The document contains rebuttals to various claims made against the mayor of Charleston, South Carolina. It disputes that the mayor has mismanaged funds, increased taxes significantly, failed to create jobs or support businesses, mishandled development projects, or neglected infrastructure like drainage and transportation. The mayor's record is defended, with statistics presented on economic growth, tax rates, business assistance programs, and capital spending on drainage projects under his leadership of the city.
NFIB Responds to Senator Brian Foley’s Baseless Attack on Main StreetUnshackle Upstate
Senator Brian Foley launched an "unfounded attack" against the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), accusing them of promoting job outsourcing. However, NFIB represents over 10,000 small businesses across New York state. Furthermore, Senator Foley has a 0% voting record over the past two years supporting small business issues. His votes have actually driven jobs out of New York through increased taxes and spending. NFIB urges voters to review Foley's record and support his opponent, Lee Zeldin, in the upcoming election.
Janet Darnell discovered she had breast cancer after getting a mammogram during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, even though she did not have health insurance. A nonprofit called Partners for Breast Cancer Care paid for her biopsy and treatment. After recovering, Darnell began volunteering for the nonprofit and is now its director, helping many others receive care. She credits the organization with saving her life.
The document discusses challenges facing Long Island in retaining its young population and ideas to address this. Specifically:
- Long Island is aging as the population of residents over 65 grows while those aged 45-64 declines. The labor force has also shrunk to its lowest level in over a decade.
- At the same time, young residents are leaving due to a lack of affordable housing, good job opportunities, and entertainment options. A survey found 30% of 18-36 year olds are considering leaving.
- Suggestions to retain young residents include building more affordable apartments, investing in public transportation and arts, promoting entrepreneurship, and revitalizing downtown areas to make them more attractive places to socialize.
The Community Development Department newsletter provides updates on department activities and projects. It summarizes that the department is finding new ways to be more efficient with fewer resources. It also discusses that the department is working on code enforcement policy updates and a Downtown East Precise Plan to encourage development. Finally, it welcomes new staff and previews upcoming planning commission projects.
The document summarizes the mission and activities of BizFed, a federation of over 155 business organizations in LA County representing 275,000 employers and 3 million employees. BizFed advocates for policies to strengthen the regional economy on issues such as transportation, environment, taxes, and regulation. It mobilizes its diverse membership to influence leaders and achieve advocacy wins like job creation programs and protecting access to affordable fuel.
This presentation provides an overview of resources that support youth entrepreneurs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It identifies the Emerging Business Leaders organization and Junior Chamber International Edmonton chapter as primary local support systems. Secondary local support includes offices like the Intelligent Office of Edmonton. Potential support from outside the local community includes national groups like the Canadian Youth Business Foundation and provincial organizations such as Business Development Bank of Canada and Western Economic Diversification Canada.
NFIB Responds to Senator Brian Foley’s Baseless Attack on Main StreetUnshackle Upstate
Senator Brian Foley launched an "unfounded attack" against the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), accusing them of promoting job outsourcing. However, NFIB represents over 10,000 small businesses across New York state. Furthermore, Senator Foley has a 0% voting record over the past two years supporting small business issues. His votes have actually driven jobs out of New York through increased taxes and spending. NFIB urges voters to review Foley's record and support his opponent, Lee Zeldin, in the upcoming election.
Janet Darnell discovered she had breast cancer after getting a mammogram during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, even though she did not have health insurance. A nonprofit called Partners for Breast Cancer Care paid for her biopsy and treatment. After recovering, Darnell began volunteering for the nonprofit and is now its director, helping many others receive care. She credits the organization with saving her life.
The document discusses challenges facing Long Island in retaining its young population and ideas to address this. Specifically:
- Long Island is aging as the population of residents over 65 grows while those aged 45-64 declines. The labor force has also shrunk to its lowest level in over a decade.
- At the same time, young residents are leaving due to a lack of affordable housing, good job opportunities, and entertainment options. A survey found 30% of 18-36 year olds are considering leaving.
- Suggestions to retain young residents include building more affordable apartments, investing in public transportation and arts, promoting entrepreneurship, and revitalizing downtown areas to make them more attractive places to socialize.
The Community Development Department newsletter provides updates on department activities and projects. It summarizes that the department is finding new ways to be more efficient with fewer resources. It also discusses that the department is working on code enforcement policy updates and a Downtown East Precise Plan to encourage development. Finally, it welcomes new staff and previews upcoming planning commission projects.
The document summarizes the mission and activities of BizFed, a federation of over 155 business organizations in LA County representing 275,000 employers and 3 million employees. BizFed advocates for policies to strengthen the regional economy on issues such as transportation, environment, taxes, and regulation. It mobilizes its diverse membership to influence leaders and achieve advocacy wins like job creation programs and protecting access to affordable fuel.
