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City Council announces 2020 committee appointments
Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore recently announced 2020 committee chairpersons and appointments during the final full council meeting of 2019, according to a press release.
“I decided to make changes to committee leadership and composition mid-term in consideration of diversity, experience, and geographical representation while also balancing personal preferences,” said Moore. “It is my belief that the forthcoming complement of committees will promote stability, innovation, and the value of veteran insight.”
City Utilities Committee: Natalyn Archibong – Chair, Andrea L. Boone, Joyce Sheperd, Howard Shook, J.P. Matzigkeit, Cleta Winslow and Dustin Hillis
Community Development/Human Services: Matt Westmoreland - Chair, Michael Julian Bond, Carla Smith, Amir Farokhi, Joyce Sheperd, Natalyn Archibong and Antonio Brown.
Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee: Joyce Sheperd – Chair, Carla Smith, Andrea L. Boone, Dustin Hillis, Cleta Winslow, Michael Julian Bond and Amir Farokhi.
Transportation Committee: Andre Dickens – Chair, Jennifer N. Ide, J.P. Matzigkeit, Amir Farokhi, Marci Collier Overstreet, Antonio Brown and Matt Westmoreland
Zoning Committee: Carla Smith – Chair, Howard Shook, Andrea L. Boone, Dustin Hillis, Cleta Winslow, Andre Dickens and Marci Collier Overstreet.
Finance/Executive Committee: Jennifer N. Ide – Chair, Natalyn Archibong, Joyce Sheperd, Andre Dickens, Howard Shook, J.P. Matzigkeit and Matt Westmoreland.
Committee on Council: J.P. Matzigkeit – Chair, Marci Collier Overstreet, Michael Julian Bond, Amir Farokhi, Cleta Winslow, Jennifer N. Ide and Antonio Brown.
During the meeting, Council Member Michael Julian Bond was announced as the 2020 Pro-Tempore of the legislative body.
Information: 404-330-6052 or ccmurray@atlantaga.gov.
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UPCOMING
- "A Kaptivating Affair": New Year's Eve Masquerade Ball. 8 p.m. Dec. 31 to 1 a.m. Jan. 1. $85/person. Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, 246 Perimeter Center Parkway NE, Atlanta. Hosts of this fundraising event will be Psi Omega Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and its philanthropic arm Georgia Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc. (GPOS). All proceeds will be used to fund community service projects, outreach programs and college scholarships to improve the quality of life and living for those plagued by such issues as poverty, homelessness, disease and lack of access to education and the arts. Guests can expect an evening with The Magic Dream Band, a traditional New Year's Day meal, a countdown and champagne toast at the stroke of midnight. Attire is formal. Tickets: eventbrite.com/e/psi-omega-omega-and-georgia-pearls-of-service-foundation-incs-3rd-annual-new-years-eve-masquerade-tickets-63454423890
- Watch Night Service. 9:30 p.m. to midnight Dec. 31. Pleasant Word Christian Center International, 6270 Red Oak Road, Atlanta. facebook.com/events/2732516720143253
- New Year's Eve Celebration. 10 p.m. Dec. 31. Greater Moses Chapel Baptist Church, 890 Blvd. SE, Atlanta. 404-627-2666, GreaterMosesChapel@gmail.com
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