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West Virginia Lt. Governor's Office
Lieutenant Governor Northam's Statement on the Passing of Former Virginia Beach Mayor, Meyera Oberndorf
Clark Mercer
(804) 786-2078
clark.mercer@ltgov.virginia.gov
Friday, March 13, 2015
Richmond, VA - After hearing of the passing of former Virginia Beach Mayor, Meyera Oberndorf, Lieutenant Governor Northam released the following statement:
"Pam and I are saddened to hear of the passing of Mayor Oberndorf; who was a genuine trailblazer for women in politics and the epitome of a true public servant. For more than 30 years she represented the people and the needs of Virginia Beach with integrity and honor. We are forever grateful for her service on city council, as vice mayor, and as mayor. She will be remembered for her leadership, rooted in her deep concern for the community, which excelled at finding common ground and real solutions. Her family, friends, and the Virginia Beach community are in our thoughts and prayers; she will be greatly missed."
For additional information contact Clark Mercer at (804) 786-2078 or clark.mercer@ltgov.virginia.gov
West Virginia Secretary of State
Secretary Tennant, WV Veterans successfully get Boots to Business Bill on House Finance agenda
3/12/2015
Charleston, W.Va. –West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie E. Tennant applauded the House Finance Committee today for taking up the bipartisan Boots to Business bill. The bill is now on the Committee agenda for this afternoon today after a show of support from veterans and military families, including several in the House and Senate galleries this morning. Tennant and the West Virginia Veterans Coalition are now urging swift approval of the bill, which passed the Senate unanimously.
“Boots to Business supports our veterans and helps create jobs without costing taxpayers any additional money. That’s something everyone can support, and I look forward to seeing this bill passed so we can put it to work for West Virginia veterans,” Secretary Tennant said. “I want to thank the House Finance Committee, Speaker Armstead, Minority Leader Miley, all the Members of the House and Senate who supported this bill - and most importantly our veterans and military families who worked so hard to get this bill moving. As the legislative session winds down, I can’t think of anything more worthy of our time than creating jobs and supporting veterans.”
Secretary Tennant and Jack Tincher with the West Virginia Veterans Coalition sent a joint letter to House Finance committee members urging them to put the bill on the agenda yesterday – the deadline for bills to be reported out of committee this session, and several veterans and military family members came to the Capitol today to show their support for the bill. The House Finance Committee added the bill to its agenda this morning.
All 34 members of the Senate from both sides of the aisle voted unanimously to pass this bill on February 20, 2015, and it was reported to the House Finance committee that same day. Likewise, the House Veterans Affairs and Homeland Security Committee passed the House version of the bill (HB 2676) unanimously on February 12, 2015.
The bill has 11 bipartisan sponsors in the House, and is endorsed by the West Virginia Veterans Coalition.
Contact:
Amber Epling
(304) 558-6000
aepling@wvsos.com
City of Charleston
City Prepares for Second Season of Power Walking 150
Tue, 03/17/2015 - 2:04pm
CITY PREPARES FOR SECOND SEASON OF POWER WALKING 150
150 miles in 150 days to move toward a healthier future
Charleston, W.Va. – Power Walking 150, Mayor Danny Jones’ initiative to move Charleston toward a healthier future, will be back for second season starting April 6 to get people walking, running, jogging or bicycling at least 150 miles in 150 days. The Mayor and several sponsoring organizations today announced the 2015 timetable for the 150-day challenge, urged people to start registering for the program and unveiled the winning T-shirt design at a news conference at Tgraphics.
“In our first season last year, more than 1,100 people registered for the program, and together, we took big steps toward better health individually and as a community,” said Mayor Jones. “Power Walking 150 is about getting people moving by walking, jogging, running or cycling, and I hope that by the end of the season, we will be adding up the hundreds of thousands of miles we moved together toward better health.”
The 150-mile 150-day challenge coincides with the West Virginia Power baseball season with Day #1 coming on Monday, April 6 – the day the players are scheduled to arrive from spring training – to Day #150, the Power’s last home game of the regular season on Wednesday, September 2.
“The Power is once again thrilled to be involved with the City of Charleston and so many great partners,” said Adam Marco, the Director of Marketing and Media for the West Virginia Power. “Year one was very good. Now it is time to get Charleston moving forward and get more people involved with this healthy Initiative.”
Participants can register for only $10 – starting today – and will receive a commemorative T-shirt upon completion of the program and season. New for 2015, Power Walking 150 introduced a T-shirt design competition. The winning design was submitted by Roch Herrick, a graphic artist who is originally from New Martinsville and now lives in Kansas. He hopes to move back home to West Virginia with his family sometime soon, and he read about the 2015 design competition on the West Virginia Power’s Facebook page.