This presentation provides an overview of resources that support youth entrepreneurs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It identifies the Emerging Business Leaders organization and Junior Chamber International Edmonton chapter as primary local support systems. Secondary local support includes offices like the Intelligent Office of Edmonton. Potential support from outside the local community includes national groups like the Canadian Youth Business Foundation and provincial organizations such as Business Development Bank of Canada and Western Economic Diversification Canada.
The document is a survey of candidates running for mayor of Jackson, Michigan in the August 2021 primary election. It includes their responses to questions about priorities if elected, budget cuts, and policing reforms. For priorities, candidates listed addressing public safety, infrastructure like roads and water lines, reducing crime, and neighborhood improvement. If forced to cut the budget, candidates said they would protect infrastructure, city services, and public safety like police and fire. On policing reforms, some supported oversight committees while others did not support defunding the police.
Suburban sprawl has led to increased driving and traffic congestion. Roads are a major subsidy for sprawl, as new roads encourage more development and induce more driving. The federal government spends over four times as much on new highways as on public transit. However, new roads do not relieve congestion and actually induce more traffic. They also encourage sprawl and damage the environment. The proposed $2.76 billion Legacy Highway in Utah would parallel an existing interstate and destroy critical habitat, yet continues to be pushed due to federal highway funding. Investing in public transit is a better solution to reduce traffic and encourage smart growth.
The document discusses the launch of the Social Enterprise Alliance of Long Island (SEA-LI) in December 2011. SEA-LI aims to promote social enterprise ventures that apply business strategies to achieve philanthropic goals. It seeks to create partnerships between non-profit and for-profit organizations to generate self-sustaining revenue streams that serve the public good. SEA-LI plans to raise $130,000 from founding sponsors to spearhead the development of these nonprofit/for-profit partnerships and provide related services like consultancy, training and conferences.
About DSLBD
Mission
The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) supports the development, economic growth, and retention of District-based businesses, and promotes economic development throughout the District's commercial corridors.
Vision
DSLBD envisions a business environment in which: DC businesses are connected in real-time with local, federal, and global business opportunities; businesses navigate government quickly, confidently, and effectively; and, every entrepreneur and business with a great idea and a great plan has the capital to make it happen.
About DSLBD
Mission
The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) supports the development, economic growth, and retention of District-based businesses, and promotes economic development throughout the District's commercial corridors.
Vision
DSLBD envisions a business environment in which: DC businesses are connected in real-time with local, federal, and global business opportunities; businesses navigate government quickly, confidently, and effectively; and, every entrepreneur and business with a great idea and a great plan has the capital to make it happen.
2.24.11 mayor ballard delivers 2011 state of the city addressAbdul-Hakim Shabazz
Mayor Ballard delivered his 2011 State of the City address, highlighting Indianapolis' economic progress and job growth in 2010 despite challenges. He discussed attracting over 8,700 new job commitments and $900 million in investments last year, the most in over a decade. Ballard also addressed redevelopment plans for the shuttered GM stamping plant and continuing job training programs. He emphasized maintaining a strong fiscal position through budget cuts and balanced budgets while still investing in infrastructure like parks, pools and sewers.
About DSLBD
Mission
The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) supports the development, economic growth, and retention of District-based businesses, and promotes economic development throughout the District's commercial corridors.
Vision
DSLBD envisions a business environment in which: DC businesses are connected in real-time with local, federal, and global business opportunities; businesses navigate government quickly, confidently, and effectively; and, every entrepreneur and business with a great idea and a great plan has the capital to make it happen.
Lansing City Council Ward 4 candidate questionnaireSarah Lehr
The document summarizes responses from two candidates, Elvin Caldwell and Brian Jackson, running for Lansing City Council Ward 4 in an October 2021 candidate survey conducted by WKAR. Caldwell's top three priorities are supporting public safety measures, economic development projects in the 4th Ward, and responding to constituents. Jackson's priorities are improving community-police relations, reducing homelessness through affordable housing, and ensuring financial stability. When asked about budget cuts, Caldwell said public safety funding is most important while Jackson said funding for the Human Relations & Community Service Department is most important. They differ on views of policing reforms, with Caldwell not supporting defunding police and Jackson supporting alternative community investments. Both aim to help Lansing's COVID-
Microservices refers to a software design architecture where applications are made of independently deployable services. The document discusses setting up a microservices architecture using Java, Jetty, Jersey, databases, caching, and Swagger. It provides code examples for configuring Jetty and Jersey to create a REST API, using databases through DbUtils, implementing caching with Caffeine, and generating Swagger documentation with annotations.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the connection between the TV program "I'm Singer" and singers' careers. It provides examples of singers who succeeded like Park Jung-hyeon and Kim Bum-soo or failed like Ok Joo-hyeon and Jo Kyu-chan on the show. A special case is discussed of Kim Yeon-woo, who took a chance on a special stage. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of honest PR, developing character, and trying hard to understand audience perspectives.
