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From: Brian WillisTo: Meera KrishnanSubject: Civil Rights Conference Registration Packet (2).pdf - Adobe Acrobat ProfessionalDate: Wednesday, August 15, 2012 11:20:44 AMAttachments: Civil Rights Conference Registration Packet (2).pdf - Adobe Acrobat Professional.pdf

R E G I S T R AT I O N PA C K E T

OCTOBER 6, 2012 9:30AM - 4PMCHICAGO MARRIOTT O'HARE HOTEL

C H I C A G O , I L L I N O I S

NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY SUMMIT

INTRODUCTION TO MAYOR KEVIN JOHNSON

OVERVIEW

REGISTRATION FORM

TRAVEL DETAILS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUCTIONSThis is the registration packet to hold and reserve your spot for the Policy Summit. In addition, you will find information useful to your participation and attendance at the conference. Please review this packet for important conference details.

Please return your Registration Form (Page 4)by August 31th, 2012.

There are limited spots available.

TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Conference Overview

2. Introduction to Mayor Kevin Johnson

3. Registration Form (complete and return)

4. Conference Logistics

On average, a student drops out of school every 26 seconds.

Civil Rights leaders National education Policy SUMMITIn order to effect significant change in education and close the achievement gap, key constituencies, including African American civil rights leaders, must support this movement for reform. It is imperative that our community leaders advocate for education reforms that ensure high quality education for our African-American children. STAND UP and StudentsFirst are hosting this one-day Civil Rights Leaders National Education Policy Summit to engage civil rights leaders in an important dialogue about the education crisis facing our children and how we can unify to advocate for policies that push for change. Register for the conference today and join this historic fight to improve education. We look forward to seeing you on October 6, 2012 in Chicago.

THE ISSUEA quality education system is transformative. It affects an entire communitys economic vitality, public safety, health, and quality of life. Research shows that society benefits by approximately $127,000 for each new high school graduate due to additional taxes paid and money saved on crime-related costs. Further, a college graduate makes $1 million more during the course of his/her career than a high school graduate. But the US is lagging behind in its public education system. In an assessment by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the US only ranks 14th in reading, 17th in science and 25th in math among 34 industrialized countries. The situation is even more dismal for our students of color. A 2009 US Department of Education report found that since 2005, there has been no significant change in the Black-White gap for 4th grade mathematics and 8th grade reading. Moreover, studies have shown that minority students are more likely to attend lower performing schools. The crisis facing our children and our country is clear. We can and we must do better. We have the resources and the know-how needed to educate all our children. We should utilize those resources to their fullest potential to ensure that we are providing all children with equality of opportunity.

Did you know...

STAND UP CORE VALUES Kids Come First

Great Teachers Matter

Parents Deserve Choices

Measure and Reward Results

Invest in What Works

STUDENTSFIRST POLICY AGENDA CENTRAL PILLARS

Elevate The Profession of Teaching

Empower Parents

Spend Wisely


OVERVIEW

REGISTRATION FORM

TRAVEL DETAILS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

STAND UP and StudentsFirst have partnered to help grow a national movement that will focus our nations education policy on whats best for students. By advocating for common sense education policies, this movement of parents, teachers, students and concerned citizens will work together to ensure all our students have great schools and great teachers, teachers get the respect they deserve, families have a say in the quality of their schools, and our tax dollars

are spent on what works for kids.

Mayor Johnsons vision is for Sacramento to become a city that works for everyone. He strongly believes that in order to be a great city, you have to have great schools and is committed to identifying ways to strategically drive education reform locally and across the nation. During the first three

years of his administration, Johnson has accomplished a number of objectives in his ambitious plan to ensure that all students have the opportunity to attend excellent public schools and is being referred to nationally as

the education mayor.

Mayor Kevin Johnson is a leader among Mayors and seeks to encourage mayors to take an involved role

in their public schools. His leadership in education reform led to his election to national leadership posts as the Second Vice Presidency of the US Conference of Mayors (USCM), appointment to First Vice President of the National Conference of Black Mayors (NCBM) and Chair of Secretary Duncans Mayors Advisory Council. He will become one of Americas top mayors as he assumes the Presidency of NCBM in 2013 and the Presidency of USCM in 2014. Recognizing that California educates one out of every eight public school students in the United States, Mayor Johnson helped form and now chairs the CA Mayors Education Roundtable (CMRT), a collection of over thirty mayors in California who convene regularly to discuss education reform issues in California.

In Sacramento, Johnson has carried out numerous city wide initiatives to achieve his goal of guaranteeing access to excellent public schools for every child in Sacramento. He established a City Schools

Collaborative, which aligns efforts of the five area superintendents with city services to carry out educational

initiatives. He formed STAND UP for Great Schools, a 501c3 organization focused on education reform

and community involvement in education. He launched a citywide initiative, Sacramento READS! Literacy by Third Grade Campaign, aiming to make Sacramento the first city in the country where all students

are reading at grade level by third grade. His efforts to promote literacy by third grade have been lauded nationally by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, which formed the National Campaign for Grade Level

Reading in 2011 to address the literacy crisis. A strong believer in public-private partnerships, Mayor Johnson has been able to marshal tremendous private resources to education. He raised nearly $7M in philanthropic support to bring innovative programming to Sacramento, including $4M to become the 22nd site of City Year, and $2.6M to become Teach For Americas 44th region.

Johnsons dedication to education began long before he started his tenure as mayor. Upon retiring from the NBA after 12 seasons with the Phoenix Suns in 2000, he returned to his Oak Park neighborhood in

Sacramento to serve as the CEO of St. HOPE, a non-profit community development organization he

founded in 1989 to revitalize inner-city communities through public education, economic development,

civic leadership and the arts. To address a shortage in quality schools in Oak Park, he founded St. HOPE Public Schools, a preK12th grade charter school system. PS7 (grades K-8) has demonstrated a reverse

achievement gapwhere socioeconomically disadvantaged black students outperform their more affluent

white peers and is considered one of the top schools in the state. In 2009, PS7 was recognized as a California Distinguished School, and in 2012, PS7 was awarded the Hart Vision Award for Charter School of the Year for Northern California. In 2012, Sacramento High School, one of the first successful transformation schools

in the country, has seen a significant improvement in academic achievement since re-opening as a charter

school in 2003 with a 210 point increase in API and a four-year college acceptance rate of nearly 90%. The school earned a Pillar of Promise Award for Excellence in the Commitment of Providing Effective Education

from the Americas Promise Alliance in October 2010.

Mayor Johnson is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley (B.A., Political Science). He served on the Board of Directors for LISC National, Teach for America, the CA Charter School Association, the UC Berkeley Foundation, the Institute of Governmental Studies National Advisory Council, the Black Alliance

for Educational Options and the Harvard Divinity School SLI Advisory Board. His concern and compassion for children and education prompted President George Bush to honor Johnson with the 411th Point of Light.

In addition, Johnson was selected as one of the 15 Greatest Men on Earth by McCalls Magazine and has

received the NBAs J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, the Good Morning America Award from Sports

Illustrated, the Most Caring American award by the Caring Institute, and induction into the High School Hall of Fame, Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame, World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame in Boise, Idaho, and

the Pac-10 Hall of Fame.

Elected in November 2008, Kevin Johnson is the 55th mayor of Sacramento and the first African American to serve in this office.

As mayor,Johnson has made educationa top priority and is a tireless advocate for children.


OVERVIEW

REGISTRATION FORM

TRAVEL DETAILS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

All flights will be booked to arrive the morning of October 6th. Those traveling from afar may need to depart on the 5th(please indicate your preferred departure time below). All departing flights will be booked for the evening of October 6th,unless otherwise indicated below. Flights will be confirmed by phone prior to booking, and the ticket confirmation will be sentto your email address.

What is your preferred departure date (conference begins at 9:30am on 10/6)?

PERSONAL INFORMATION

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

TRAVEL INFORMATION

TRAVEL TO CONFERENCE (OCTOBER 6TH)

RETURN INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

LAST NAME: FIRST NAME:

ADDRESS: CITY: STATE:

DATE OF BIRTH (TO BOOK FLIGHT):

PHONE NUMBER:

EMAIL ADDRESS:

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS:

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PHONE NUMBER:

WEBSITE:

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COMPLETE AND RETURNReturn by fax: (916) 264-7680 or by email: [email protected]

ATTN: Meera Krishnan Questions? Please call (916) 808-7507Flights will be confirmed by phone prior to booking, and the ticket confirmation will be sent to your email address.


OVERVIEW

REGISTRATION FORM

TRAVEL DETAILS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GUESTS: The Conference has invited attendees from key African-American national civil rights organizations. Please note that the conference will have 50 attendees. Reservations will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis, determined by the order in which travel forms are submitted. Reservations above 50 will be added to a waitlist, also on a first-come-first-served basis.

