[Music] at Ramsey County we place our residents at the Forefront of our efforts our commitment to ensure that County Services applications and programs are not only inclusive and accessible but also efficient all while providing service of Excellence we understand that building trust within our community is as vital as providing services our focus is on fostering relationship ships with community members and organizations all aimed at supporting healthy and safe communities we actively share information with our racially ethnically and culturally diverse communities drawing from the lessons we've learned during the pandemic to improve our communication both within our organization and with our partners in recognition of our share Community power we're investing in the transforming systems together initiative this initiative extends an invitation to to Residents to actively participate in decisions regarding priorities approaches budgets and program designs ensuring that your voice shape our actions our vision is to build the community where every individual is valued and can Thrive this Vision includes economic Prosperity we support business growth and development in our communities creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and their employees employes to achieve uput Mobility to make this Vision real we've made multi-million dollar investments into our housing and local Redevelopment projects near crucial Transit lines we've also strengthened Partnerships with housing agencies and developers who rely on us for needed support and financial services in acknowledgement of those wishing to engage in business with or on behalf of Ramsey County we developing an approach to address disproportionate outcomes by deconstructing organizational barriers our goal is to create a fair and more inclusive system that truly reflects the diverse communities we serve Ramsey County goal is to continue to build on what is working well eliminating barriers to access and strengthened areas that will support a strong thriving business Community for all