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Mercer County Overview
Today, waves of newcomers are adding new ideas to the chorus of energy that makes Mercer County a center for business, education and research, arts and entertainment, technology and entrepreneurship. Whether you visit one of our historic sites, enjoy one of our parks, take in a play or musical performance, shop in one of our many retail centers, or study at one of our institutions of higher learning, you will agree that Mercer County has it all:
Open Space - More than 27,000 acres, or 19% of Mercer County's total land has been protected from development into perpetuity. In the first two years of my Administration, Mercer County has preserved 1,751 acres of open space by working with our extensive network of partners. We will continue to purchase open space to ensure that development and congestion do not overtake our farms, forests, and meadows. By preserving these precious acres while we can, not only are we protecting our quality of life, but we are also preserving a legacy for our children and grandchildren.
Senior Services - Mercer County is home to several outstanding municipal senior centers, and Mercer County works in partnership with our 13 towns to provide low-cost meals through our Nutrition Project for the Elderly, as well as high-quality medical care and recreational opportunities through our Department of Human Services. We have expanded transportation opportunities and reduced waiting lists for our seniors and disabled citizens to move more freely throughout our area and through our T.R.A.D.E. (Transportation Resources to Aid the Disabled and Elderly) program through our Department of Transportation. We have improved service and facilities at the Mercer County Geriatric Center, and we will continue to improve the care that we provide to our most vulnerable citizens.
Economic Opportunity - In recent years, Mercer County has built Waterfront Park and the Sovereign Bank Arena, two venues that have increased entertainment and trade show options in Trenton, our capital city. We will work hard to ensure that these venues spark the private investment that adds jobs, revenue and opportunity for our residents. During my first two years in office, we have expanded workforce training and placement opportunities, expanded our Foreign Trade Zone to allow incentives to attract new business and investment in our communities, and worked to support numerous small businesses. I understand the benefit that a vibrant and diverse economy has upon a community, and we will continue to attract new economic opportunity to Mercer County.
Quality of Life - We are home to an outstanding Park System that boasts numerous facilities for active and passive recreation, including athletic and recreational facilities, meeting places, catering halls, and our four golf courses for public use and private events. We have improved our park facilities, increased the number of playing fields, and created an events and recreational hotline. Working cooperatively with our towns, Mercer County has repaved numerous roads to reduce congestion and improve commutes. We have expanded veterans' services and opened the Mercer County Veterans Home to serve those who have protected our freedoms, and we have expanded funding to low-income families for home-heating assistance and home weatherization programs.
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