VENUE:

The Civil Rights Leaders National Education Policy Summit will be held at the Chicago OHares Marriott Hotel from 9:30am 4:00pm. Address: Chicago Marriott OHare 8535 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631

TRANSPORTATION AND LODGING:

Airfare to and from Chicago OHare Airport will be covered. Please fill out the registration form to secure airfare and we will book your flight. Upon arrival at the Chicago OHare International, Chicago OHares Marriott Hotel (service every 20 minutes). The shuttle is located in Ground Transportation.

If you are driving to the conference, valet parking will be provided. Please reserve your valet parking validation on the registration form. Attendees whose flight arrangements require that they arrive the day before the conference will be provided with lodging at the hotel for Thursday, October 5th. No additional nights of hotel stay will be covered by the conference.

MEALS Continental breakfast, lunch, coffee, and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. A full menu of food provided will be included in your Welcome Package on the day of the conference. Please indicate any dietary restrictions on the registration form.

WEATHER: Chicago will just be entering the fall season. In early October, temperature ranges from the mid-40s to the mid-60s. Please check the weather for Chicago, Illinois prior to your departure to prepare accordingly.

QUESTIONS? Please contact Meera Krishnan by phone (916-808-7507) or by email ([email protected])

HOSTS:


OVERVIEW

REGISTRATION FORM

TRAVEL DETAILS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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From: Meera KrishnanTo: [email protected]: Dale Hunter; Meera KrishnanSubject: Civil Rights National Education Policy Summit (Reference from Curtis Silvers)Date: Friday, September 07, 2012 9:52:50 AMAttachments: Civil Rights Conference Registration Packet.pdf

Civil Rights National Education Summit Invite.pdf

Dear Jann,

I'm emailing you from the office of Mayor Kevin Johnson in Sacramento about aconference we are hosting - you were referred to us by Curtis Silvers (who will alsobe attending the conference.)

For some quick context, Mayor Johnson is passionate about both education and civilrights, and is a national leader in the education space. The Mayor is convening agroup of 50 civil rights leaders from throughout the nation for a one-day summit todiscuss the leadership role of the civil rights community in addressing the educationcrisis facing our children. The summit will focus on African-American civil rightsleaders, and will be held by the Mayor?s organization Stand Up.

We think you'd be a great addition to the summit. Attached is a formal invite letter,as well as a registration packet that will give you some more information. Below aresome details about the conference.

I know you may have additional questions - if you'd like to discuss this further, youcan reach me at (812) 322-7920. If you'd prefer, we can set up a time to discuss.

Conference: Civil Rights National Education Policy SummitDate: October 6, 2012, 9:30am - 4pmLocation: Marriott O'Hare, Chicago, IL

Travel expenses to and from the conference will be covered by the Mayor'sorganization.

Thanks,Meera Krishnan

-- Senior FellowOffice of Mayor Kevin JohnsonSacramento, CACell: (812) 322-7920


OCTOBER 6, 2012 9:30AM - 4PMCHICAGO MARRIOTT O'HARE HOTEL

C H I C A G O , I L L I N O I S

NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICY SUMMIT


OVERVIEW

REGISTRATION FORM

TRAVEL DETAILS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSTRUCTIONSYou will find information useful to your participation and attendance at the conference. Please review this packet for important conference details.

There are limited spots available.

TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Conference Overview

2. Introduction to Mayor Kevin Johnson

3. Conference Logistics

On average, a student drops out of school

every 26 seconds.

Civil Rights leaders National education Policy SUMMITIn order to effect significant change in education and close the achievement gap, key constituencies, including African American civil rights leaders, must support this movement for reform. It is imperative that our community leaders advocate for education reforms that ensure high quality education for our African-American children. STAND UP and StudentsFirst are hosting this one-day Civil Rights Leaders National Education Policy Summit to engage civil rights leaders in an important dialogue about the education crisis facing our children and how we can unify to advocate for policies that push for change. Register for the conference today and join this historic fight to improve education. We look forward to seeing you on October 6, 2012 in Chicago.

THE ISSUEA quality education system is transformative. It affects an entire communitys economic vitality, public safety, health, and quality of life. Research shows that society benefits by approximately $127,000 for each new high school graduate due to additional taxes paid and money saved on crime-related costs. Further, a college graduate makes $1 million more during the course of his/her career than a high school graduate.

But the US is lagging behind in its public education system. In an assessment by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the US only ranks 14th in reading, 17th in science and 25th in math among 34 industrialized countries. The situation is even more dismal for our students of color. A 2009 US Department of Education report found that since 2005, there has been no significant change in the Black-White gap for 4th grade mathematics and 8th grade reading. Moreover, studies have shown that minority students are more likely to attend lower performing schools.

The crisis facing our children and our country is clear. We can and we must do better. We have the resources and the know-how needed to educate all our children. We should utilize those resources to their fullest potential to ensure that we are providing all children with equality of opportunity.

Did you know...

STAND UP CORE VALUES Kids Come First

Great Teachers Matter

Parents Deserve Choices

Measure and Reward Results

Invest in What Works

STUDENTSFIRST POLICY AGENDA CENTRAL PILLARS

Elevate The Profession of Teaching

Empower Parents

Spend Wisely


OVERVIEW

REGISTRATION FORM

TRAVEL DETAILS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

STAND UP and StudentsFirst have

partnered to help grow a national movement

that will focus our nations education policy

on whats best for students. By advocating

for common sense education policies, this

movement of parents, teachers, students

and concerned citizens will work together

to ensure all our students have great schools

and great teachers, teachers get the respect

they deserve, families have a say in the

quality of their schools, and our tax dollars

are spent on what works for kids.

Mayor Johnsons vision is for Sacramento to become a city that works for everyone.

He strongly believes that in order to be a great city, you have to have great schools and is committed to

identifying ways to strategically drive education reform locally and across the nation. During the first three

years of his administration, Johnson has accomplished a number of objectives in his ambitious plan to ensure

that all students have the opportunity to attend excellent public schools and is being referred to nationally as

the education mayor.

Mayor Kevin Johnson is a leader among Mayors and seeks to encourage mayors to take an involved role

in their public schools. His leadership in education reform led to his election to national leadership posts as

the Second Vice Presidency of the US Conference of Mayors (USCM), appointment to First Vice President

of the National Conference of Black Mayors (NCBM) and Chair of Secretary Duncans Mayors Advisory

Council. Recognizing that California educates one out of every eight public school students in the United

States, Mayor Johnson helped form and now chairs the CA Mayors Education Roundtable (CMRT), a

collection of over thirty mayors in California who convene regularly to discuss education reform issues in

California.

In Sacramento, Johnson has carried out numerous city wide initiatives to achieve his goal of guaranteeing

access to excellent public schools for every child in Sacramento. He established a City Schools

Collaborative, which aligns efforts of the five area superintendents with city services to carry out educational

initiatives. He formed STAND UP for Great Schools, a 501c3 organization focused on education reform

and community involvement in education. He launched a citywide initiative, Sacramento READS! Literacy

by Third Grade Campaign, aiming to make Sacramento the first city in the country where all students

are reading at grade level by third grade. His efforts to promote literacy by third grade have been lauded

nationally by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, which formed the National Campaign for Grade Level

Reading in 2011 to address the literacy crisis. A strong believer in public-private partnerships, Mayor

Johnson has been able to marshal tremendous private resources to education. He raised nearly $7M in

philanthropic support to bring innovative programming to Sacramento, including $4M to become the 22nd

site of City Year, and $2.6M to become Teach For Americas 44th region.

Johnsons dedication to education began long before he started his tenure as mayor. Upon retiring from

the NBA after 12 seasons with the Phoenix Suns in 2000, he returned to his Oak Park neighborhood in

Sacramento to serve as the CEO of St. HOPE, a non-profit community development organization he

founded in 1989 to revitalize inner-city communities through public education, economic development,

civic leadership and the arts. To address a shortage in quality schools in Oak Park, he founded St. HOPE

Public Schools, a preK12th grade charter school system. PS7 (grades K-8) has demonstrated a reverse

achievement gapwhere socioeconomically disadvantaged black students outperform their more affluent

white peers and is considered one of the top schools in the state. In 2009, PS7 was recognized as a California

Distinguished School, and in 2012, PS7 was awarded the Hart Vision Award for Charter School of the Year

for Northern California. In 2012, Sacramento High School, one of the first successful transformation schools

in the country, has seen a significant improvement in academic achievement since re-opening as a charter

school in 2003 with a 210 point increase in API and a four-year college acceptance rate of nearly 90%. The

school earned a Pillar of Promise Award for Excellence in the Commitment of Providing Effective Education

from the Americas Promise Alliance in October 2010.

Mayor Johnson is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley (B.A., Political Science). He served

on the Board of Directors for LISC National, Teach for America, the CA Charter School Association, the UC

Berkeley Foundation, the Institute of Governmental Studies National Advisory Council, the Black Alliance

for Educational Options and the Harvard Divinity School SLI Advisory Board. His concern and compassion

for children and education prompted President George Bush to honor Johnson with the 411th Point of Light.

