Made an appearance at the Shaw Mass Communication Department student recognition ceremony. Students at Shaw were finalists for national honors in an electronic media competition. The National Broadcasting Society-Alpha Epsilon Rho annually honors student-produced work. Shaw students' work was nominated in three categories: best video public affairs; video sports program and the music video category. Photo
Will proclaim April as Raleigh Poetry Month in a proclamation that includes the statement, “Whereas, the art of poetry enriches the City of Raleigh by inspiring, enlightening, and entertaining our citizens.” Story
04/08/09
Scheduled to meet with U.S. Senator Kay Hagen along with the rest of the Raleigh City Council
04/14/09
Attending a meeting of the Budget and Economic Development Committee
04/15/09
Meeting of the Transportation Advisory Committee
04/16/09-04/18/09
Will attend the Inter-City Visit and Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas. City of Raleigh officials will visit Dallas to get a feel at how the city has become a successful market for transit, arts investment and headquarter relocation. More information
Meeting with German exchange student from Enloe High School
04/22/09
Presenting awards at the 2009 Environmental Awards at the Marbles Kids Museum. In an effort to recognize outstanding work in sustainable development and environmental stewardship, the City of Raleigh has created the Raleigh Environmental Awards. More information
04/23/09
Spoke at the funeral services of Sen. Vernon Malone, who passed away April 18 at the age of 77.
Rex Healthcare Ribbon Cutting
04/24/09
Attending TRI-Map meeting at RDU
Attending the ribbon cutting of Interact of Wake County, a new family safety and empowerment center.
Welcoming the Convoy of Hope volunteers. Beginning at 9 a.m., thousands will gather, rain or shine, to participate in Raleigh's Convoy of Hope, located at the Seven Acres of Hope site located in the 700 block of New Bern Avenue near South Swain Street. More info
04/25/09
Participating in the Run For Our Heroes to honor Raleigh Police Officers who were killed in the line of duty.
Welcoming the Raleigh Youth Empowerment Summit participants to the Raleigh Convention Center. The summit is presented by the city's Human Relations Commission. [pdf flier]
04/27/09
Attending a special meeting of the Raleigh City Council to discuss the Public Utilities Department's Capital Improvement Plan.
04/28/09
Attending a meeting of the Budget and Economic Development Committee
04/29/09
Visiting Cathedral School to speak to a class of fourth graders.
