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Public Notice Apex Ranked 14th Best Place to Live in USA
& #1 in North Carolina

For Immediate Release July 16, 2007

CNNMoney.com reported today that the editors of Money Magazine had ranked the Town of Apex as the 14th best in their annual list, 2007 Edition, of the 100 Best Places in America to Live.  This year’s list had focused on smaller communities under 50,000 in population that offered the best combination of economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do, and a real sense of community.  The web article highlighted the Town’s “impressively intact” “turn-of-the-century” Historic Downtown District.  This designation gives Apex the distinction of being the best in North Carolina as only two other, but lower-ranked, North Carolina municipalities were on the national list.

Mayor Keith H. Weatherly expressed his appreciation for this recognition as he said, “We are all so pleased and proud that our Town has attracted this kind of positive national attention.  Our Town Council and town employees have really worked together with our citizens, our businesses, our schools and churches to make this community one of the best places in all of America to have a home, to raise a family, to go school, to start a business, and to enjoy a safe and happy lifestyle.” 

As news of the national ranking of Apex spread, calls and inquiries poured into Town offices and the local Chamber of Commerce.  “We’ve had a deluge this morning of people from everywhere wanting to know more about Apex,” said Apex Town Manager Bruce Radford.  “We are always glad to share all we can about opportunities in Apex.  This is a very welcoming community,” added Radford.

Mayor Weatherly continued by saying, “We have tried to maintain a delicate balance of managing our growth, holding development to high standards, keeping taxes low, creating attractive and affordable neighborhoods, supporting local schools with high academic achievement, offering diverse recreation programs, and keeping crime out of our Town with a strong public safety program.  Our water towers all feature the slogan APEX -- THE PEAK OF GOOD LIVING.  Today that’s not just a goal, it’s the truth."

For questions or more information, call the Apex Town Manager, Bruce Radford,
at (919) 249-3301 or e-mail to bruce.radford@apexnc.org.