In addition, Johnson was selected as one of the 15 Greatest Men on Earth by McCalls Magazine and has

received the NBAs J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, the Good Morning America Award from Sports

Illustrated, the Most Caring American award by the Caring Institute, and induction into the High School

Hall of Fame, Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame, World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame in Boise, Idaho, and

the Pac-10 Hall of Fame.

Elected in November 2008, Kevin Johnson is the 55th mayor of Sacramento and the first African American to serve in this office.

As mayor,Johnson has made educationa top priority and is a tireless advocate for children.


OVERVIEW

REGISTRATION FORM

TRAVEL DETAILS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GUESTS: The Conference has invited attendees from key African-American national civil rights organizations. Please note that the conference will have 50 attendees. Reservations will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis, determined by the order in which travel forms are submitted. Reservations above 50 will be added to a waitlist, also on a first-come-first-served basis.

VENUE:

The Civil Rights Leaders National Education Policy Summit will be held at the Chicago OHares Marriott Hotel from 9:30am 4:00pm. Address: Chicago Marriott OHare 8535 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631

TRANSPORTATION AND LODGING:

Airfare to and from Chicago OHare Airport will be covered. Please fill out the registration form to secure airfare and we will book your flight. Upon arrival at the Chicago OHare International, Chicago OHares Marriott Hotel (service every 20 minutes). The shuttle is located in Ground Transportation.

If you are driving to the conference, valet parking will be provided. Please reserve your valet parking validation on the registration form.

Attendees whose flight arrangements require that they arrive the day before the conference will be provided with lodging at the hotel for Thursday, October 5th. No additional nights of hotel stay will be covered by the conference.

MEALS Continental breakfast, lunch, coffee, and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. A full menu of food provided will be included in your Welcome Package on the day of the conference. Please indicate any dietary restrictions on the registration form.

WEATHER: Chicago will just be entering the fall season. In early October, temperature ranges from the mid-40s to the mid-60s. Please check the weather for Chicago, Illinois prior to your departure to prepare accordingly.

QUESTIONS? Please contact Meera Krishnan by phone (916-808-7507) or by email ([email protected])

HOSTS:


OVERVIEW

REGISTRATION FORM

TRAVEL DETAILS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CITY HALL

915 I STREET, FIFTH FLOOR

SACRAMENTO, CA 95814-2672

PH 916-808-5407

FAX 916-264-7680

[email protected]

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

KEVIN JOHNSON

MAYOR

CITY OF SACRAMENTO CALIFORNIA

August 7, 2012

Dear Civil Rights Leader:

As an African American leader in the community, I would like to invite you to a Civil Rights

National Education Policy Dialogue to be held Saturday, October 6, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. to

4:00 p.m. at the Marriott OHare in Chicago, Illinois. This convening will bring together African American civil rights leaders from around the country for a special gathering to discuss

the leadership role of the civil rights community in addressing the education crisis facing our

children.

We share a strong history of fighting for equal rights and advocating for educational access as a

people. While we have made great progress, our students continue to be denied access to a

quality education. Our students are less likely to be taught by a highly effective teacher and have

less access to rigorous course content.

These inequalities perpetuate the achievement gap and ensure our children are left behind. In

recent years, while 78% of white students graduated from high school, only 57% of black and

Latino students received their diplomas. On average, African American high school seniors

perform math and read at the same level as white eighth graders. As a result of an ineffective

system, our children are not able to realize their true potential.

It is imperative that African American leaders stand at the helm of this civil rights movement for

education reform. It was the leadership of our civil rights activists that guided us in times past.

We need your leadership again today. Our President has pointed us in the right direction by

creating a new White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans. Now is

the time for us to advocate together for education reforms that ensure a high quality education for

all of our children.

While many of our leaders are working on this important issue, our impact will be greatest when

we find common ground and stand united in a call for change. This conference will provide an

opportunity to work together to develop a national education policy action plan for closing the

achievement gap. Your participation is essential.

Im hoping you can join us on October 6 for the conference. Please RSVP by emailing our conference organizer, Meera Krishnan, at [email protected] or by calling 916-

808-7507.

Finally, travel expenses for flights to and from Chicago will be covered.

Sincerely,

Kevin Johnson

Mayor of Sacramento, CA

From: Cassandra JenningsTo: Helen Hewitt; Daniel ConwayCc: Patti Bisharat; Benjamin A. SosenkoSubject: CJ 11.18 TrackerDate: Monday, November 25, 2013 4:22:54 PMAttachments: CJ OMKJ Tracker.docx

Attached is my Tracker. Happy Thanksgiving.

From: Helen Hewitt Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 9:18 AMTo: Daniel ConwayCc: Cassandra Jennings; Patti Bisharat; Benjamin A. SosenkoSubject: 11.18 Tracker Daniel, Sorry for the delay. Here is the tracker from last week. Although I was out of the office the internsdid a great job holding down the fort. Helen HewittSenior AdvisorConstituent AffairsOffice of Mayor Kevin JohnsonPhone: 916-808-5300 l Fax: 264-7680 Please note I am only in the office on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. If you need immediate assistance on the days I am unavailable,please call 916-808-5300. Thank you for your patience and I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause..

CJ Tracker: Key Contacts and Meetings Week of November 18-22, 2013

1. Meetings/Resumes regarding SSF Executive Director Position

Jeffrey Cuneo, Lawyer and SCUSD Board President

Millard Johnson, PHD referred through Boule

Ryan Loofbourrow, Former Downtown Partnership

2. Mental Health Friendly Communities

Sat, November 23, 2013

Center of Praise

Welcome Remarks on behalf of MKJ

Nearly 70- 80 participants attended to address the Faith Communities role on addressing mental health issues. Team includes Pastor Horacio Jones, Minister Monique Traver, Gigi Crowder, all from the Bay Area. They received a statewide grant from Prop 63 funds and chose Sacramento as one of their focus area. They will be doing training with church leaders on Dec 12. They have also registered to attend the Mayors Education Tour at the Guild that evening.

3. Meeting with Rob Tannenbaum, General Manager, Sacrament Opera & Philharmonic and Elaine Abelaye-Mateo, Board Member

They are changing the paradigm to a community service model that includes the big venues as well as small forums. They are reaching out to young people and will be reaching out to over 1500 students in Title I schools to expose them to the opera and philharmonic. They have a performance Feb 13-Mar 2 with world renowned AA singers that would be great to get in front of kids and the community. Suggested Indivizible and will refer to 100 Black Women and Links. The singers are: Kristen Lewis and Tishina Vaughn. They would like for OMKJ to help promote and leadership from the Mayor in promotion.

4. Metro Chamber Expect a call from Martha Lofgren regarding the Metro Chamber would like to honor you with an award at their Annual Dinner on January 31, 2014.

5. Michael Alcalay wants you to be the sole elected official to do the Welcome at the MLK Dinner on January 11, 2014. They are changing the format significantly.

6. ESC meeting on Local & Small Business Participation.

7. Mental Health Dialogue is producing a nice publication for our success story. An RFP for services will be released in the next week.

8. NCBM Call on ACA Outreach went well. Approximately 20 participants. Following up for commitment forms.

From: Cassandra JenningsTo: Astrid MirazoSubject: CJ Tracker 11.18Date: Monday, November 25, 2013 4:23:40 PMAttachments: CJ OMKJ Tracker.docx

Cassandra H. B. JenningsSeniorAdvisorOfficeofMayorKevinJohnsoncjennings@cityofsacramento.org916-808-1018

CJ Tracker: Key Contacts and Meetings Week of November 18-22, 2013

1. Meetings/Resumes regarding SSF Executive Director Position

Jeffrey Cuneo, Lawyer and SCUSD Board President

Millard Johnson, PHD referred through Boule

Ryan Loofbourrow, Former Downtown Partnership

2. Mental Health Friendly Communities

Sat, November 23, 2013

Center of Praise

Welcome Remarks on behalf of MKJ

Nearly 70- 80 participants attended to address the Faith Communities role on addressing mental health issues. Team includes Pastor Horacio Jones, Minister Monique Traver, Gigi Crowder, all from the Bay Area. They received a statewide grant from Prop 63 funds and chose Sacramento as one of their focus area. They will be doing training with church leaders on Dec 12. They have also registered to attend the Mayors Education Tour at the Guild that evening.

3. Meeting with Rob Tannenbaum, General Manager, Sacrament Opera & Philharmonic and Elaine Abelaye-Mateo, Board Member

They are changing the paradigm to a community service model that includes the big venues as well as small forums. They are reaching out to young people and will be reaching out to over 1500 students in Title I schools to expose them to the opera and philharmonic. They have a performance Feb 13-Mar 2 with world renowned AA singers that would be great to get in front of kids and the community. Suggested Indivizible and will refer to 100 Black Women and Links. The singers are: Kristen Lewis and Tishina Vaughn. They would like for OMKJ to help promote and leadership from the Mayor in promotion.

