May 2009  Issue 2

 IN THIS ISSUE

  • Campaign Event

  • Susan Burgess appointed to Board of Trustees of NHS

  • Openings on City Boards and Commissions

  • Keep Charlotte Beautiful (KCB)

  • Curb It!

  • On my Web

FROM SUSAN BURGESS

 

 

 

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 FEATURE NEWS

Susan Burgess appointed to Board of Trustees of National Housing Conference

Susan Burgess is proud and honored to be appointed to the National Housing Conference (NHC) Board of Trustees. The NHC is dedicated to ensuring that every American, regardless of income, has the opportunity to live in decent housing in a suitable neighborhood.

For more than 75 years, the nonprofit National Housing Conference (NHC) has been the United Voice for Housing. A membership drawn from every industry segment forms the foundation for NHC's broad, nonpartisan advocacy for national policies and legislation that promotes suitable housing in a safe, decent environment.

NHC's research affiliate, the Center for Housing Policy, specializes in developing solutions through research. In partnership with NHC and its members, the Center works to broaden understanding of the nation's housing challenges and to examine the impact of policies and programs developed to address these needs.

What They Do:

  • Convene members, stakeholders and others to improve coordination of diverse agendas and build consensus on key housing issues
  • Promote policies, programs and legislation that helps to provide affordable and suitable housing in a safe, decent environment
  • Research the affordable housing challenges facing America's working families, and explaining the impact on the social and economic well-being of these families and the community at large
  • Broaden the constituency base of those actively involved in the fight for quality affordable housing
  • Elevate national awareness concerning the importance of and need for decent, affordable housing
  • Honor and showcasing the work of individuals and organizations that have made a positive contribution to the advancement of affordable housing
  • Serve as a clearinghouse for unbiased, nonpartisan information on housing and housing related concerns

MORE NEWS

Openings on City Boards and Commissions

Applications due at the City Clerk's Office by Friday, June 12 at 5:00pm

City Council nominations presented on June 22nd

If you are interested in these volunteer opportunities, I encourage you to apply. These volunteer opportunities are available on the following boards:
  • Business Expansion Funding Corporation
  • Citizens' Review Board
  • Historic District Commission
  • Historic Landmarks
  • Housing Appeals Board
  • Passenger Vehicle for Hire Board

     

    Keep Charlotte Beautiful (KCB)

    KCB was founded in 1974 and is one of the nation's first Keep America Beautiful affiliates.  KCB's objective is to enhance the quality of life for life for life for life for life for Charlotteans by maintaining and improving the cleanliness and beauty of our City.  The Committee works closely with neighborhood organizations and homeowners' groups, as well as with area businesses, schools and local governments to achieve its goals.

    Read more at SusanBurgess.org.

    CURB IT!

    The CURB IT! residential recycling program is a voluntary program, but residents are encouraged to recycle.  The City of Charlotte provides each household with an 18-gallon CURB IT! recycling bin.

    Read more at SusanBurgess.org.

Read more at SusanBurgess.org.

ON MY WEB

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