I often use this blog as an opportunity to celebrate our community. It’s no secret that Meridian is an amazing community that offers so much to so many people. With outstanding parks, safe streets, our progressive education system, and quality neighborhoods it is easy to see that we have many reasons to celebrate Meridian.
Others are taking notice. In fact with in a weeks time, two national news publications recognized Meridian as an ideal place to live. Family Circle magazine and CNN/Money magazine both identified Meridian as one of the premiere communities in the country to live.
On July 7th Family Circle was the first publication to recognize Meridian as part of its annual effort to identify communities that are a perfect place for families to call home. Family Circle designated Meridian as one of the Top 10 Best Cities for Families. Indeed we are an ideal location for families and our emphasis on youth can be seen through groups and organizations like Meridian’s Promise which was highlighted by the article. The individuals who make up Meridian’s Promise, the Kiwanis, Boys & Girls Club, Department of Labor, and so many other groups show our Meridian’s ongoing commitment to serving families.
In addition, Meridian was also acknowledged for having a strong public education system in Joint School District No. 2, quality parks, and a low crime rate. This acknowledgment is a reflection of the role that all of our great community partners play in making Meridian a place to call home.
As a community we had reason to ‘celebrate’ regarding the accolades from the Family Circle recognition. Then a few days later CNN/Money magazine identified Meridian as one of its 100 Best Places to Live for 2010. CNN/Money reporters crunched reams of data to find communities that have optimal combinations of fiscal strength, family-wage jobs, great schools, safe streets, low crime, lots to do, charm, and other features such as proximity to world class recreation that make a town great for raising a family.
Together we have created, and are nurturing, a community that families want to be a part of; I have no doubt these collaborative efforts are why we continue to receive national attention. Meridian is recognized as a community that blends big-city opportunities through arts and cultural opportunities with choices in housing; that offers an ideal blend of affordable housing, good jobs, top-rated schools, and wide-open spaces; and a lot less stress than many other cities and towns. The City of Meridian continues to place great importance to our fiscal responsibility, to public safety, and to places to gather and to play – all are areas that matter to our citizens.
So, I guess our secret’s out so let’s celebrate Meridian as a premier city to live, work and raise a family. Do you like living in Meridian, if so I want to know about it. Email me at mayortammy@meridiancity.org and tell me why Meridian is the top place for your family.
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