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City Manager Announces Plans To Retire
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Charlotte City Manager Pam Syfert has announced she plans to retire June 30, 2007 after more than 10 years as City Manager and 34 years of public service. Syfert informed the Mayor and City Council Monday, December 11. In retirement, she plans to pursue some of the activities she most enjoys—traveling, spending time outdoors and spending time with her grandchildren.
Receive more information on this announcement.
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Preparing For Holiday Travel?
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Are you taking to the skies this holiday season? If so, you could be one of the many passengers using Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Travelers are reminded to:
Be Prepared: Allow more time to park
Stay Informed: Visit www.charlotte.airport.com or call 704-FLY-5555 for current parking conditions
Follow the Lead: Follow directions of the airport parking attendants stationed in lots to assist you during peak usage times.
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In observance of the Christmas holiday:
City offices will be closed on Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26.
Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will operate according to a Sunday schedule on Monday, December 25. Buses will operate according to the weekday schedule on Tuesday, December 26.
Solid Waste Services will not collect on Monday, December 25. Crews will provide service on a one-day delay, with Friday customers receiving collection on Saturday.
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Looking for an opportunity to get involved in local government? Apply for a position on one of the City's Boards and Commissions.
On Monday, January 8, City Council will make nominations to fill vacancies or make reappointments on various boards and committees.
Applications may be obtained online or by calling Jeanne Peek at 704-336-2248. All applications must be signed and returned to the City Clerk's Office by Tuesday, January 2 at 5 pm.
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As residents look for ways to keep their families and homes warm this winter, the Charlotte Fire Department reminds everyone to follow these simple heating safety rules:
- Never use fuel-burning appliances without proper ventilation
- Don't use gasoline in a kerosene heater
- Never re-fuel a kerosene heater while it's hot, let it cool completely and then refill it outside of the house
- Allow at least 3 feet of clear distance in all directions between portable heaters and combustible materials
- Never attempt to move a kerosene heater that's in use or hot
- Never use a portable heater in a bedroom or while sleeping
- Don't use extension cords to power electric space heaters
- Have chimneys and woodstove pipes inspected by a qualified service technician and cleaned as needed
Need more safety information? Visit www.charlottefire.org.
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Traffic Information At Your Fingertips
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Tired of sitting in traffic during your daily commute? Now there's a way to access traffic information before heading out the door.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's online Traffic Accident Information System provides "real time" information for vehicle crashes and traffic related obstructions on area roads.
The online information is updated every three minutes to help drivers avoid heavy traffic areas. To access the system, visit http://maps.cmpdweb.org/trafficaccidents.
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Turn Sprinkler Head, Prevent An Accident
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If you have a sprinkler system, the Charlotte Department of Transportation reminds you to turn it off or redirect the spray this winter. Though residents should never allow their sprinklers to "overspray," during freezing temperatures it can lead to unnecessary accidents if the overspray freezes on sidewalks and streets.
Property owners can be held liable if an accident occurs because of these situations. Don't let this happen to you this winter. Help keep your neighborhoods safe.
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Reduce Waste This Holiday Season
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The holiday season means an increase in trash; the more you shop, the more you throw away. Solid Waste Services offers the following tips to help keep the holiday season green:
- Consider gifts that keep on giving such as a battery charger, a perpetual calendar, an erasable message or gift certificates
- Give two gifts in one by using baskets, fabric bags or scarves to wrap gifts.
- Save gift boxes, bows and gift wrap to use next year.
- Decorate your home with holly, cedar, berries, fruits and nuts, all of which can be composted after use.
- Have children make their own wrapping paper by designing and coloring on paper grocery bags
For more waste reduction information, visit http://curbit.charmeck.org.
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Tune in to The Government Channel – Cable 16 for the latest government news and information.
City Source – Thursday, December 14 at 7 pm
Get an inside look at plans for the proposed office tower, adjacent to the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Uptown. Also, find out about plans to clear the air at Charlotte Douglas International Airport by banning most indoor smoking. |
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