“The winning design emphasizes all the ways all of us can move – ‘RUN WALK BIKE’ – toward 150 miles in 150 days,” said Claudette Hudson, president of Tgraphics, which produces the T-shirts for people who reach the goal. “I’m pleased to be and to have been on the ground floor of this important program for people in Charleston.”
“We hope to build on the 1,132 people who registered last year, and get everyone who participates to register their mileage for a final – and impressive – grand total,” added Jordan Paul, a University of Charleston student and football player who is serving as Power Walking 150 program coordinator in 2015. “We are encouraging our sponsors and other groups to set regularly scheduled group walks, run and rides, so we can reach the goal together and get even more people past the 150-mile finish line.”
In addition to the City of Charleston and West Virginia Power, sponsors include Tgraphics, University of Charleston, CAMC, BrickStreet Insurance, Charleston Town Center and West Virginia Radio stations V100, 58WCHS, 98.7 the Beat and 96.1 the Wolf.
City of Morgantown
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The City of Morgantown will hold a Public Comment period from April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015. A Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, at the City Hall, located at 389 Spruce Street. This hearing is intended to provide an opportunity for interested parties to comment on an amendment to the funding of the FY 2015 Action Plan.
The City of Morgantown C.D.B.G. Entitlement is anticipated to be $371,158, recaptured funding in the amount of $15,225.72 from previous years closed projects bringing the 2015 fiscal year funding to $386,383.72. The Morgantown Housing Authority also anticipates $29,372 in program income. Total available funding for 2015 is $415,755.72. The U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations require the City of Morgantown to verify that all funds are utilized within the corporate limits of the City of Morgantown, or with support agencies that provide 51% of their services to City of Morgantown residents. .
April 30, 2015 a Public Hearing will be held in Council Chambers, if people with special needs, including non-English speaking needs, plan to attend, please contact the City Manager’s Office at (304) 284-7405 to determine appropriate accommodations.
A copy of the City of Morgantown’s Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development Block Grant can be obtained at the Community Development Office, 389 Spruce Street, Morgantown, WV 26505.
Anyone unable to attend this public hearing but wishing to make their views known may do so by submitting written comments to the Office of the City Manager, 389 Spruce Street, Morgantown, WV 26505 or by email todbott@cityofmorgantown.org.
Copies of the FY 2015 Action Plan are offered for public viewing beginning April 1, 2015 through April 30, 2015 at the following locations:
Community Development Office
389 Spruce Street
Morgantown Public Library
373 Spruce Street
BOPARC Senior Center
287 Eureka Drive
BOPARC Office
Marilla Park
Posted byChelsi Baker
April 1, 2015
City of Huntington
COMMUNITY CONVERSATION TO FOCUS ON DRUG CRIMES, ADDICTION AND NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY
Huntington residents will have an opportunity to learn what is being done to address drug crimes, addiction and neighborhood safety and how they can help with these challenges during a community conversation from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena.
Panel members representing law enforcement; substance abuse treatment and recovery organizations; and neighborhood groups will brief attendees on current actions being taken to combat the challenges as well as provide specific actions that citizens can take to support the efforts of their agencies.
Following these presentations, attendees will participate in breakout groups during which they will identify areas where services may be lacking and ways they can get involved to support the missions of the various agencies.
Following the breakout groups, attendees will be able to visit displays created by several of the panelists and receive more information about how they can become involved.
The idea for the community conversation was birthed out of discussions about drug abuse and related crimes in Huntington on social media.
“We can no longer ignore the drug abuse and related crime that is occurring in our community. Citizens want to act, we want to help, but we’re not sure how,” said Huntington resident Jessica Pressman, who brought the idea about organizing a community conversation to city leaders. “By coming together as a community, and learning about the concerted efforts being made by our city government, substance abuse treatment facilities and other organizations, we can empower ourselves and identify specific ways we can get involved and be part of the solution.”
The community conversation is a partnership among the City of Huntington, United Way of the River Cities, The Herald-Dispatch and the Neighborhood Institute of Huntington.
Panel members will include representatives from the Huntington Police Department, Mayor’s Office of Drug Control Policy, City of Huntington Office of Planning and Development, West Virginia House of Delegates, Cabell County Substance Abuse Prevention Partnership, The Healing Place of Huntington, HER Place, Prestera Center, Neighborhood Institute of Huntington and many more.
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