Charlotte City Council Oath of Office Ceremony
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The City of Charlotte will hold an Oath of Office ceremony for the 2007-2009 Charlotte City Council members at 7 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3 in the Meeting Chamber of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center at 600 E. 4th Street.
Mayor Patrick McCrory will begin his seventh consecutive term. Returning council members taking the oath include Susan Burgess (At-Large), Anthony Foxx (At-Large) and John Lassiter (At-Large), Patsy Kinsey (District 1), James Mitchell Jr. (District 2), Warren Turner (District 3), Michael Barnes (District 4), Nancy Carter (District 5) and Andy Dulin (District 6). New council members, Edwin Peacock III (At-Large) and Warren Cooksey (District 7), will also be sworn into service.
The ceremony will also honor outgoing representatives, Pat Mumford (At-Large) and Don Lochman (District 7).
The event will air live on Cable 16, The Government Channel. |
Join Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department's Freedom Division for the KNOW Gangs Workshop and find out how to protect our kids from gangs and fight juvenile truancy. The class will meet Thursday, November 29th at 6:45 p.m. in the West Service Center Community Room at 4150 Wilkinson Blvd.
Topics include:
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Understanding the gang culture
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Learning how to identify gang members and associated symbols
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Finding out what "tagging" is
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Exploring the influences of music
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Understanding the role of truancy in gang behavior and juvenile crime
Get answers to your questions. For more information call 704-398-6734.
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Project Blue Light to Honor Police Officers
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From Dec. 1 - 31, blue lights will illuminate the Police Memorial on East Trade Street, across from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department headquarters, in observance of Project Blue Light. This annual event honors law enforcement officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.
Residents and businesses are welcome to observe this tradition by including at least one blue light in holiday decorations to show support and appreciation of all law enforcement officers who work 24/7 to make Charlotte-Mecklenburg a safe community.
Since 1892, 33 law enforcement officers have been killed in the line of duty in Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
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Guarantee That Recyclable an Afterlife
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Ever wonder what happens to recyclables after they are collected? Well, those plastic soda bottles went on to become that electric blue T-shirt that you love. Those aluminum cans were transformed into cool fans and pans, and the week's newspaper helped make housing insulation. RECYCLE IT! and help guarantee that recyclable an afterlife.
Here's what you can recycle:
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No. 1 and No. 2 plastics
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Glass (all colors)
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Newspaper, magazines, telephone books, catalogs, mixed paper and junk mail
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Spiral paper cans (without wax coating)
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Aluminum cans
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Cardboard
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Gift-wrap
While you do not need to separate recyclables, we do ask that you please:
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Crush or flatten aluminum cans and plastic containers
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Discard lids and rinse away food residue
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Stack newspapers and phone books on top of, beside or underneath recycling bin
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Remove bows and/or ornaments from gift-wrap
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Cut (not fold) cardboard into 3-foot by 3-foot sections and stack neatly at curbside
These things shouldn't go in the recycling bin include:
- Pizza boxes
- Wax-coated paper products
- Plastic bags
- Styrofoam or packing materials
- Food-contaminated paper products
- Old clothing
- Small appliances
- Hazardous materials (for a list of hazardous materials, visit www.wipeoutwaste.com)
Recyclables are collected once a week the same day as garbage. Recycling bins should be placed at the curb, at least three feet away from your rollout cart, yard waste, bulky items and obstacles such as mailboxes, telephone poles and vehicles.
New, replacement or additional recycling bins are available at several locations throughout the City. For more information, call 311 or visit http://curbit.charmeck.org.
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During this time of year, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department would like to remind you of some helpful holiday shopping safety tips so that you may have a happy and safe holiday season.
Parking Lot Safety
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Park and walk in well-lit areas.
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Be aware of people around you, and know where you parked
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Always lock your car doors after leaving or entering
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Check the back seat before you get in
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Don't leave packages on the car seats
Shopping Safety
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Pay with checks or credit cards when possible
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Don't leave purchases or your purse unattended while shopping
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Try to carry as little as possible.
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Never leave your children alone.
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Call 911 to report all suspicious activity
For more information, visit www.cmpd.org or call the Crime Prevention Unit at 704-336-2310.
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