The document provides instructions for students to complete an online geography lesson and crossword puzzle activity. Students are directed to open a presentation slide and lesson, then complete an individual crossword puzzle by clicking boxes and filling in answers. Answers are checked by color, and students should print and submit their completed puzzle to the teacher.
Wisconsin's state symbols include the wood violet flower, robin bird, and sugar maple tree. The state animal is the badger and the capital is Madison. Wisconsin has a humid continental climate and its economy relies heavily on dairy farming, with over 25,000 dairy farms producing milk, butter, and cheese. Popular attractions include amusement parks, water parks, and fairs such as the World Clydesdale Show.
The document discusses how to effectively promote one's own self through public relations (PR). It notes that PR is important for getting jobs and having confidence, not just abilities. The author studies PR by analyzing related publications, and learning from how others express themselves on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Cyworld to attract interest and recognition through developing a unique personality.
This document discusses the location and themes of geography for a place. It provides the absolute and relative location as 7°W, 53°N in Ireland, which is located west of the UK and north of Spain in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The document also lists common themes of geography such as place, human-environmental interaction, movement, and region.
The document outlines Ad Art's service order procedures and tracking process in 4 steps: 1) receiving the service request, 2) scheduling the service crew within 72 hours for the first trip or 5 days for a second trip, 3) getting a signature upon completion, and 4) providing a detailed explanation, resolution, and materials to the customer. It also discusses Ad Art's communication methods including electronic job tracking and reports available on their website, as well as their ability to integrate with other customer software systems.
We teach a development bootcamp that provides coding skills through three levels over 7 days each, allowing students to become professional developers in just 21 days. The bootcamp is affordable and delivers high potential results, with the goal of training 500 junior developers and tech hybrids through practical workshops, expert teachers, and an supportive community.
The document is a survey of candidates running for mayor of Jackson, Michigan in the August 2021 primary election. It includes their responses to questions about priorities if elected, budget cuts, and policing reforms. For priorities, candidates listed addressing public safety, infrastructure like roads and water lines, reducing crime, and neighborhood improvement. If forced to cut the budget, candidates said they would protect infrastructure, city services, and public safety like police and fire. On policing reforms, some supported oversight committees while others did not support defunding the police.
Suburban sprawl has led to increased driving and traffic congestion. Roads are a major subsidy for sprawl, as new roads encourage more development and induce more driving. The federal government spends over four times as much on new highways as on public transit. However, new roads do not relieve congestion and actually induce more traffic. They also encourage sprawl and damage the environment. The proposed $2.76 billion Legacy Highway in Utah would parallel an existing interstate and destroy critical habitat, yet continues to be pushed due to federal highway funding. Investing in public transit is a better solution to reduce traffic and encourage smart growth.
The document discusses the launch of the Social Enterprise Alliance of Long Island (SEA-LI) in December 2011. SEA-LI aims to promote social enterprise ventures that apply business strategies to achieve philanthropic goals. It seeks to create partnerships between non-profit and for-profit organizations to generate self-sustaining revenue streams that serve the public good. SEA-LI plans to raise $130,000 from founding sponsors to spearhead the development of these nonprofit/for-profit partnerships and provide related services like consultancy, training and conferences.
About DSLBD
Mission
The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) supports the development, economic growth, and retention of District-based businesses, and promotes economic development throughout the District's commercial corridors.
Vision
DSLBD envisions a business environment in which: DC businesses are connected in real-time with local, federal, and global business opportunities; businesses navigate government quickly, confidently, and effectively; and, every entrepreneur and business with a great idea and a great plan has the capital to make it happen.
About DSLBD
Mission
The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) supports the development, economic growth, and retention of District-based businesses, and promotes economic development throughout the District's commercial corridors.
Vision
DSLBD envisions a business environment in which: DC businesses are connected in real-time with local, federal, and global business opportunities; businesses navigate government quickly, confidently, and effectively; and, every entrepreneur and business with a great idea and a great plan has the capital to make it happen.
2.24.11 mayor ballard delivers 2011 state of the city addressAbdul-Hakim Shabazz
Mayor Ballard delivered his 2011 State of the City address, highlighting Indianapolis' economic progress and job growth in 2010 despite challenges. He discussed attracting over 8,700 new job commitments and $900 million in investments last year, the most in over a decade. Ballard also addressed redevelopment plans for the shuttered GM stamping plant and continuing job training programs. He emphasized maintaining a strong fiscal position through budget cuts and balanced budgets while still investing in infrastructure like parks, pools and sewers.
