Oakland Together: County Executive Announces 40 Under 40
Approximately 175 candidates, born after Dec. 31, 1982, applied for the recognition.
Approximately 175 candidates, born after Dec. 31, 1982, applied for the recognition.
But can things like coloring, music, and Play-doh sculptures make a difference in City Hall?
“Municipal government is one of the most difficult places to insert creativity,” Dempsey said.
She shared that when she was 15 or 16 years old, she got business cards with her mission in life printed on the back of them. “Creating positive change in my local and national community,” they said.
Murphy spent her childhood summers in metro Detroit and is drawn to the Zoo’s clear commitment to excellence in animal welfare, conservation, education and community engagement.
The South Oakland Area Regional Chamber of Commerce is hoping to demonstrate the strength in numbers.
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Stakeholders included administration, school board members past and present, teachers, parents and others in the community.
“We’ve found that there are four central themes that came up over and over,” Fleetham said. Those topics, which are now the focus of the planning moving forward, are enrollment, race, trust and collaboration and achievement gaps between student groups.
“Women’s voices need to be at the table, the kitchen, political, government, and negotiating table.
“We bring a different voice to the debate and one that should be heard and considered.
“As women leaders we need to…