4. Metro Chamber Expect a call from Martha Lofgren regarding the Metro Chamber would like to honor you with an award at their Annual Dinner on January 31, 2014.

5. Michael Alcalay wants you to be the sole elected official to do the Welcome at the MLK Dinner on January 11, 2014. They are changing the format significantly.

6. ESC meeting on Local & Small Business Participation.

7. Mental Health Dialogue is producing a nice publication for our success story. An RFP for services will be released in the next week.

8. NCBM Call on ACA Outreach went well. Approximately 20 participants. Following up for commitment forms.

From: Cassandra JenningsTo: Daniel Conway; Astrid MirazoSubject: CJ Weekly Update 7.19.03Date: Friday, July 19, 2013 10:45:39 PMAttachments: ARTOBER Work Plan (2).docx

Dr Ephraim Williams Ave Task List 7 5 13.docx

Front Burners? Final work for Dialogue on Mental Health on July 20? NCBM calls made continuously

NCBM? Met with California Endowment and Mercury on ACA? Participated on conference calls re ACA and NCBM MembershipNext Steps? Calls and contacts with Mayors? ACA Strategy Plan

Arts? Artober is on for the Month of October. SMAC is the lead. OMKJ will assist with

outreach with Council members.? MKJ to do presser and engage at the highest level in October. FAS lives on.? Met with working team this week and made assignments. ( work plan attached.)Next Steps? Schedule meeting with District directors and team? Schedule meeting with Ben, Amy and Maurice re media outreach

Homelessness? Visited Family Promise open house on Thursday. I addressed the group. They are

very appreciative of all the Mayor is doing and for his support to end homelessness.New volunteers and churches than usual.

? Planning for Homeless Summit on Oct 25? FYI: Anne Edwards going to Solano County at end of monthNext Steps

? Year Round Winter Sanctuary? SSF Board Recruitment

IndiviZible? Met with Azizza regarding role and partnership? Spoke with Shelby on the phone re role and partnership? Met with Josiah regarding Boards and CommissionNext Steps? Schedule Economic Empowerment Committee Meeting for Aug 19 at 5 PM ? guest

speaker Mark Wilson? Prepare Matrix from last committee meeting? Review Measure U Committee appointment requirements and check out applicants.? Make one last push for Measure U applicants.

ARTOBER WORK PLAN: June 28, 2013

ARTOBER GENERAL DESCRIPTION

ARTober is a month-long celebration of the arts that puts a spotlight on the talent and creativity of artists throughout the region. As part of National Art & Humanities Month, the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission (SMAC), the Sacramento Convention and Visitors Bureau (SCVB), Sac365, and For Arts Sake (FAS) collaborate to bring attention to over 150 art events taking place during the month of October. Throughout the month the public can experience and participate in art events, performances, and free family activities including exhibitions, poetry slams, art festivals, concerts, musicals, and plays. A web site has been dedicated to the month long celebration and it includes up-to-date event listing and details. The public is encouraged to visit the site daily to find new art experiences to participate in.

October 2014 Events/activities/collaborations (Assignment leads are in parenthesis)

1. BRAND EVENT: In the following ways (Lead: Shelly/ Laura/Anja Aulenbacher):

A. Work with arts organizations to post, advertise, offer free tickets, draw attention to the arts

Down load an ARTober logo from the web site and put in on web site with link; in programs or on flyers! http://artobersac.com/

Post October event to web site http://artobersac.com/

Help get the word out by mentioning ARTober at concert, opening, meeting, etc.

ArtOber website

SMAC website

Coordinate with regional arts councils/commissions: Yolo, Placer, etc.

Coordinate with California Arts Council

B. Media (lead: Shelly)

Write/disseminate press release

Print: SacBee (someone else)? Weekly State of the Arts stories

Inside editions (series of stories?)

Social media

Public radio, TV

Electronic billboards (convention center/Judy Goldbar)

City: newsletter, facebook page, etc. (work with Maurice Chaney)

Paid advertising?

C. Sac365 (Lead: Rachael)

2. COORDINATE WITH CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS (Lead: Corina/Adrianna)

A. Newsletters: post stories about the arts, ArtOber logo, highlight events in district, public artwork features, etc.

B. Already scheduled events (suggestions below. Council Members may have other ideas/want to do something else)

Warren: Del Paso: Words on Walls

Hansen: Broadway Augmented: Artist lecture??

Schenirer: Bike rakes/mural unveiling

Ashby: paint book

C. Schedule artist presentation during City Council meetings during the month of October (Erika Kraft can help find/book artists, also suggest inviting leaders in the arts community to introduce the acts i.e. Craig Watson, ED of California Arts Council, etc.)

3. PRESS CONFERENCE WITH MAYOR (Lead: Cassandra)

4. OTHER:

A. Coordinate with Matsuis office

B. Coordinate with Board of Supervisor members

C. Region Foundation role?

TIME LINE DRAFT

July

Meet with Council Member Chiefs : introduce event, brainstorm ideas

Gather all ArtOber assets: logos, etc. determine if need to revise, rework , etc. and finalize

Heads up to arts organizations/encourage them to offer free/discounted tickets & make plans for highlighting ArtOber

Determine advertising budget

Contact monthly media/sell story

Determine and assign 4 State of the Arts story assignments

August

August 1: Send out media tool kit to arts organizations (follow up weekly beginning August 15)

Finalize Council member events

Meet with major media/sell story

Schedule Council meeting performances

Draft/finalize press release

Billboards: send image/logos to Clear Channel, Convention Center, etc.

September

September 2: Disseminate press materials/follow up

Follow up with Council Member Chiefs

October

October 1

Council meeting/ performance

Press conference: Mayor

October 8: Council meeting/ performance

October 12: Second Saturday Words on Walls Opening

October 15: Council meeting/performance



Committee Contact Information:

Corina Johnson

[email protected]

(916)317-9566

Adrianna Lucero

[email protected]

(760)815-3037

Shelly Willis

[email protected]

916-808-3971

Laura Norman

[email protected]

916-808-3971

Roberta McClellan

[email protected]

Rachel Lankford

[email protected]

916-808-8642

Dr. Ephraim Williams Ave Task List

TASKS

DUE DATE

RESPON

PERSON

COMMENTS

Prepare/Print Map

Nov 30

KL

Done

Develop Outreach Packet

Nov 30

LH

Progress

Create contact/mailing list

KL

Done

Resident/Owner Contact List

Dec 15

KL

Done

Mail Letters to Property Owners

Dec 31

LH

Done

Reach Out to Elected Officials Schenirer, McCarty, Pannell, Serna, Warren, Pastors, Steinberg, Dickinson

Jan 5

LH

Progress ( Most Completed)

Develop Neighborhood Plan

Dec 31

LH

Done

Schedule & Meet with City Planning Staff

Jan 10

CJ/ALL

Done

Schedule & Meet with County Planning Staff

KL

Done

Walk Neighborhood

Jan 12

KL/ LH/

Team

6pm Done

Community Meetings

Jan 24

LH/All

Done

Community Meeting

March

Done

Call or visit with Associations

Colonial Heights Neighborhood Association

Oak Park Neighborhood Association

Tahoe Park Neighborhood Association

Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association

Power Inn Alliance

Broadway Stockton Business Association

May 23

June 6

June 3

June 12

Call

Contact

LH

LH

KL

KL

LH

CJ

Done

Terry Johnson supports; Not necessary for BIA; Do Assoc

Meeting with County Staff

July 3

KL

Done

Follow Up with Celia and Phil Serna

July 12

CJ

Letter to Cal Trans

July 15

KL

Mail certified letters to property owners

Document opinions/comments

July 22

LH

Draft City and County Application

Aug 1

LH

Frances/Corina to prepare drafts

Circle back Around with Electeds

Aug 15

CJ/LH

Community Meeting (Who should be invited?)

Aug 15

LH

Submit City Application

Aug 16

LH

Formal City Notification

Sept

LA

Submit County Application

Sept

LA/LH

City Planning Commission Approval

October

LA

County Board of Supervisor Approval

October

Jose

Planning Commission(s)

TBD Nov-Dec

LA

ALL

Updated 7.5.13

MGPTF

? Khaalid had accepted a new job in Santa Rosa.? We have a draft transition strategy to discuss with Daniel on Monday then the

Mayor.Next Steps

? Meet with Daniel? Brief the Mayor? Reach out to participants before September meeting

Volunteer Sacramento

? Starbucks Service Day has been canceled until further notice pending Starbucksstaff. Terra had surgery.

