City of Charlotte Committee Assignments Announced

Charlotte, NC - Mayor Anthony Foxx announced committee assignments for
the 2009-2011 Charlotte City Council. Committees include five groups
to support Council's Focus Areas and three others to address budget,
government affairs and City government efficiency. These committees
evaluate and make recommendations affecting policy before they are
deliberated among the full council.

Housing and Neighborhood Development: This committee provides
comprehensive initiatives designed to foster economic development and
improve quality of life issues in Charlotte's neighborhoods and
business areas.

Committee members: James Mitchell (Chair), Warren Turner (Vice
Chair), Michael Barnes, Warren Cooksey, and Patrick Cannon.

Community Safety: This committee focuses on initiatives to
proactively identify and address issues related to crime, disorder,
and personal safety to ensure citizens feel safe in the areas where
they live, work, and spend their leisure time.

Committee members: Patrick Cannon (Chair), Patsy Kinsey (Vice Chair),
Susan Burgess, Andy Dulin, and Edwin Peacock.

Transportation and Planning: This committee focuses on the City and
region's transportation network including roads, mass transit,
pedestrian and bicycle connections as well as planning to address our
region's transportation infrastructure.

Committee members: David Howard (Chair), Michael Barnes (Vice Chair),
Warren Cooksey, Susan Burgess, and Patsy Kinsey.

Economic Development: This Committee works to provide direction that
supports development of an educated and trained work force, fosters
partnerships to aid local economic growth, retains and attracts
quality businesses, supports business development and contributes to
the economy.
Committee members: Susan Burgess (Chair), James Mitchell (Vice Chair),
Nancy Carter, Patsy Kinsey, and Andy Dulin.

Environment: This Committee focuses on City policies for air and
water quality, land preservation, and energy and resource conservation
by adopting best practices and delivering public services in a manner
based on sound environmental practices.

Committee members: Edwin Peacock (Chair), Nancy Carter (Vice Chair),
Susan Burgess, David Howard, and Andy Dulin.

Budget: This Committee works with City staff to review and prioritize
issues affecting the City's budget.
Committee members: Michael Barnes (Chair), Andy Dulin (Vice Chair),
David Howard, Edwin Peacock, and Nancy Carter.

Restructuring Government: This Committee examines policies and
programs in order to provide citizens the best service at the lowest
cost and highest efficiency.

Committee members: Warren Cooksey (Chair), Patrick Cannon (Vice
Chair), James Mitchell, Patsy Kinsey, and Warren Turner.

Government Affairs: This Committee discusses opportunities and
initiatives to pursue with State and Federal government in support of
City priorities.

Committee members: Nancy Carter (Chair), Warren Turner (Vice Chair),
Susan Burgess, Andy Dulin, and Patrick Cannon.