In Mayor Mark Funkhouser's still-hypothetical "City That Works," every kid should be able to walk to school on safe streets lined with adequate sidewalks.
Inspired by superintendents who'd prefer the mayor stay out of the classroom and just stick to fixing our crumbling infrastructure, Funkhouser unveiled his "Schools First" vision last month. The five-point plan aims to use money from bonds and the public safety sales tax to shore up sidewalks and security around schools, both public and private.
In her weekly e-mail on Friday, Funkhouser's wife, Gloria
Squitiro, gushed that, "The Mayor's Schools
First initiative is getting wonderful feedback, with the most often
spoken sentiment being, 'Why has it taken so long to address our
schools?'"
There are plenty of other questions, like, say, how Funk is going to
cover the costs and tweak state law to make his initiative work.
Inquisitive citizens can get some answers straight from the source
tonight, when Funkhouser hosts a "tele-town hall meeting" about the
program.
During the call-in event, which runs from 7-8 p.m., the mayor will
outline his plan and then he'll field any questions from callers. To
join the conversation, dial 1-888-886-6603 ext. 13998#.
Showing 1-1 of 1
like
dislike
