September 5, 2025
Most residents interact with county government without even realizing it. Christine Myers believes the best government is the kind that protects taxpayers, supports families, and strengthens communities — often behind the scenes. Here are seven ways Morris County quietly works for you every day.
1) KEEPING TAXES STABLE WITH RESPONSIBLE BUDGETS
Under the Board’s leadership, Morris County has adopted balanced budgets that hold the county tax rate steady while expanding funding for public safety, human services, education, and infrastructure. Stable finances = stability for families.
2) PROTECTING OUR TRIPLE-A CREDIT RATING
Morris County has earned the highest possible bond ratings for five decades, which keeps borrowing costs low for capital projects like roads, bridges, and facilities — saving taxpayers money year after year.
3) “WE LOVE SMALL BUSINESSES” — REAL GRANTS, REAL IMPACT
The county’s Small Business Grant Program used federal ARPA funds to reimburse eligible pandemic-recovery costs for local employers and nonprofits — with additional funding approved to keep support flowing. When small businesses thrive, communities do too.
4) VETERANS SERVICES THAT SHOW UP
From help navigating VA benefits to connecting veterans with healthcare, housing, transportation, and employment resources, the county’s Veterans Services Officers are a lifeline. A new federal Vet Center access point is also coming online to expand counseling and referrals.
5) PREPARED FOR THE UNEXPECTED
Morris County’s Rescue Task Force program enhances local emergency response for critical incidents, combining EMS and law-enforcement capabilities so first responders can act faster and smarter when it matters most.
6) THE LARGEST COUNTY PARK SYSTEM IN NEW JERSEY
More than 20,000 acres, 39 facilities, 260+ miles of trails — and millions of visits each year. The county keeps investing in parks so families have safe, beautiful places to gather, play, and explore.
7) Neighbors helping Neighbors
Human Services is the largest Count organization, but they work with and through more than 45 non-profit organizations to support our residents from early childhood through the most senior, and all the challenges in between. The County recognizes that it isn’t the government people need, they need each other. In other words, the county optimizes tax dollars get a better results, and achieve healthier, happier community.
Bottom line: This is what Christine means by responsible leadership — budgets that respect taxpayers, services that meet people where they are, and investments that make Morris County the best place in New Jersey to live, work, and raise a family.
Morris County was in fact declared the best place to live in New Jersey by the Daily Record.
