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always a part of our events, where they are giving away boxes of food or hot meals,which is very helpful for our residents. And that also encourages them to come out and be a part of the activities knowing that they will leave with some food.” A partnership with District Heights Elementary School has also been forged, and the city assists in providing essential support to its students, including school supplies, backpacks, clothing, and other essential items. A VISION FOR THE FUTURE Looking ahead, Mayor Miller says the focus will be on the Main Street Marlboro Pike project, including an initiative to bring community policing to the area, before the new municipal building is ready. According to Street, the city commission has recently approved a long-term growth and annexation plan. “That is exciting because that plan is tied very tightly to our delivery of municipal services, and our city- wide events and our city-specific services, which we are agile enough to offer with more flexibility than perhaps some others could,” he suggests. In summary, Mayor Miller conveys, “We want to make it so that if you want to be a part of us, it will be a privilege because we feel that we offer so much.” PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n District Heights www.districtheights.org 10 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 06