About DSLBD
Mission
The Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) supports the development, economic growth, and retention of District-based businesses, and promotes economic development throughout the District's commercial corridors.
Vision
DSLBD envisions a business environment in which: DC businesses are connected in real-time with local, federal, and global business opportunities; businesses navigate government quickly, confidently, and effectively; and, every entrepreneur and business with a great idea and a great plan has the capital to make it happen.
Lansing City Council Ward 4 candidate questionnaireSarah Lehr
The document summarizes responses from two candidates, Elvin Caldwell and Brian Jackson, running for Lansing City Council Ward 4 in an October 2021 candidate survey conducted by WKAR. Caldwell's top three priorities are supporting public safety measures, economic development projects in the 4th Ward, and responding to constituents. Jackson's priorities are improving community-police relations, reducing homelessness through affordable housing, and ensuring financial stability. When asked about budget cuts, Caldwell said public safety funding is most important while Jackson said funding for the Human Relations & Community Service Department is most important. They differ on views of policing reforms, with Caldwell not supporting defunding police and Jackson supporting alternative community investments. Both aim to help Lansing's COVID-
Microservices refers to a software design architecture where applications are made of independently deployable services. The document discusses setting up a microservices architecture using Java, Jetty, Jersey, databases, caching, and Swagger. It provides code examples for configuring Jetty and Jersey to create a REST API, using databases through DbUtils, implementing caching with Caffeine, and generating Swagger documentation with annotations.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document discusses the connection between the TV program "I'm Singer" and singers' careers. It provides examples of singers who succeeded like Park Jung-hyeon and Kim Bum-soo or failed like Ok Joo-hyeon and Jo Kyu-chan on the show. A special case is discussed of Kim Yeon-woo, who took a chance on a special stage. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of honest PR, developing character, and trying hard to understand audience perspectives.
The document provides instructions for students to complete an online geography lesson and crossword puzzle activity. Students are directed to open a presentation slide and lesson, then complete an individual crossword puzzle by clicking boxes and filling in answers. Answers are checked by color, and students should print and submit their completed puzzle to the teacher.
Wisconsin's state symbols include the wood violet flower, robin bird, and sugar maple tree. The state animal is the badger and the capital is Madison. Wisconsin has a humid continental climate and its economy relies heavily on dairy farming, with over 25,000 dairy farms producing milk, butter, and cheese. Popular attractions include amusement parks, water parks, and fairs such as the World Clydesdale Show.
The document discusses how to effectively promote one's own self through public relations (PR). It notes that PR is important for getting jobs and having confidence, not just abilities. The author studies PR by analyzing related publications, and learning from how others express themselves on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Cyworld to attract interest and recognition through developing a unique personality.
This document discusses the location and themes of geography for a place. It provides the absolute and relative location as 7°W, 53°N in Ireland, which is located west of the UK and north of Spain in the eastern Atlantic Ocean. The document also lists common themes of geography such as place, human-environmental interaction, movement, and region.
The document outlines Ad Art's service order procedures and tracking process in 4 steps: 1) receiving the service request, 2) scheduling the service crew within 72 hours for the first trip or 5 days for a second trip, 3) getting a signature upon completion, and 4) providing a detailed explanation, resolution, and materials to the customer. It also discusses Ad Art's communication methods including electronic job tracking and reports available on their website, as well as their ability to integrate with other customer software systems.
We teach a development bootcamp that provides coding skills through three levels over 7 days each, allowing students to become professional developers in just 21 days. The bootcamp is affordable and delivers high potential results, with the goal of training 500 junior developers and tech hybrids through practical workshops, expert teachers, and an supportive community.
The document discusses various types of language assessment used in summer school programs. It describes formative assessments used to evaluate student progress on a daily basis and summative assessments like tests administered at the end of a course. The document also discusses the differences between tests, evaluations, and assessments. It provides examples of different types of language tests, their purposes, and considerations for ensuring reliability and validity.
The document appears to be a voice over script that tells the story of a young man named James who is encouraged by his friend Georgia to audition for a music program in London. James is hesitant to pursue the opportunity due to doubts about his abilities and not knowing how to get to London for the audition. The voice over from James' father provides encouragement and advice, urging James to pursue his dreams and potential with guidance from others despite past difficulties in their relationship.
The document is a manifesto from Skift outlining their vision for the future of travel in 2020 and beyond. Some of the key points include:
- The future of travel will be defined at the intersection of technology and marketing as well as user experience and design.