? United Way canceled meeting re applying for cities of service grant. (Steve Heathresigned)

Next steps? Wait for rescheduled meeting with UW and Starbucks? Update Let?s Move Campaign

Education Next steps

? Follow up with superintendents regarding August date on hold. Street Renaming

? Current Proposal: Rename 12th and 14th avenues between 30th Street and StocktonBlvd to Dr. Ephraim Williams Ave; Rename 12th Ave from Franklin Blvd. to 30th

Street to Sutterville Rd.? Working on issues with county ? application; naming after a living person; timing? Team met on Friday. Worked on letter to property owners and application.? Met with Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association. Unanimous approval of proposed

name change.Next steps

? Complete draft application by Thursday? Update Task List (current attached)? Submit application by Aug 16

St Hope Dinner? Kick off meetingNext Steps? Outreach to assignments form Committee List? Target eVerifile? Work with Steering Committee for Outreach

Miscellaneous

? FYI: Metro Chamber Luncheon on Oct 4? SOTC Follow Up ? Check for Fuse Corp? Follow up on emails, calls, and meeting requests? Met with LaShelle and Michael re next stepsNext Steps

? Meeting with Wendy Saunders, CADA? Close out of SOTC? Interns? Follow up to emails, calls and meeting requests? Follow up with LaShelle

NOTE: I will be out of the office from September 14 ? 28 and October 3-4.

From: Cassandra JenningsTo: Daniel Conway; Patti Bisharat; Helen Hewitt; Benjamin A. Sosenko; Mariah Sheriff ([email protected])Cc: [email protected]; Adrianne HallSubject: CJ"s Tracker 9.10.13Date: Thursday, September 12, 2013 3:23:14 PMAttachments: CJ Weekly Update 9.10.13.docx

CJ Weekly Update 9.10.13 & Coverage During Absence.docx

I have included 2 trackers1. Weekly Update Abbreviated for the Mayor2. Weekly Update and Coverage in My Absence Senior Staff

The weekly update should be shared with the Mayor. The latter provides more detail while Im goneand provides a little more detail. Thanks All, Cassandra H. B. JenningsSenior AdvisorOffice of Mayor Kevin [email protected]

CJ Weekly Tracker 9.10.13

NCBM/ACA

Talking Points & Materials for Sept 13th Meeting in Birmingham completed

Ongoing follow up with Mayors for commitments

Next Call in early October

ACA Activities

Endowment Event on Sept 25

Met with Darcel Lee from CA Black Health Network to plan something with the White House. No specifics yet.

Arts

MJJ to kick off Artober at CC meeting ( Shelly Willis will prepare TP)

Roy Grimes was not recommended for SMAC. Sid with the Crest was reappointed. Opportunity to appoint in a year with term expiration. Need diversity for education, race, and fund raising.

Homelessness

Sept 24th Press Event re Give One Day. Pastor Cole and Bishop Carthen will attend.

Special SSF Board Meeting called to discuss leadership and concerns from partners and providers.

IndiviZible

Economic Empowerment Committee Focus on October 7th at 6PM Focus Areas

Arena Contracts and Jobs

Working with James Shelby, Azizza Goines, Tyrone Netters, Nikki Whitfield, Keith Allen, John Taylor, Betty Williams, ______

Provide feedback to John Dangberg/Desmond & Kunal on principles and practices

CC Workshop scheduled for Sept 24

Met with Mark Adam, Contractor

Green Jobs

Talked to Don Harris. He would like to help, advise and assist on the legal side for the organization as the discussion around money and investment get specific

I will reach out to Scott Syphax to see what role he would like to play

Street Renaming

Lamont Harris will be submitting an applications to Community Development this week or next week

Miscellaneous

Check Cashing Tour of Advance America in South Natomas with Carolyn Veal Hunter and Nastasha Fooman with Advance America. Advance America sponsored 42. I stressed education.

Met with ASFSME from SHRA on Sept 6 Request support for successor language in contract

Red Cross would like Mayor to participate in their Tuskegee Airmen event

Met with Pastor Kevin Kitrell Ross, Unity of Sacramento, 9249 Folsom Blvd. Discussed plans to expand and develop the site to include: 1) Charter School; 2)Economic Development ( wants to get rid of Check Cashing Business; 3) Create Neutral Territory for education and peace like Unity Center. Pastor also has a Team Dream Camp.

Interviewed with Lynne Canady on MGPTf

NOTE: I will be out of the office from September 14 28 and October 3-4.

CJ Weekly Tracker 9.10.13

(Coverage from 9.13.13- 9.29.13 )

NCBM/ACA (Mariah & Stephanie)

Talking Points & Materials for Sept 13th Meeting in Birmingham completed

Include ACA documents in follow up email after call

Cover Letter

Toolkit

Commitment Form

Ongoing follow up with Mayors for commitments (Corina)

ACA Activities (Ben & Daniel)

Endowment

Draft TP and Schedule of CA Endowment Event has been submitted by Cas

Waiting on TP from Tracy from Mercury and final logistic for Laura Hogan

Need to coordinate or combine TPs

Michael Stoneking- wants the Mayor to participate in a video/documentary on ACA

Waiting on Darcel Lee from CA Black Health Network to plan something with the White House. May piggyback on League of Cities Conference.

Arts (Ben)

Work with Shelly Willis re TP for Oct 1 Kick Off of Artober at CC meeting ( Shelly contacted)

Contact Roy Grimes re to let him know he was not selected (CAS)

Homelessness ( Ben)

Sept 24th Press Event re Give One Day. Work with Keith Hart at SSF to do talking points.

SSF Perception on Decline. Complaints for partner and providers. Board to meet to discuss upon my return.

IndiviZible ( Helen)

Economic Empowerment Committee Focus on October 7th at 6PM

Arena Contracts and Jobs

Working with James Shelby, Azizza Goines, Tyrone Netters, Nikki Whitfield, Keith Allen, John Taylor, Betty Williams, ______

Provide feedback to John Dangberg/Desmond & Kunal on principles and practices

CC Workshop scheduled for Sept 24

Green Jobs

Talked to Don Harris. He would like to help, advise and assist on the legal side for the organization as the discussion around money and investment get specific

I will reach out to Scott Syphax to see what role he would like to play

Street Renaming (Daniel and Corina)

Lamont Harris will be submitting an applications to Community Development this week or next week

MGPTF (Daniel)

Jim Combs will notify the members that there will not be a September Meeting

We can work with Mayor on transition in October

SOTC (Patti & Adrianne)

Work with GTS re to 2013 funds

Miscellaneous

Check Cashing Tour of Advance America in South Natomas with Carolyn Veal Hunter and Nastasha Fooman with Advance America. Advance America sponsored 42. I stressed education.

Met with ASFSME from SHRA on Sept 6 Request support for successor language in contract

Red Cross would like Mayor to participate in their Tuskegee Airmen event

United Way for Cities of Services grant deferred to next round

Met with Pastor Kevin Kitrell Ross, Unity of Sacramento, 9249 Folsom Blvd. Discussed plans to expand and develop the site to include: 1) Charter School; 2)Economic Development ( wants to get rid of Check Cashing Business; 3) Create Neutral Territory for education and peace like Unity Center. Pastor also has a Team Dream Camp.

NOTE: I will be out of the office from September 14 28 and October 3-4.

From: Dawn HolmTo: Daniel ConwaySubject: ClarificationDate: Sunday, April 13, 2014 4:42:47 PMImportance: High

Daniel, We are finalizing the FY2014/15 Proposed Budget and have included thefollowing information in the Managers letter/overview:

Reinstate $392,000 previously approved as one-time funding as ongoingfunding for community support for the Mayor and City Council and providefunding for the Mayors increased travel requirements associated with hispresidency of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and National Conference ofBlack Mayors

To ensure we had the Mayors title correct for these organizations wechecked the websites and were able to verify the U.S. Conference of Mayors.However, the NCBM doesn t reference the Mayor. Can you please confirmthat the above is correct? Were thinking it might just be a timing issue basedon when he will take office. Thanks,

Dawn HolmBudget Manager(916) 808-5574

From: Aisha LoweTo: Mayor Kevin Johnson; Mariah Sheriff; Alex brakebill ; aaron. omkj; tracy stiglerSubject: ColumbiaDate: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 9:11:21 AM

Spoke to Oscar.

He said he is the POC and there is no one else we need to get connected to.

He said VW has not played an active role in planning. They are the planning leadsand must proceed regardless of what is going on with NCBM.

As partners, they want three things from us:

1) A list of the US mayors attending. They need this ASAP (wanted it in July). VWhas not sent this and is not coordinating this.?

