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NAACP To Host Community Political Forum
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
On Thursday, August 9th, members of the Hillsborough County Branch of the NAACP, the National Coali- tion of 100 Black Women, and their partners will host a Community Political Forum. The event will take place at Middleton High School, 4801 N. 22nd Street, Tampa, 33610, beginning at 6 p.m.
Members of the commu- nity will have an opportunity to come out, meet and greet the candidates for the upcom- ing 2018 Election.
Ms. Yvette Lewis, Pres- ident of the Hillsborough County Branch NAACP said, “It is very important to edu- cate the community and allow them an opportunity to come out and have a conver- sation with all of the candi- dates wanting to serve our community.
“This Election is very crit- ical to our community be- cause some of winners will be determined in the Primary Election. We need to have a voice to say who will repre- sent our community.”
Among those slated to at- tend the forum are candi- dates for the Attorney General’s Office; the State House of Representatives for Districts 61 and 62; State Senate District 20; the Board of County Commissioners for Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7; County Court Judges; Circuit Judges 13th Judicial Circuit; and School Board Members for District 1, 2, 4, and 6.
For more information about the forum, contact Ms. Lewis at (813) 505-9120.
MS. YVETTE LEWIS President, Hillsborough County Branch NAACP
HART Bus Operators Honored For Millions Of Miles Of Safe Driving
From left to right: HART Chief Administrative Officer and Interim Chief of Staff Kenyatta Lee, HART Board of Directors member and Temple Terrace Councilwoman Cheri S. Donohue; HART Board of Di- rectors member and Hillsborough County Commissioner Pat Kemp; Two Million Miler Cosme Garcia; HART Chief Operating Officer Ruthie Reyes Burckard; HART Interim Chief Executive Officer Jeff Seward; and HART Director of Transportation Ivan Maldonado.
Bus Operator Theresa Briseneau with family Bus Operator Bridget Williams with family. member.
Thirteen Operators Reach Prestigious Driving Milestones
Hillsborough Area Re- gional Transit (HART) Au- thority recognized 13 bus operators on July 31st, for reaching the prestigious driving 1 million miles. Two others were recognized for reaching the 2 million miles marker.
Imagine driving a million miles - 40 times around the earth's circumference - with- out a preventable accident. Now envision accomplishing such a feat as the driver of a 40-foot bus!
How far is a million miles? It is equivalent or it can be compared to driving 769 one-way trips - from Tampa to New York City.
"In today's driving condi-
tions these operators have accomplished something that demonstrates their high level of safety consciousness and commitment to the safety of their passengers, fellow motorists, pedestri- ans, and cyclists," said HART Interim CEO Jeff Seward. "We congratulate these accomplished bus op- erators and thank them for their hard work and dedica- tion....”
"HART's Million Mile Safe Driver Awards program allows executive leadership and management to recog- nize and honor those who have served the public in a safe and customer-centric manner," said Chief Admin- istrative Officer and Interim Chief of Staff Kenyatta Lee. "This is a great oppor- tunity to show our apprecia- tion for the best of the best, who take great care of the Authority's customers and vehicles."
Two million miler Opera- tor, Cosme Garcia said, “... The key to safety is not only to be focused on your ac- tions, but also be observant of other's actions to ensure nothing happens," he said.
Meeting
Greenridge And Delaney Creek Association Meeting
Greenridge and Delaney Creek Association monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at 7 p. m. The meeting is held the first Tuesday of each month at the Emanuel P. Johnson Community Center, 5858 South 78th Street, Tampa, 33619. All concerned residents are invited to attend.
Our Mission, "We, the residents of Greenridge and Delaney Creek, envision a community where people have a strong sense of security and everyone takes pride in where they live."
The President is Mrs. Ola Lott Mitchel.
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