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Warrior to Love: Show-Up I recently had an inspiring meeting with Councilman Michael Boylan from Jacksonville City Council District 6. It reminded me of the power of community engagement and the importance of taking action to drive change. Years ago, I considered a political career, but my wife and I decided it wasn't the right path for us. Instead, I focused on connecting with our local representatives, believing that true change starts with us. During our conversation, we discussed the book "A Quiet Revolution," which explores the history of Jacksonville's consolidation. Jacksonville Historical Society Both Councilman Boylan and I share a passion for history and a vision for progress in our city. We reflected on the challenges and the numerous failed attempts to unite and advance Jacksonville over the years. One of the biggest questions remains: how do you unite a community divided in the largest city by land mass in the USA? While I am still working on the answer, I know that getting involved and building relationships is a significant step forward. As a private citizen, I've had the privilege of connecting with some of the best professionals and actively participating in our community. My passion lies in solving problems and fostering resilience in relationships. Nothing happens unless you make it happen. It takes everyone to participate in creating and sustaining livable communities. Everything starts with you! Let's take action, show up, and work together to make City of Jacksonville the best place to live on earth. #CommunityEngagement #LocalLeadership #Jacksonville #WarriorToLove #ShowUp #Inspiration #TakeAction

The Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership illustrates the important role parks and recreation can fill in a community and how they can help combat the loneliness epidemic. Get more local government insights at #PublicCEO bit.ly/4a8iJ3l

Council buildings for community decision-making, including Senate, assembly, synagogue, and Greek bouleuterion, hold usually no more than five hundred participants. The personal interaction between them is of the utmost concern. They often have galleries for observer seating. ??Philadelphia City Hall, Pennsylvania pg. 189, The Art of Classic Planning #councilbuildings #philadelphia #classicplanning #traditionalarchitecture

?? On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, District 3 honors the deep significance of this day. It’s a time to reflect on the lasting impact of residential schools on Indigenous communities and recognize the ongoing journey toward healing and understanding. We acknowledge awareness is just the first step and we need to take action to establish more access for the Indigenous community. It’s essential that we actively create spaces that empower marginalized voices, ensuring every leader has the opportunity to thrive. District 3 is open to all, and we proudly align with Concordia University’s efforts to bring resources to light, creating opportunities for our community to engage in this important educational moment. https://lnkd.in/eC48E3Fz Let’s use this day to spark conversations that lead to meaningful change. We invite you to share your reflections, stories, or ideas on how we can continue to support these vital efforts. Your insights are invaluable in shaping our commitment to a more inclusive future. Together, we can make a lasting impact. ?? #TruthAndReconciliation #District3Community

Why do we work in Suffolk, VA so often? These are just some of our favorite aspects of living in this community ??https://buff.ly/3y94VsK #suffolkVA #communityspotlight #suffolkrealestate #realestateblog #realestateVA

The good momentum and growth along Howard Street (both on the north side in #Evanston and the south side in #Chicago) is due in part to smart city planning and collaborative economic development.

Great insights were shared at the FOCUS St. Louis event! Former St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay, Former St. Louis County Council Member Colleen Wasinger, and Former President & CEO of Bi-State Development and Mayor of Chesterfield John Nations provided valuable nuggets on finding common ground through civil discourse. Here are some key takeaways from the event: 1. Building relationships is crucial to achieving success. 2. Working across party lines is necessary for progress. 3. Disagreements can be productive, as long as they are respectful. 4. Avoid seeking attention in a negative way. 5. Politics should be about the business of people, not outside agendas. 6. Our young people need more ways to connect and get involved. It was good to hear the discussion on how we can improve civil discourse in our community. Thank you to Yemi A. Akande-Bartsch, Ph.D and Jody Sowell Sowell for facilitating these important discussions. Let's continue to strive for civil discourse and finding common ground. #FOCUSStLouis #CivilDiscourse #CommunityDiscussions

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At Toronto and East York Community Council I got to illustrate the interconnected relationship between public transportation and biking by deputing in support of prioritizing the curb lane for public and active transportation while commuting on Metrolinx GO train service. Toronto's multi-modal present and future hinges on prioritizing active modes of transportation over single car use occupancy - and the important role of Cycle Toronto for travelling distances of 5km or less. #activetransportation #publicpolicy #advocacy https://lnkd.in/dZUwu5DX

Here is an interesting hypothesis we conducted regarding the implications that the recent 200 Public Square skyscraper sale could have on the public schools and safety forces as a result of a huge reduction in future tax revenue from the property. #officesale #ClevelandOhio #commercialrealestate