2) Any suggestions/ideas we have for the agenda

3)?Any suggestions/connections we have for US speakers

From: Astrid MirazoTo: [email protected]: columbus retreat: mayor johnsonDate: Friday, May 02, 2014 3:11:00 PMAttachments: Mayor Kevin Johnson Bio Final.pdf

med_8908.jpgColumbus Partnership.pdf

Hello-AttachedaretherequesteddocumentsforMayorKevinJohnson.Thedeparturedetailsintheairtravelsectionwereleftblank.Oncedeparturetravelisbooked,wellbesuretoforwardyouflightinformation.Pleaseletmeknowifyouhaveanyquestions.Best,Astrid MirazoAdministrativeCoordinatorOfficeoftheMayor

915IStreet,5thFloorSacramento,[email protected]

Mayor Kevin Johnson Biography

Kevin Johnson was elected as the 55th mayor of the City of Sacramento in November 2008 and re-elected to a second term in June 2012. He is the first African American to be elected to the office. His vision is for Sacramento to become a city that works for everyone. Since taking office, Mayor Johnson has embarked on an ambitious plan to reshape how city government serves the citizens of Sacramento. His top priorities include improving public safety, creating jobs and economic development, launching green and sustainability initiatives, reforming public education, promoting good government and enhancing the quality of life for all Sacramentans. Beyond his policy goals for Sacramento, Mayor Johnson is committed to elevating Sacramento's profile as the capitol city of California - the 8th largest economy in the world. To that end, the Mayor has taken on a range of national leadership positions, including his current roles as President of the US Conference of Mayors, President of the National Conference of Black Mayors, Chair of US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan's Mayors Advisory Council, and Chair of the National Resilient Communities for America Campaign. Before taking public office, Mayor Johnson led a diverse career as a professional athlete, entrepreneur and nonprofit executive. Johnson served as Chief Executive Officer of St. HOPE (Helping Others Pursue Excellence), a nonprofit organization he founded in 1989 and led until January 2008. Originally focused around providing afterschool programs to at-risk youth in the Mayors native Oak Park neighborhood, St. HOPE expanded to pursue a broader program of urban revitalization through public education, civic leadership, economic development, and the arts. Today St. HOPE consists of three divisions: St. HOPE Academy, St. HOPE Development Company, and St. HOPE Public Schools. In his prior career, Johnson played professional basketball in the National Basketball Association. After earning a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California at Berkeley, he was drafted as the 7th pick in the 1987 NBA Draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He went on to play twelve seasons with the Cavaliers and Phoenix Suns, earning honors as a three-time All-Star, and five-time selection to All-NBA teams. The Mayor was inducted into the Phoenix Suns Ring of Honor in 2001, and is a member of the UC Berkeley Athletic Hall of Fame, Pac-10 Hall of Honor, Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame, Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame, Sac-Joaquin Section Hall of Fame, National High School Hall of Fame, and World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame. Mayor Johnson has served on the Board of Directors for LISC National, the California Charter School Association, the UC Berkeley Foundation, Teach for America, the Institute of Governmental Studies National Advisory Council and the Harvard Divinity School SLI Advisory Board. His concern and compassion for children and education prompted President George H. W. Bush to honor Johnson with the 411th Point of Light. In addition, Johnson was selected as one of the 15 Greatest Men on Earth by McCalls Magazine and has received the NBAs J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award, the Good Morning America Award from Sports Illustrated, NCAA Silver Anniversary award, and the Most Caring American award by the Caring Institute. Mayor Johnson has appeared on several national television programs including CNN Newsroom, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Dateline NBC, Larry King Live, The Colbert Report, Fox Business Network, and Tom Brokaws American Character.

From: Williams, Antonio (Tony-Corp)To: Mariah SheriffCc: Orlando, Ron; Cassidy, MarySubject: Comcast Meeting with Mayor JohnsonDate: Monday, June 11, 2012 5:49:39 AM

Mariah ? Just wanted to do a quick follow-up from our call on Friday.

We are looking to set up a meeting with Mayor Johnson and David L. Cohen during the USConference of Mayors meeting this week in Orlando. The goal of the meeting would be for Mayor Johnson to share with DLC his priorities locally andwhat he has been doing on the education front. While David would look to share with the Mayorhow Comcast is doing both locally in Sacramento and from a national perspective and to discuss ourcommitment to education through the Internet Essentials program. Although we are just beginningto have discussions about it, they may also want to talk about how Comcast is looking to help withthe Mayors push at NCBM. We have proposed the following times available for a 10 to 15 minute meeting:

Friday, June 15th

? Anytime between 5:30-7

Saturday, June 16th

? Anytime between 10:30-11:30

If you could let Ron and I know if one of these works we would be very appreciative. Antonio (Tony) WilliamsDirectorGovernment AffairsComcastOne Comcast CenterPhiladelphia, PA 19103Office: 215.286.5037Mobile: 215.900.3803Fax: 215.286.8408Email: [email protected] INTERNET ESSENTIALS from ComcastA program designed to expand broadband adoption among low-income American households withat least one child receiving free or reduced price school lunches. Once in the program, participantsreceive fast, affordable Internet service for $9.95/mo + tax, the option to purchase a computer forjust $150 and access to free digital literacy training. To learn more or to apply, please call 1-855-8-

INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) or visit InternetEssentials.com. To become a partner, pleasevisit InternetEssentials.com/partner.

From: Daniel ConwayTo: Angelique AshbyCc: Patti Bisharat; Michelle KilleSubject: Comments for Council meetingDate: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 5:34:34 PM

1) Mayor Johnson is unable to attend tonights meeting. He is in Atlanta for a meeting of theNational Conference of Black Mayors, where he will be sworn in as the organizationspresident.

2) The NBA Board of Governors voted unanimously today to approve the sale of theSacramento Kings to the Ranadive group reiterating the leagues support for ourcommunity.

Thanks Angelique,

Daniel Daniel ConwayChief of StaffOffice of Mayor Kevin JohnsonCity of Sacramento(916) [email protected]

From: Cassandra JenningsTo: J GoodallSubject: Comments on Call with Sec SebeliusDate: Saturday, August 17, 2013 9:37:47 AM

Hi Mayor Goodall,

Thanks for joining us on Monday for the call with the White House and Sec Sebelius. Mayor Johnsonwould like for you to make a brief comment or question after Sec Sebelius speaks. Example ofcomments would be centered around:1. thanking her for taking the time and providing the connections for NCBM mayors to serve theircommunities. We represent a significant population in this country and can make a difference in gettingpeople enrolled in ACA. OR2. Thanking her for including NCBM. The Maryland Chapter of Black Mayors' proactive approach orexperience.3. A particular question around access to resources.I hope you will agree to have a few words on the call. The Mayor would specifically call your name afterthe Secretary finishes. I am available today and tomorrow to talk through some points and help draftthem if you would like .Cassandra H.B. JenningsSenior Advisor to Mayor Kevin JohnsonCity of Sacramento916-808-1018916-919-7766 cell

From: Chelsea WhittingtonTo: Cassandra JenningsCc: Karen Freeman-WilsonSubject: Completed ACA Form - Gary, IndianaDate: Monday, November 18, 2013 5:16:50 PMAttachments: image001.png

image002.pngimage003.pngimage004.pngNCBM ACA Commitment Checklist 8 13 13 -GARY, IND.pdfObamacare Townhall mtg.pdf

Hello Ms. Jennings. Please see attached the complete NCBM ACA Commitment Form from theHonorable Karen Freeman-Wilson, Mayor of the city of Gary, IN. We are pleased to report thatmany of the activities listed on the document are already taking place in our city. I have alsoattached a copy of the flyer that shares the ACA activities we are currently conducting. Should youhave any questions, please feel free to contact me. Have a great evening. - CW Chelsea L. WhittingtonDirector of Communications, City of GaryO: 219-881-1314F: 219-881-1397E: [email protected]

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Affordable Care Act (ACA) Participation Commitment

The following are ways you can contribute to the NCBMs goal of supporting the ACA in this pivotal upcoming year. Please check the item(s) you think your office could contribute to. These are general areas; examples of specific actions as well as resources to complete these actions can be found on pages 4&5 of the Toolkit. Educate

X Sign up to stay up to date on important information on the ACA

Train your staff to assist constituents with questions about the Marketplace

X Distribute ACA educational materials online, in your office, and at events

Engage

X Use social media to share information & announcements with constituents

X Hold conversations & establish partnerships with community stakeholders

X Host a pre-enrollment information session in your community

Enroll

X Host an enrollment kickoff media event

X Help constituents enroll at your office, via computers or trained office staff

X Host enrollment sessions for your constituents

Other: ________________________________

Other: ________________________________

I will contribute to the NCBMs efforts to help make the ACA succeed by completing the items marked.

Karen Freeman-Wilson___________ ___________________________ 11/18/13____

Print Name Signature Date

City: Gary________________________ State: Indiana__________________

Please return this form to Cassandra Jennings at [email protected] or

fax it to 916-808-7456

Genesis Convention Center 5th & Broadway

5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m.

Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson invites citizens to come learn more about the Affordable Health Care Act, also known as

Obamacare. A panel of experts will share information and answer questions about the enrollment process.

