The Work

I will be posting more details about Urban County Council and my work so far as a new council member, but this post is to give you a quick idea of what I have been spending time on since taking office January 2, 2011.  First, just a list of activities, then a list of issues, in no particular order.

Activities

Council Meetings: 3

Council of the Whole Work Sessions:  3

Confirmation Hearings:  6

Committee and Task Force Meetings: 12

Meetings with Constituents:  3

Council-related Public events: 3

Zone Change Hearings: 1

Informal Conversations and Emails:  don’t ask.

Issues

The best use of Charles Young Center and ways to best develop the surrounding area

Distillery District development

Low-income housing and homelessness

Traffic: vehicular, bike, pedestrian

Health and Wellness

Pension liabilities and other budget issues

Food Policy

Legacy Trail, Phase 3

I have probably forgotten a few, but you get the idea.  Let me know if you have questions, ideas, concerns.