville Fire Department Receives ISO Certification
• A New Aquatics Center!
• CRABTREE HATCHER GREENWAY OPENED!
• Black Lives Matter March to honor George Floyd
• Launched Energov!
• Town Center RFP Issued!
• SMART CITY Committee Established!
• Open Data Portal Established.
• Morrisville Named All-America City!

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WINS:

• Microsoft Expands in Morrisville!
• Outlet Mall becomes the Stitch!
• Genetics Company Invitae announces expansion in Morrisville!
• 774 jobs and $1.4 million investment.
• Apple Announces Innovation Hub in Research Triangle!

In 2021, we look a Bond Referendum Vote in November, complete the Morrisville Carpenter Road Project, continuing work on Airport Boulevard and Louis Stephens Road, Sustainability and Smart City Initiatives, Pedestrian Connectivity and the Smart Shuttle Launch!

Please go to www.steverao.com to read my past newsletters (in Media Section) to catch up on my Morrisville Plays. I will in my next newsletter, highlights some of my goals for the next term.