After the meeting, Gary residents can sign up for an enrollment appointment, which will take place at Gary City Hall on the Fridays listed below from 10:00a.m.2:00p.m.

ENROLLMENT DATES

Nov. 8 Dec. 6

Nov. 15 Dec. 13

Nov. 22 Dec. 20

For more information, call (219) 881-1314.

From: Dora MuhammadTo: Adrianne HallCc: Shantel GilbertSubject: Conference Call with Ms. WilliamsDate: Friday, May 27, 2011 9:25:34 AM

Good morning to you, Adrianne- Rather than call the office, you may have Mayor Johnson call Ms. Williams directly on her cell phoneat (404) 379-9493. Thanks so much and have a good weekend!

Thankyoukindly,DoraMuhammadDirector of CommunicationsThe National Conference of Black MayorsThe 191 Building191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 849Atlanta, GA 30303(404) 765-6444 ext. 104(404) 765-6430 faxwww.ncbm.org NCBM 2011 POLICY SUMMITWashington, D.C. | June 21-23: Leveraging Intergovernmental Strategies and Resources

From: Cassandra JenningsTo: [email protected]: Conference CallDate: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 12:40:42 PM

I know you are out of town but wanted to keep you informed. I am forwarding to you the call in information for the conference call of the full NCBM membershipon Wednesday, July 17 at 1 PM EST. Please call in 5-10 min early so that we can all be ready at Starttime. The purpose of the meeting is to update everyone on all the recent activities. Call in information is 800-768-6570 code 5687761 You should have received an email last evening regarding the call. In addition to my contact you canexpect to receive a reminder email with the call in details later today. Please let me know if you plan to participate in the call. Cassandra H. B. JenningsSenior AdvisorOffice of Mayor Kevin [email protected] cell

From: Cassandra JenningsTo: [email protected]: Confirmation of NCBM Dues PaymentDate: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 11:15:47 AM

Ms Barbara, Thank you for assisting in trying to retrieve the documents that verify that the 2013 dues for theNational Conference of Black Mayors (NCBM) were paid on behalf of Mayor Terry Wright and city ofBrunson. When I spoke with Mayor Wright earlier this week he confirmed verbally that the dueswere paid in January 2013. He said he would have the proof of payment faxed. Therefore Iappreciate your assistance. Sufficient documentation includes:

A copy of the check paid made payable to National Conference of Black Mayors. Ourrecords show that it was written on Jan 10,2013. It should be in the amount of $150 or so.OR

Your request for payment to the Finance Department for a check around early January orlate December.

I appreciate it if you can fax the information to 916-264-7680. Thanks. I pray the storm passes over soon. Cassandra H. B. JenningsSenior AdvisorOffice of Mayor Kevin [email protected] cell916-264-7680 Fax

From: Dora MuhammadTo: Dora MuhammadSubject: Confirmed Mayors Attending SummitDate: Friday, June 17, 2011 1:20:47 PMAttachments: Confirmed NCBM Policy Summit Mayors.pdf

Good afternoon, All- Attached please find the list of confirmed mayors attending the Hill sessions at the NCBM PolicySummit.

Thankyoukindly,DoraMuhammadDirector of CommunicationsThe National Conference of Black MayorsThe 191 Building191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 849Atlanta, GA 30303(404) 765-6444 ext. 104(404) 765-6430 faxwww.ncbm.org NCBM 2011 POLICY SUMMITWashington, D.C. | June 21-23: Leveraging Intergovernmental Strategies and Resources

First Name Last Name City State

1 Mary Ajoku Cruger MS

2 James M. Baker Wilmington DE

3 Joseph Barnes Urbancrest OH

4 Helenor Bell Hayneville AL

5 Antonio Blue Hamlet NC

6 Michael Blunt Chesilhurst NJ

7 Robert L. Bowser East Orange NJ

8 Edward Brown St. Joseph LA

9 Daniel Brown Knoxville TN

10 Larry S. Bryant Forest City AR

11 Gail Parker Carter Glenarden MD

12 Lonnie L. Cato Vernon OK

13 Louise F. Cole Okolona MS

14 Ron Davis Prichard AL

15 Patrick Green Normandy MO

16 Rodney Grogan Patterson LA

17 Hilliard L. Hampton Jr. Inkster MI

18 Walter S. Hill Mosses AL

19 Frank D. Jackson Prairie View TX

20 Kevin Johnson Sacramento CA

21 James K.S. Knox Leland NC

22 Joseph C. Lomax Jr. Aquasco MD

23 Jamie Mayo Monroe LA

24 Laverne Mitchell Lincoln Heights OH

25 Earnest Nash Gould AR

26 Andre Pierre North Miami Gardens FL

27 Gary Richardson Midfield AL

28 Wayne Smith Irvington NJ

29 Raymond Steele Eutaw AL

30 Jesse Tweedle, Sr. Pleasantville NJ

31 James L. Walls, Jr. District Heights MD

32 Frank A. Wilson Bolton NC

2011 NCBM Policy Summit Attendees

2011 NCBM Policy Summit Attendees

From: Stephanie MashTo: Blossom, KellynCc: Mariah SheriffSubject: Congrats on ACA and NCBM UpdateDate: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 11:18:50 AM

Kellyn

Congrats on exceeding the enrollment goal for ACA! Our office and all of the NCBM mayors are veryexcited about this important accomplishment. Thank you also for partnering with us on the NCBMOutreach and Enrollment Initiative.

I also wanted to update you on our internal NCBM efforts. As you may be aware, Mayor Johnson hasbeen leading a turnaround effort over the last 10 months to restore transparency and accountability toNCBM. Last week, an Atlanta court ruled completely in favor of Mayor Johnson and the board in adispute with the former executive director, Vanessa Williams, who was terminated in September 2013for misconduct. We can now move forward, without any doubt or confusion.

Unfortunately, we learned that the prior to the court ruling, Ms. Williams, was working with officials inBermuda to host an unauthorized conference in the name of NCBM. It has been advertised that theFirst Lady would be attending the purported conference in Bermuda to be held in October, which weknow would not be true. Our lawyers are actively engaged with Bermuda officials on this matter, but Iwanted to bring it to the attention of your office.

We look forward to continuing to partner with you. Please let me know if we can be helpful in anyway.

Best Regards,

Stephanie

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Stephanie Mash, Esq.Office of Mayor Kevin M. JohnsonCity of Sacramento Phone: 267-471-9654Fax: [email protected]

From: Dora MuhammadTo: Adrianne HallSubject: Contact Information for Key Staff MembersDate: Friday, October 08, 2010 9:01:23 AMImportance: High

Good morning, Adrianne- In order to ensure that the NCBM Executive Team in our national headquarters is corresponding tothe proper staff member for Mayor Johnson, may you please confirm (update) the names, officedirect dial, cell (if made available) and email for the following positions within the Mayor's office. Ifone individual handles more than one function, please simply indicate only their name on theiradditional positions. My full contact information is below. Executive AssistantNAME Adrianne HallDIRECT DIAL 916-808-5882CELL EMAIL [email protected] Chief of StaffNAMEDIRECT DIALCELLEMAIL SchedulerNAME Adrianne HallDIRECT DIALCELLEMAIL Communications/Public InformationNAMEDIRECT DIALCELLEMAIL Government AffairsNAMEDIRECT DIALCELLEMAIL

Thankyoukindly,DoraMuhammadDirector of CommunicationsThe National Conference of Black MayorsThe 191 Building191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 849Atlanta, GA 30303(404) 765-6444 ext. 104(404) 765-5024 direct(678) 571-5335 cell(404) 765-6430 faxwww.ncbm.org

From: Cosmo GarvinTo: Linda TuckerSubject: Couple of thingsDate: Friday, June 05, 2015 9:32:52 AM

Hi Linda,

Never heard back from your or economic development, or SHRA on the housingstuff. Still be interested in getting that info if it ever comes through.

My more immediate question, however, is this: Has the City Manager been followingDeadspin's stories about mayor Johnson?

http://deadspin.com/how-kevin-johnson-used-public-money-to-his-own-personal-1708971481

This is something I have been writing about for a while too. And I just thought Ishould try to get a comment from the City Managers office about this stuff.

My question is, does the City Manager have any concerns about the way Johnsonhas used city staff to do business related to his outside education initiative?

Or any concerns about using city staff to fight for control of the National Conferenceof Black Mayors.

Or any concerns about using city staff get involved in the politics of the NBA and theNBA players association?

Or any concerns about the mayor using city employees to support and promote themayor's outside non-profit organizations?

If not, why not?

Ok, thanks Linda. I'm around all day...

