11/28/2006
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Mayor to host next “City Hall for a Day” in Southport and Homecroft in Perry Township
Indianapolis – Mayor Bart Peterson and members of his administration will host the thirteenth “City Hall for a Day” tomorrow in Southport and Homecroft.
When: TOMORROW, Wednesday, November 29
Previous city halls for a day were held in Ben Davis/Chapel Hill, Traders Point, Franklin Township, Decatur Township, Martindale-Brightwood, Broad Ripple, Haughville, Garfield Park, Riverside/Near Northwest, the Near Eastside and Far Eastside, and, most recently, Oaklandon.
City Hall for a Day brings many of the staff and resources of city government to a particular area of the city for one day, allowing the Mayor and city staffers to meet with local neighborhood leaders, visit local businesses, see community projects and activities, and take part in public events.
Although Southport and Homecroft have their own elected officials and Southport has its own mayor and police force, residents of both jurisdictions vote for Indianapolis’ mayor and both cities utilize many Indianapolis services. Anticipated city hall for a day activities will include meetings with Mayor Peterson and Southport Mayor Nannette Tunget, as well as other city officials and representatives of Homecroft and the Southport Business Alliance.
“The City Hall for a Day events are among the most rewarding and helpful in this job,” Mayor Peterson said. “I have discovered so many hidden jewels and potential resources, met new and interesting people, and heard some great ideas. It’s helped me in this job more than I can tell you and I develop a whole new appreciation for this city and its people every time I go out.”
City Hall for a Day schedule:
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Department of Public Works will offer a special tox drop site at the Perry Township Government Center. Where: 4925 Shelby Street
9 a.m. The Department of Metropolitan Development will perform a zoning sweep focusing on illegal signs.
10:30 a.m. Mayor Peterson will pick up doughnuts & visit at Longs Bakery. Where: 2301 East Southport Road.
10:45 – 11:20 a.m. Mayor Peterson will have breakfast with Southport Mayor Nannette Tunget, Jim Garrard, Jeb Conrad, and members of Southport Business Alliance steering committee. Where: Southport City Hall, 6901 Derbyshire.
TBD Mayor’s Neighborhood Liaisons Katy Brett and Carl Clark will volunteer with Perry Senior Citizens Services by providing transportation for a senior citizen to and from a doctor’s appointment.
11:30 a.m. – Noon Mayor Peterson will visit Christy’s of Indiana Auction House and auction off an item to benefit Rupert’s Kids. Where: 6851 Madison Avenue.
12:10 – 1:15 p.m. Mayor Peterson will have lunch with neighborhood leaders, council members, business leaders, and others.
1 p.m. Department of Metropolitan Development Community Economic Development Director Margaret Banning will volunteer with Perry Senior Citizens Services.
1:20 – 2:30 p.m. Mayor Peterson will visit art and government classrooms at Southport High School. Where: 971 Banta Road.
3 p.m. Mayor’s Special Assistant for Boards and Commissions Terri Downs will volunteer with Perry Senior Citizens Services.
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