- Travel trends will increasingly be defined by regions outside the US and Europe, especially Southeast Asia, as the locus of travel shifts eastward.
- The future of travel brands will focus on inspiration, personalization, and helping travelers connect to their surroundings through experiences rather than just digital connectivity.
- Smart cities and the rise of on-demand mobility and services will change how travel is planned, booked, and experienced to be seamless
The document presents an implicit association test comparing analog and digital concepts. It lists positive and negative words and asks the user to match them with either analog or digital photos. The goal is to test associations between concepts by changing the position of "analog" and "digital" to explore any implicit biases.
This book provides a brief biography of Marie Curie, highlighting key facts about her life and career. It notes that she was born in Poland in 1867 and dreamed of being a scientist from a young age. As an adult, Marie Curie discovered two new elements, polonium and radium, making her the first scientist to discover multiple elements. The book also mentions that she worked with her husband Pierre to uncover secrets about X-rays and the atom. Overall, the summary introduces Marie Curie as a pioneering female scientist who achieved breakthrough discoveries in physics and chemistry despite facing challenges as a woman in science.
Hermosa Beach Community Dialogue: Phase II - Finance SubgroupStopHermosaBeachOil
The finance subgroup analyzed Hermosa Beach's current financial condition and compared it to five similar cities. Hermosa Beach has a lower annual budget, lower revenue per capita, and higher crime rate than most comparisons. Expenses per capita are also lower, especially for general government. The city's main obligations are pension costs and an oil settlement. It also has around $100 million in infrastructure needs but insufficient revenue. Opportunities include creatively increasing revenues through business development and efficiencies through partnerships. The subgroup recommends prioritizing these opportunities to differentiate the city and provide better services with less waste.
Investing in Place: Economic Renewal in N BCSNCIRE
Presentation by Sean Markey of SFU's Centre for Sustainable Community Development at the June 24, 2013 annual general meeting of Skeena-Nass Centre for Innovation in Resource Economics (SNCIRE)
Here are a few reasons why Pulaski County and its cities would benefit from forming an urban county government:
1. It would consolidate duplicate services across jurisdictions. Currently, each city and the county provide similar services like public works, emergency services, etc. Merging them into one government avoids wasting money on unnecessary duplication.
2. An urban county government would give citizens better representation. Currently residents may feel disconnected from their county government if they live in one of the cities. A single, unified government ensures everyone has a voice in decisions affecting the entire area.
3. Forming an urban county could strengthen economic development efforts. A larger, combined jurisdiction presents a more attractive partner for businesses considering expansion or relocation. It also simpl
Julie Luton is running for State Representative for District 70. She has a B.A. in English and minor in Business. She is running to promote public education, healthcare access, property tax reform, and economic growth for all Texans. Her qualifications include experience as a small business owner, community volunteer, church leader, and public school advocate. She believes term limits should be implemented but must allow enough time for representatives to learn the job. She plans to address high property taxes and infrastructure issues through reducing the local share of education funding, long-term transportation planning, and economic development collaboration between state, county, and local entities.
This document provides an overview of municipal debt and how to research it using the Electronic Municipal Market Access (EMMA) database. It discusses how municipal debt has increased dramatically over time, and why cities have taken on more debt. The key reasons discussed are decreasing tax revenues but increasing expenses, forcing cities to borrow more. It then provides instructions on how to use EMMA to find municipal bond offering statements and financial reports, which disclose details on revenues, expenses, debt levels, and more. The objective is to educate people on interpreting municipal financial information to support activism and organizing.
The document provides an annual report for the City of Johns Creek for 2011. It summarizes the city's mission, administration, public safety services including police, fire, and 911 dispatch, public works, recreation, development, finances, and community events over the past year. It highlights accomplishments such as improved response times for emergency services, expanded community programs, and maintenance of taxes and sound finances while continuing to provide quality services efficiently.
Presentation to the AIAS Grassroots conference, Washington, DC, July 2015 covering global issues, the designer democracy challenge, and inspiring community case studies that demonstrate the collective impact of community collaboration.
The document provides a report on the current status and recommendations for revitalizing the Windy Ridge community in Charlotte, NC. It discusses the history of predatory lending practices that led to foreclosures in Windy Ridge. Currently, Windy Ridge has high crime rates and a transient rental population due to a lack of community engagement and amenities. The report studies precedents like cohousing models and sustainable villages to inform a proposal to redevelop Windy Ridge physically and socially through public-private partnerships and grant funding. This would create stable, affordable housing and increase resident investment in the community.