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From: Blossom, KellynTo: Cassandra JenningsCc: Barson, Emily (HHS/IEA)Subject: cover letter on ACADate: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 3:23:23 PM

Cassandra,ThanksforagreatcallonMonday.WeareincrediblyappreciativeoftheMayor?senthusiasmfortheACA.Thetoolkitismovingalongandwehopetobereadytoreleasenextweek.Perourdiscussion,belowaresomebulletsthattheMayorcanuseinwritinghiscoverlettertoaccompanythepacket.Pleasefeelfreetomodify,re-wordandputintotheMayor?sownvoice,thesearejustideas.LetusknowifyouneedanythingelseandwewillbeintouchwithanupdateontimingforacallwithNCBMmembersandthecompletedtoolkitshortly.Thanks,KellynKellynBlossomWhiteHouseOfficeofIntergovernmentalAffairs202.456.2975office202.503.5773cell

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From: Alex brakebillTo: Aisha Lowe; tracy stigler; Mariah Sheriff; Cassandra Jennings; aaron.omkjSubject: Current Results of Call outreach for tomorrow"s NCBM callDate: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 3:49:13 PM

Based on what I have seen so far we have: Hilliard Hampton (TS) ?Ernest Davis (CJ) checking scheduleDwight Jones (CJ) no (maybe next week)Edna Jackson (CJ) yesFrank Jackson (AL) ?James Walls (CJ) ? - left messageJamie Mayo (TS) ?Kenneth Smith (CJ) yes

-- Alex BrakebillSummer FellowOffice of Mayor Kevin M. JohnsonCity of SacramentoPhone: 404-839-1554

From: Andre" BreauxTo: [email protected]: Date Change for Birmingham Leaders Education Policy SummitDate: Thursday, October 31, 2013 8:40:00 AMAttachments: BLEPS_RegPacket_11.12.13.pdf

BLEPS_RegForm.docx

Ms. Briggs, I wanted to update you that the Birmingham Leaders Education Policy Summit has been moved toNovember 12. The times will remain the same. I attached a revised registration packet for yourreference. Please let me know if you will still be able to attend, and please submit the registration form if youhave not already done so. We hope you can make it! Andr?(916) 808-7507


NOVEMBER 12, 2013 12PM - 5PM

16TH STREET BAPIST CHURCH

1530 6TH AVE N

B I R M I N G H A M , A L A B A M A

EDUCATION POLICY SUMMIT

BIRMINGHAMLEADERS

!!!Dear!Birmingham!Leader:!!As!President!and!First!Vice!President!of!the!National!Conference!of!Black!Mayors,!we!would!like!to!invite!you!to!the!Birmingham)Leaders)Education)Policy)Summit!to!be!held!Tuesday,)November)12,)2013)from)12:00)to)5:00)p.m.!at!the!16th)Street)Baptist)Church.!This!convening!will!bring!together!African!American!leaders!to!discuss!how!we!can!work!together!to!address!the!education!crisis!affecting!our!children.!!The!African!American!community!shares!a!strong!history!of!fighting!for!equal!rights!and!educational!opportunity.!While!we!have!made!great!progress,!our!students!continue!to!be!denied!the!quality!education!they!deserve.!Our!students!are!less!likely!to!be!taught!by!a!highly!effective!teacher!and!have!less!access!to!rigorous!course!content.!!These!inequalities!perpetuate!the!achievement!gap!and!allow!our!children!to!be!left!behind.!In!Alabama,!black!4th!graders!are!more!than!three!times!as!likely!to!fail!to!read!at!grade!level!and!more!than!four!times!as!likely!to!fail!to!reach!math!proficiency!as!their!white!peers.!Less!one!in!ten!black!4th!graders!perform!math!at!grade!level.!Most!of!these!students!will!never!catch!up,!and!many!drop!out.!In!Birmingham,!almost!half!of!all!9th!graders!fail!to!graduate!in!four!years.!Something!must!be!done,!and!the!African!American!community!must!lead!the!charge.!!As!we!commemorate!the!50th!anniversary!of!the!Birmingham!Civil!Rights!Movement!and!the!bombing!at!the!16th!Street!Baptist!Church,!we!recognize!that!education!is!the!civil!rights!issue!of!our!generation.!Now!is!the!time!for!us!to!come!together!in!a!united!movement!for!education!reform.!It!was!the!leadership!of!our!pastors,!civil!rights!activists!and!community!leaders!that!guided!us!in!times!past.!We!need!your!leadership!again!today.!!We!hope!you!can!join!us!on!November!12th!for!this!important!event.!Please!RSVP!by!November!4th!using!the!enclosed!registration!form.!!!!!!The!Honorable!William!A.!Bell!Mayor!of!Birmingham!First!VP,!National!Conf.!of!Black!Mayors! !!!!!The!Honorable!Kevin!Johnson!!!!!!Mayor!of!Sacramento!!!!!!President,!National!Conf.!of!Black!Mayors!!

William A. Bell, Sr Mayor City of Birmingham

Honorable William A. Bell, Sr. was sworn in on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 as the 33rd Mayor of the City of Birmingham. He was inaugurated to the Jefferson County Commission on November 12, 2008. On that day he was also elected to serve as President Pro-tem for the County Commission. He leads the County Commission in the Departments of Health and Community Services and District One. During his tenure on the Commission, he was responsible for the Department of Health and Community Services. This department included the Jefferson Rehabilitation and Health Center, Cooper Green Hospital, Coroner, Central Laundry, Community Development, Economic Development Workforce Development. Mayor William A. Bell, Sr. was a city councilman for District 5 City Council seat returning in November 2005 after a short absence that interrupted a

political career that spanned 22 years. In 1985 during his third term, he was elected by his fellow council members to serve as the first African-American President of the Birmingham City Council. He was again chosen as Birmingham City Council President in 1987 and 1997. In 1999, he also served as Interim Mayor of Birmingham. As one of the longest serving public officials in the City of Birmingham, Councilor Bell was instrumental in implementing the council consent agenda, which allowed the Council to approve with one vote any item that was non-controversial. With senior citizens in mind, he also assisted in funding a fitness track around Legion Field as well as a mini park. Councilor Bell is also responsible for the first Hope VI Project in downtown Birmingham that transformed a local inner city housing development into an affordable, mixed housing community. He also has generated more than $197 million dollars for Birmingham schools. The University of Alabama at Birmingham also received more than $87 million for capital improvements during Councilor Bell's tenure. Mayor Bell is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he received his Master's Degree in Psychology and Guidance Counseling. He also holds a Doctorate in Jurisprudence from Miles Law School. Mayor Bell has extensive professional experience in community and economic development in both the public and private sectors. Mayor Bell believes that he is first a servant of God and second, a servant of the people. Dr. Bell has been married for more than 37 years to Dr. Sharon Carson Bell and has 2 children, Judge Tony Bell who is married to Dr. Emily Bell and they are the proud parents of William Anthony Bell, III also known as Trey. The Bells also have a daughter Jillian who is an actor in New York. Both children are graduates of Ramsay High School and The University of Alabama. !

Kevin M. Johnson Mayor City of Sacramento

Elected in November 2008 and reelected in 2012, Kevin Johnson is the 55th mayor of Sacramento and the first African American to serve in this office. Mayor Johnsons vision is for Sacramento to become a city that works for everyone. As mayor, Johnson has made education a top priority and is a tireless advocate for Sacramento children. He strongly believes that in order to be a great city, you have to have great schools and is committed to identifying ways to strategically drive education reform. During his first term, Johnson accomplished a number of objectives in his ambitious plan to ensure that all Sacramento students have the opportunity to attend excellent public schools and is being referred to nationally as the education mayor.

Key accomplishments to date: Elected in 2013 as President of the National Conference of Black Mayors Currently serving as First Vice President of the US Conference of Mayors Currently serving as the founding chair of U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncans Mayors Advisory

Council and former founding Chair of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Education Reform Task Force Hosted major education summits that brought nationally renowned education innovators to Sacramento

including: U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mayor Cory Booker, New York Chancellor Joel Klein, former DC Public Schools Chancellor and StudentsFirst founder Michelle Rhee, and Teach For America founder Wendy Kopp.

Established a City Schools Collaborative, which aligns efforts of the five area superintendents with city services to carry out city wide initiatives

Formed STAND UP for Great Schools Sacramento, a 501c3 organization focused on accountability for results, excellent teachers and school leaders, an engaged community, educational options, and effective policy

Launched a citywide campaign- Sacramento READS! Third Grade Literacy Campaign, aiming to make Sacramento the first city in the country where all students are reading at grade level by third grade

Johnsons dedication to education began long before he started his tenure as mayor. Upon retiring from the NBA after 12 seasons with the Phoenix Suns in 2000, he returned to his Oak Park neighborhood in Sacramento to serve as the CEO of St. HOPE, a non-profit community development organization he founded in 1989 to revitalize inner-city communities through public education, economic development, civic leadership and the arts. To address a shortage in quality schools in Oak Park, he founded St. HOPE Public Schools, a preK 12 charter school system. PS7 (grades K-8) has demonstrated a reverse achievement gapwhere socioeconomically disadvantaged black students outperform their more affluent white peers and is considered one of the top schools

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