Ted’s Talk
Team Orange:
Beyond these accomplishments, what strikes me most is the culture we've built—one where employees genuinely care for each other and our community. I've watched you adapt to change, embrace new challenges, and consistently put Orange County's best interests first. Your professionalism, creativity, and dedication have made every difficult decision easier and every success more meaningful. You've proven that when committed people work together toward common goals, extraordinary things happen. As I transition to my new role in Chapel Hill, I carry with me countless memories of your excellence and the deep respect I have for your service. Orange County's future is bright because of the foundation you've built and continues to strengthen every day. Thank you for making these five years truly rewarding. Keep doing the exceptional work that makes Orange County such a wonderful place to live, work, and thrive.
As I write this final Ted's Talk, I'm filled with profound gratitude for the privilege of serving Orange County alongside each of you for the past five years. When I arrived in 2020, we were all in a "hunker down" mode just trying to get through the unknowns of the pandemic. Very soon thereafter as things began to normalize a bit, I could tell I was joining a special group of dedicated people. Nevertheless, I couldn't have imagined the depth of dedication and excellence I would witness daily from our County Team. Throughout my tenure, I've been consistently amazed by your unwavering commitment to our residents. Whether responding to emergencies, maintaining our facilities, planning for the future, delivering essential services, or simply answering phone calls with genuine care, you embody what public service truly means. You've shown resilience during challenging times, innovation in solving complex problems, and compassion in every interaction. Together, we've achieved remarkable milestones: opening new and renovating existing facilities, expanding digital services including public safety communications, launching comprehensive employee wellness programs, improving employee benefits, establishing award-winning programs, building community-wide broadband service, and creating a more supportive work environment.
With sincere appreciation and best wishes,
Ted Voorhees,
Orange County Administrator
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Cover Photo: Participants try making their own spice mix during a Youth Cooking Class program hosted at the Extension Office. Learn more on page 21.
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