This document discusses local government in Texas, focusing on municipal and county governments. It provides information on the various forms and structures of city and county governments, how they are organized, their powers and limitations, revenues and expenditures. The key points made are:
1) Local governments, especially cities, have the greatest impact on citizens' daily lives through services like water, schools, streets, and public safety.
2) Texas has multiple forms of municipal government including strong mayor-council, weak mayor-council, and council-manager systems.
3) County governments have a standardized structure across Texas and limited powers granted by the state. Their revenues primarily come from property and sales taxes.
4)
I upload all my TIF presentations to http://www.slideshare.net/tomtee. These presentations have been viewed over 44,000 times! The champ is the presentation on the 27th ward which has been viewed 4,292 times. So - if you are one of the people whose viewed these presentations and found them valuable - PLEASE support our work by (1) signing our email list at http://tinyurl.com/SignUp-CivicLab, (2) consider renting a desk with us (we're in Chicago's West Loop), and (3) making a deducible contribution via our fiscal agent, the Investigative News Network - http://tinyurl.com/SupportTheLab-INN. We are online at http://www.tifreports.com. Contact me - tom@civiclab.us.
Global challenges like urbanization, inequality, and climate change threaten communities. By 2030, 6 in 10 people will live in cities facing housing shortages and increased costs of $16 trillion to address. Climate change will require $75-100 billion annually for developing countries to adapt. Inequality between neighborhoods in major cities has grown significantly. However, citizen-led grassroots movements and design assistance teams providing pro bono expertise have helped many communities implement revitalization strategies. Examples in Provincetown, Austin, and Tampa transitioned areas from car-oriented to more connected, sustainable, and equitable places.
Hermosa Beach Community Dialogue - Finance Subgroup Reportjustinforhb
This document provides a summary of a report by a community finance subgroup on the financial condition of Hermosa Beach. It addresses three questions: 1) What is the city's current financial condition and how does it compare to similar cities? 2) What are the city's legal financial obligations and "wants"? 3) What are the city's future opportunities and possibilities? For question 1, the subgroup found that Hermosa Beach has a lower budget and revenue per capita than comparable cities. It also has higher crime rates. For question 2, the city's main obligations are pensions and an oil settlement. All other expenses are considered "wants." The document then outlines these obligations and wants.
Hermosa Beach - Finance Subgroup: A Report on the Financial/Fiscal Condition ...justinforhb
This document provides a summary of a report by a community finance subgroup on the financial condition of Hermosa Beach. It addresses three questions: 1) What is the city's current financial condition and how does it compare to similar cities? 2) What are the city's legal financial obligations and "wants"? 3) What are the city's future opportunities and possibilities? For question 1, the subgroup found that Hermosa Beach has a lower budget and revenue per capita than comparable cities. It also has higher crime rates. For question 2, the city's main obligations are pensions and an oil settlement. All other expenses are considered "wants." The document then outlines these obligations and wants.
2016 mv p&z workshop brochure 10 11-16Stacy Smith
The document provides information about registering for the 30th Annual Miami Valley Planning and Zoning Workshop being held on December 2, 2016 at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio. Registration is $50 for APA members and $55 for non-members, which includes all sessions, parking, lunch, and a social. The registration deadline is November 23, 2016 and no refunds will be provided after that date. The workshop will include sessions on topics like medical marijuana, food production zoning, and complete streets.
Sustainable Coastal Development: Finding Certainty in Uncertain TimesOregon Sea Grant
The document discusses key trends and challenges facing cities including globalization, climate change, technological innovation, aging infrastructure, and changing demographics. It analyzes population and employment changes in various cities between 1970-2020 and investment in areas like venture capital and university research. Quality of life factors like parks, culture and education are also examined. Lessons for cities include the need for leadership, a clear vision and goals, institutional capacity, transparency, appropriate financing, land control, design excellence, and public trust in development partnerships.
Here is Gabe Whitley's response to my defamation lawsuit for him calling me a rapist and perjurer in court documents.
You have to read it to believe it, but after you read it, you won't believe it. And I included eight examples of defamatory statements/
An astonishing, first-of-its-kind, report by the NYT assessing damage in Ukraine. Even if the war ends tomorrow, in many places there will be nothing to go back to.
Acolyte Episodes review (TV series) The Acolyte. Learn about the influence of the program on the Star Wars world, as well as new characters and story twists.
El Puerto de Algeciras continúa un año más como el más eficiente del continente europeo y vuelve a situarse en el “top ten” mundial, según el informe The Container Port Performance Index 2023 (CPPI), elaborado por el Banco Mundial y la consultora S&P Global.
