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Home > Government > Mayor Meeker On the Move > Mayor Meeker On The Move: November 2008

Mayor Meeker On The Move: November 2008


11/02/08

Participating in the Rex Healthcare half-marathon in downtown Raleigh

11/04/08

11/07/08
  • Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Roundtable
  • Meeting of the Wake County Mayor's Association

11/09/08

Welcoming the AASHE Conference and Expo to the Raleigh Convention Center. AASHE is the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. More information

11/11/08

Veterans Day will also be the day we celebrate Raleigh's "sister city" in France, Compiegne. The day will begin with a rededication of Parc Compiegne, a slight, green oasis of open space between Chamberlain Street and Logan Court. A reception will be held at 6 p.m. in the McCain Gallery. More information

11/12/08

Will bring greetings to the North Carolina Community Development Association Fall Conference in downtown Raleigh. More information

11/13/08
  • Announcing that the Raleigh Police Department will be moving its headquarters to 6716 Six Forks Road.  More information
  • Taking a hard hat tour of the new Sanderford Neighborhood Center now being constructed  Visit the project page
  • Meeting of the Wake Transit Leadership Team

11/14/08

Will join the DHIC dedication/open house for Wakefield Hills and Wakefield Manor. More information on DHIC

11/17/08
  • Discussing Rosengarten Park
  • Discussing the Comprehensive Plan

11/18/08

Will attend City Council meeting at 1 p.m.
Use RTNSV to watch the meetings live and on-demand.

11/19/08
  • Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker and university Chancellor Dr. James Oblinger signed an agreement (link to video) that transferred the historic fire bell back into the City’s custody. The bell is the oldest relic of the Raleigh Fire Department. After cleaning and restoration, the bell may be placed in the $226 million public safety building on which construction is to begin next year.
  • Attending a meeting of the Transportation Advisory Committee.

11/20/08

Attending the sixth annual Clarence E. Lightner Endowment Youth Leadership Banquet. The banquet will serve as a benefit fundraiser to continue programs of the youth leadership academy that was established in honor of the late mayor. More details about the Clarence E. Lightner Leadership Endowment Fund

11/25/08
  • Participating in the Salvation Army Kettle Kick-Off on the steps of the Wake County Courthouse. Mayor Meeker was among the first to ring the bell and place money in the kettle. Though donations to the organization are down this year, demands have increased by 30 to 35 percent. To donate online, click here and to help, also visit www.keepthebellringing.org.
  • Attending a meeting of the Budget and Economic Development Committee

11/27/08

Happy Thanksgiving Day! Catch up on some history

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