Earlier this week, Richmond Promise Executive Director Christopher Whitmore had the opportunity to join the City of Emeryville's Community Services Committee to share a bit about the work we do as well as some of the benefits that Promise programs bring to cities like Richmond. Thank you so much to Community Services Manager Rebecca Sermeno for inviting us, and thanks to Mayor Courtney Welch, Councilmember Kalimah Priforce, and city staff who joined us for taking the time to learn about the work we do on behalf of Richmond students! #richmondpromise #promiseprograms
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Today’s #MayorsDeskMonday feature is City of Birmingham, Alabama, Mayor Randall Woodfin (City of Birmingham Mayor's Office ), the city’s youngest leader in 120 years. In spring 2022, Mayor Woodfin spoke with Anthony Flint about setting up a unified command center for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the American Rescue Plan Act funds, the city’s participation in a guaranteed-income pilot program for single mothers, and his vision for neighborhood revitalization. “We have to pave more streets,” he said. “We have to have adequate playground equipment. We have to partner with our power company to get more LED lights in that neighborhood, so people feel safe. We have to invest in healthy food options so our citizens can have a better quality of life. These are the things related to neighborhood revitalization that I frame and address to make sure people want to live in these places.” #MayorsDeskMonday is a series spotlighting the mayors featured in Anthony Flint’s recent book “Mayor’s Desk: 20 Conversations with Local Leaders Solving Global Problems.” Learn more about “Mayor’s Desk”: https://lnkd.in/et7kzed3 Buy the book: https://lnkd.in/eJwAE2RT
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PhD Candidate | Facilities & Public Health/Safety || Author | Green White Greed, From the Road Untarred, Love and the Huntsman, Sigh Lens, et al.
As St. George, a rich wealthy, white-dominated suburb detaches from Baton Rouge city, motivated by the need to create a school system that is overall excellent, and not impacted by the almost always C grade performance of the #EBR East Baton Rouge Parish School System, do we call this classism or racism? The newly founded #city now has a great point to prove, standing as a municipality. Considering the bold steps taken by the many residents of St. George, do we expect more detachments and independence of other suburbs? What are the pros and cons of this development, socially and economically? Well, economically, we could predict the outcome considering median income per household and the cost of starting up to exist and develop even more. Socially, we might not be precise. However, we could ascertain the number, type and function of various social infrastructure currently in existence, and whether their coexistence advances a society that is not only unique but fully represented in terms of making consensus on critical decisions. We might say that because St. #George conquered becoming a city, but the next steps are the more important things. I am not being pessimistic but I do hope that they get it right. Important questions the leaders might want to cogitate and deliberate upon should and must include, "What is next for us to do? What are our vision and expectations? How do we measure our development and success? How do we become more representative of the diverse voices and different minds that make up our city? What are the critical lessons learnt from the failures and successes of existing cities within and beyond Louisiana? What do we stand for?" and many more. Again, as St. George declares its independence, which comes next? How else does it impact Baton Rouge as a city and a parish seat? Do we call this #racism or classism? #TheSolutionPeddler #GreenUrbanism Photo Credit: The Advocate
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT : 🎙️ ** John Dade on *The Raad Life*!** 🎙️ We had an incredible discussion today with **John Dade**, candidate for Buena Park City Council District 3! 🌟 He shared his insights on how Buena Park can thrive and his plans for tackling the most pressing issues affecting not only **Buena Park** but also **Orange County** as a whole. We explored key topics such as: - **Public Safety**: John emphasized the need for stronger partnerships with law enforcement to combat rising crime rates and ensure safer neighborhoods for all Buena Park residents. - **Economic Growth**: His vision includes attracting new businesses to the area, creating better jobs, and reinvesting in community infrastructure, all of which benefit the broader Orange County economy. - **Homelessness**: John laid out a compassionate, yet firm, strategy to address the homelessness crisis, focusing on providing necessary services while maintaining public order. - **Government Accountability**: John stressed the importance of holding local government accountable to the people, ensuring that new developments and policies are made with transparency and benefit the community directly. We also discussed how these issues connect to the challenges facing all of **Orange County**, from managing urban growth to balancing economic progress with environmental preservation. If you missed it, you can still catch the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/gceRcEVm 🎥 What’s your take on John’s plans for Buena Park and Orange County? Drop your thoughts below! 👇 #JohnDade #BuenaPark #District3 #TheRaadLife #PublicSafety #EconomicGrowth #HomelessnessSolutions #GovernmentAccountability #Leadership #CommunityAdvocate #OrangeCountyMatters #LocalGovernment #WatchNow #BuildingBetter #OCLeadership #CommunityImpact #SmartDevelopment #LocalPolicyMatters #StrongerTogether #OrangeCountyFuture #ResponsibleGrowth #InclusiveCommunities #BuenaParkStrong
THE RAAD LIFE: John Dade, Buena Park City Council
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Great insights were shared at the FOCUS St. Louis event! Former St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay, Former St. Louis County Council Member Colleen Wasinger, and Former President & CEO of Bi-State Development and Mayor of Chesterfield John Nations provided valuable nuggets on finding common ground through civil discourse. Here are some key takeaways from the event: 1. Building relationships is crucial to achieving success. 2. Working across party lines is necessary for progress. 3. Disagreements can be productive, as long as they are respectful. 4. Avoid seeking attention in a negative way. 5. Politics should be about the business of people, not outside agendas. 6. Our young people need more ways to connect and get involved. It was good to hear the discussion on how we can improve civil discourse in our community. Thank you to Yemi A. Akande-Bartsch, Ph.D and Jody Sowell Sowell for facilitating these important discussions. Let's continue to strive for civil discourse and finding common ground. #FOCUSStLouis #CivilDiscourse #CommunityDiscussions
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According to George W. Bush Presidential Center America is facing a critical shortage of affordable housing, the worst since 1940. However, success stories in suburban cities such as Frisco, Texas, offer a beacon of hope. Their exemplary housing policies, such as streamlined permitting processes and a developer-friendly approach, illuminate a path forward. #AffordableHousing #HousingSolutions https://bit.ly/48ot772
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Thank you to Governor Josh Shapiro and Lt Governor Austin Davis for their commitment to Main Street Matters, Keystone Communities, and work done by the Pennsylvania Downtown Center. Investments like this one to revitalize downtown districts are huge in improving quality of life for the local community and creating a positive visitor experience for people from outside of the area. Lt. Gov Davis Touts Main Street Matters Proposal - https://lnkd.in/ecZGNins #mainstreetsmatter #mainstreetusa #economicdevelopment
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3moWe were fortunate to have you. Y'all are doing great work in Richmond!!! Thank you for lighting the way for Emeryville's Promise Initiative.