El informe CPPI utiliza dos enfoques metodológicos diferentes para calcular la clasificación del índice: uno administrativo o técnico y otro estadístico, basado en análisis factorial (FA). Según los autores, esta dualidad pretende asegurar una clasificación que refleje con precisión el rendimiento real del puerto, a la vez que sea estadísticamente sólida. En esta edición del informe CPPI 2023, se han empleado los mismos enfoques metodológicos y se ha aplicado un método de agregación de clasificaciones para combinar los resultados de ambos enfoques y obtener una clasificación agregada.
Essential Tools for Modern PR Business .pptxPragencyuk
Discover the essential tools and strategies for modern PR business success. Learn how to craft compelling news releases, leverage press release sites and news wires, stay updated with PR news, and integrate effective PR practices to enhance your brand's visibility and credibility. Elevate your PR efforts with our comprehensive guide.
1. MISLEADING!
• Three times the South Carolina State Supreme Court has
declared the Town of James Island illegal. During the period of
litigation each time, the Town received funds that were taken
from the taxpayers of Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, North
Charleston and the other legally incorporated areas in the
county.
WRONG!
• 17,847 James Islanders have already joined the City of
Charleston. The City has always welcomed new citizens and
will continue to welcome the many James Islanders who are
now petitioning to join.
WRONG!
• What is causing concern in the areas of James Island that were
part of the defunct town is crime. A major reason for the
current wave of annexation requests is the police protection
offered by the City of Charleston. Our 412-officer police
department has devoted Team 3 to James and Johns Island –
44 patrol officers and CSI, SWAT, Traffic, Underwater Recover
Unit, Victim Services and special units responding 24/7 to
citizen needs.
• The quotes included in these articles come from the former
Mayor and a former Councilmember of the defunct town. The
automated phone call from their web site is, of course,
patently meaningless.
www.RileyForMayor.com
2. WRONG AND MISLEADING!
• This reference from a blog is to a 4-year-old story, although it
attempts to imply that the proposed increase is a current one.
• The City of Charleston has increased property taxes only once
since 1999 – in 2008, and the increase was quite modest. Few
cities can match Charleston’s record of fiscal prudence and
accomplishment.
– Charleston was the first city in South Carolina to get a
Triple A credit rating from Standard and Poor’s. And
Charleston got this rating at the height of the economic
downturn.
– Charleston’s property tax rate has decreased from 129.8
mills in 1999 to 79.1 mills in 2011.
MISLEADING!
• The truth is that Mayor Riley opposed the repeal of the point
of sale provision of the 2006 legislation. The repeal of this
legislation would have made our tax code patently unfair by
giving a huge tax advantage to the wealthiest property owners
and shifting the burden of property taxes to middle class and
working class homeowners. Mayor Riley supported
compromise legislation, which protected the middle class from
this unfair tax policy, and it passed the General Assembly in
2011.
3. WRONG!
• These figures are for the Charleston-North Charleston-
Summerville Metropolitan Statistical Area – in other words,
they are meaningless for the City of Charleston.
WRONG!
• This is a quote from a two-time, unsuccessful candidate for
Mayor, who has been a long-time opponent.
• Riley’s record on job creation is outstanding and ongoing. As
recently as October 24th, he announced the relocation of a
high tech company—PeopleMatter—to King Street. The
project will add 265 jobs and $18.8 million in capital
investment over the next four years and will be the largest
privately held technology company on the peninsula.
• The Digital Corridor’s accomplishments in the City have been
remarkable. Flagship I and Flagship II, the City’s premier co-
working facilities, have housed and/or graduated nearly 40
knowledge-based companies. The Digital Corridor now has 70
businesses and more than 3,000 jobs.
• The City’s Horizon project, in concert with MUSC and SCRDA, is
working to turn the groundbreaking research at MUSC into a
major biotech center close by that will provide hundreds of
new, high-paying jobs in private industry.
www.RileyForMayor.com
4. WRONG!
• Another unsupported quote from a long-time opponent.
• The City has set up a program through the Planning
Department to provide every significant development or
business project an individual staff member to shepherd them
through every step of the permit process. It has been very
successful.
• Businesses are not staying away, but coming in large numbers.
And the City also takes great care to assist existing as well as
new businesses, large and small, throughout the City. Last
year our Office of Business Services provided significant
business assistance to 560 businesses in the City.
• The Local Development Corporation lent nearly $1.5 million to
44 businesses in 2010. Just this month it received $1 million
in new Federal financing that will enable it to offer more loans.
5. MISLEADING!
• This matter was on Sullivan’s Island and had nothing to do with
the City of Charleston.
WRONG!
• This attempted smear cites a 4-year-old column and
shamelessly cuts out the first eleven words of this very
sentence: “To my knowledge, no one has ever accused him of
corruption, …”
www.RileyForMayor.com
6. WRONG!
• The UDAG program was designed to encourage new private
investment in cities experiencing severe economic distress.
