Strength in numbers. When we work together, we're stronger. Better. Metro-York is a project undertaken by YorkCounts in 2006 and 2007 to generate recommendations for improving municipal prosperity and education with the aim of a better, stronger York County. The idea of Metro-York is to do something no other lead organization is doing comprehensively: zero in on the roots of regional problems and suggest regional solutions. The prosperity of all of York County is threatened, and only a regional approach can make this a better and stronger community. Metro-York Workgroup participants heard from state and national experts and engaged in research and discussion of the underlying causes. They realized that the need was for solutions that would address both the concentration of poverty and its effects and the unequal funding streams that perpetuate these conditions. The output of the Metro-York Workgroups was delivered to the YorkCounts Board, which adopted and is proud to present what have become known as the Metro-York recommendations. Be the next to say, "Count me in!" Learn more about Metro-York below -- then contact us to get involved. The Recommendations Eight clear, concise, forward-thinking ideas for improving municipal prosperity and education in the heart of York County -- plus background and footnotes for each recommendation. Public Opinion The public at large has weighed in on the underlying Metro-York issues, and according to a 2006 survey, these concepts enjoy popular support (PDF). Metro-York Map The townships, boroughs and city -- and overlapping school districts -- defined for the purposes of this project as the Metro-York region (PDF). Progress This is where we'll be keeping tabs on the progress of the Metro-York agenda. Includes a list of co-chairs for each recommendation going forward. Background More about Metro-York generally, including a timeline of events, the press release from the rollout of the recommendations and the "preamble" that was attached to the recommendations. Participants A list of those who took part in the Metro-York workgroups (PDF).

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