Monday, May 6, 2013
In 2012, Kennesaw rolled out the Fit City Kennesaw initiative to combat obesity and inactivity.
Kennesaw has been honored nationally for its health and wellness initiatives. According to city spokeswoman Pam Davis, the National League of Cities recently awarded Kennesaw nine medals for improving access to healthy, affordable food and increasing opportunities for physical activity. In 2012, Kennesaw rolled out the Fit City Kennesaw initiative to combat obesity and inactivity. The National League of Cities recognized Kennesaw for achieving milestones in reaching key health and wellness goals for Let’s Move! Cities, Towns, and Counties, which is a major component of First Lady Michelle Obama’s comprehensive Let’s Move! initiative. “The Let’s Move! program is such a great compliment to our Fit City initiative emphasizing wellness at all …
Monday, March 11, 2013
Jeff Duckett will serve on the Small Cities Council.
Kennesaw Councilmember Jeff Duckett has accepted an appointment as a member of the National League of Cities (NLC) Small Cities Council for 2013. The council is made up of NLC member cities that have a population of less than 50,000. Members work to insure that the interests of small communities are reflected in NLC’s overall policies. The council provides a forum for sharing ideas and best practices among smaller communities and meets twice a year as well as by conference call if needed. “I’m looking forward to connecting with the representatives of other small cities to learn about the challenges and issues they are facing,” said Duckett. “Being more well informed will help me be a better advocate for the policies, programs, and …
Saturday, March 9, 2013
He'll serve on the university communities council, which discusses the opportunities and challenges of living in a college town.
Kennesaw Councilmember Tim Killingsworth has accepted an appointment as a member of the National League of Cities University Communities Council for 2013. Members of the council discuss problems and opportunities involving economic development, transportation, housing and neighborhood concerns, and sustainability which are unique to university communities. The group meets several times a year as well as by conference call if needed. “The growth of Kennesaw State University offers us many opportunities as well as a few challenges,” said Killingsworth. “I’m looking forward to trading experiences and hearing the success stories of other university communities in similar situations. Membership in this group gives me a great forum for …
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Sunday, February 24, 2013
The councilmember was selected based upon his demonstrated commitment to issues involving young people and families.
Kennesaw Councilmember Bruce Jenkins has accepted an appointment as a member of the National League of Cities (NLC) Council on Youth, Education and Families for 2013. The Council includes local elected officials as well as national policy experts and youth leaders from large and small cities and state municipal leagues. The Council’s role is to oversee and support the work of the NLC’s Institute for Youth, Education and Families (YEF). Jenkins was selected based upon his demonstrated commitment to issues involving young people and families. The YEF Council includes local elected officials, national policy experts, and youth leaders. Meetings are held three times a year, and offer opportunities for thought-provoking discussions and the …
Sunday, January 13, 2013
The appointment was announced by the National League of Cities president.
Kennesaw Mayor Mark Mathews has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2013 Community and Economic Development Steering Committee. This Committee has the lead responsibility for developing NLC federal policy positions on issues involving housing, community and economic development, land use, recreation and parks, historic preservation, and international competitiveness. The appointment was announced by NLC President Marie Lopez Rogers, Mayor, Avondale, Arizona. “Economic development is the foundation of the successful growth of every city, and I am honored to be participating in this very influential and important group,” said Mathews. “I’ll be able to share some of Kennesaw’s success stories and learn first-hand about the …