The Charleston Place loan was structured to create the
incentive for the revitalization of downtown Charleston. The
loan agreement was like many others in the U.S. at the same
time. Interest is accruing on the loan and will be repaid to the
Local Development Corporation for the benefit of the citizens
of Charleston. The loan is not in arrears.
• The impact of Charleston Place has been beyond our most
optimistic expectations. Besides the job creation and direct
impact ton the tax base as a result of the project, other
benefits haven derived through the increased private
investment in the downtown, indirect job creation, and
improved quality of life.
7. WRONG!
• Specific Charleston Place numbers include:
– In 1979, there were 32 businesses in the surrounding
area – in 2009, there were 266.
– In 1979, the average appraised value of properties was
$118,221 – in 2009 the average was $2,582,405.
– In 1979, the total appraised value of properties in the
area was approximately $13 million – in 2009, it was
$392.1 million.
– In 1979, the assessment for the area was $791,595 – in
2009, it was $22,122,900.
– Other financial benefits to the City have been realized
from fees – business license, hospitality,
accommodation, local option, etc.
• In 2010, Charleston Place alone provided the following
numbers:
– 402 employees - $11.8 million payroll
– 100 jobs in the retail spaces
– 2009 property taxes - $1.477 million
– 2009 sales, use & hospitality taxes - $4.027 million
– Local hotel purchases $12.56 million.
www.RileyForMayor.com
8. WRONG!
• Charleston was put on a ‘watch list’ by two organizations that
were heavily pressured by a small group of Charleston citizens
who oppose cruise ships. The ‘watch list’ status does not label
Charleston as a ‘threatened cultural site.’ Charleston is, in fact,
a heralded cultural site as evidenced by its placement by
Conde’ Nast Traveler readers as the Number One most favorite
city to visit in the United States. Charleston has also been
named the Most Livable City in America, the Best Southern
City, and among the Best Cities in Which to Do Business, the
Top 10 Cities for Technology Jobs, the Best Performing Cities,
the Best Places to Live and Work for Young Professionals; the
Best Food and Wine Destinations in the World, and the Best
Places to Retire in the South.
WRONG!
• The SELC representation is totally wrong. Cruise ships do not
pollute Charleston harbor. They are regulated through
extensive federal and international laws and regulations,
governing every waste stream and discharge.
• There is no evidence that existing regulations are either
ineffective or insufficient to protect our environment.
MISLEADING!
• There is broad-based support throughout the community for
the Union Pier Concept Plan and Mayor Riley’s support of it.
The vast majority of Charlestonians recognize and appreciate
the value of the opportunity to have this property available for
public and private use, to have more access to Charleston’s
historic waterfront, and to have the benefit of the jobs and
economic vitality that the Union Pier plan can provide.
9. WRONG!
• Gaillard Auditorium is not taking one dime from the Septima
Clark – it’s actually increasing the funds available by allowing
the City to extend the tax increment financing district.
• The Crosstown is U.S. 17 – a state and federal highway and
responsibility. Nonetheless, the City has put together a
comprehensive funding plan that involves state, federal and
city resources. Complete funding approvals are expected
within the next several months.
• Meanwhile, the City has spent or committed $125 million on
33 major drainage capital improvements. Largest projects
completed include:
– Ardmore drainage improvement project
– Concord Street Pump Station
– Byrnes Down drainage improvements
– Playground Road Pump Station
– Church Creek drainage improvement project
• The next major projects to be completed are:
– Forest Acres ─ Market Street
– Septima Clark/Crosstown ─ Calhoun Street West
• Annually the City cleans 132 miles of ditches and 131 miles of
storm drain pipes.
• Another unsupported quote from the aforementioned long-
time opponent.
www.RileyForMayor.com
10. WRONG!
• Infrastructure has always been a high priority for Mayor Riley.
He fought hard to get the new Cooper River Bridge built and was
instrumental in the new bridge including special lanes for
walkers and bicyclists.
• Drainage has been a very high priority. The issue is complex,
and the solutions are extremely expensive. Nevertheless, the
City has spent or committed more than $125 million on 33
major drainage capital improvements.
• The largest projects completed include:
– Ardmore drainage improvement project
– Concord Street Pump Station
– Byrnes Down drainage improvements
– Playground Road Pump Station
– Church Creek drainage improvement project
• The next major projects to be completed are:
– Forest Acres
– Market Street
– Septima Clark/Crosstown
– Calhoun Street West
• Even though the Crosstown (Highway 17) is a state and federal
highway and responsibility, the City has put together a
comprehensive funding plan that involves state, federal, and city
resources. Complete funding approvals are expected within the
next several months.