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Councilmember Jarvis Johnson announces major upcoming Houston Drug-Free/Recovery Conference
8/28/20096:48:29 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
As the country prepares to observe National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery month in September, one expert observed that “drugs and alcohol abuse is America’s number one health problem, the number one crime problem, the number one homeless problem, the number one youth problem, including youth violence”.
The issue of drugs throughout the city and lack of effective wholistic drug reform has prompted Councilmember Jarvis Johnson to partner with many in hosting the first of its kind “Families Aiding In Total Healing -Solving Together Every Problem” (FAITH-STEP) two-day drug prevention/drug free recovery conference to be held September 17-18, 2009 at Texas Southern University.
Councilmember Johnson unveiled details of this solution-oriented conference at the Official Press Conference on Friday, August 28, 2009 on the steps of TSU Granville Sawyer Auditorium (3100 Cleburne).
“We must recognize just about everyone's family is affected and afflicted by alcohol and drug abuse and the user is getting younger”, said Councilmember Johnson. “This conference will be a wholistic approach to help families the solution to the growing problem of substance abuse.”
The press conference also featured TSU President John Rudley, Conference Co-host Mrs. Cleo Glenn Johnson-McLaughlin, Rev. James McLaughlin, community activist Deric Muhammad, Mavis Jackson (LCDC,CART), Atty. Michael Harris, Janice Paul of the City of Houston Health & human Services Dept, TSU Provost James Douglass, and more.
Sponsors of the 2009 Recovery Month Conference also include Communities Of Tomorrow’s Economic Redevelopment/Gift OF Life Drug free, (COTER/GOLD), TSU Center on the Family (TSU/COTF), and the Black United Fund of Texas (BUFTX).
For registration information about the FAITH-STEP Conference log on to: http://jarvis-johnson.com
SAVE THE DATES! 2009 Neighborhood Leadership Institute Workshops
7/28/20098:20:26 AM Link 1 comment | Add comment
SAVE THE DATES! The City of Houston Planning & Development Department will host its 2009 Neighborhood Leadership Institute workshop Tuesday evenings starting Tuesday, September 1 and ending Tuesday, October 20. This exciting series of seven (7) sessions, covering one topic each week, will hone the skills of community leaders and other essential leaders toward strategizing new approaches to the everyday challenges civic leaders face and enhancing your neighborhood's capacity to develop and implement community projects. The cost of enrolling in the Neighborhood Leadership Institute is $25 per person; however, the amount is fully refundable upon attending ALL SEVEN (7) sessions.
The course curriculum includes: Week 1: Responsibilities of a Leader - Tuesday, September 1 Week 2: Building upon Your Neighborhood Organization - Tuesday, September 8 Week 3: Strategically Thinking Outside the Box - Tuesday, September 15 Week 4: Bridging the Communication Divide - Tuesday, September 22 Week 5: Volunteer Organizing for Your Neighborhood - Tuesday, September 29 Week 6: Networking for Your Neighborhood - Tuesday, October 13 Week 7: Resources for Your Neighborhood - Tuesday, October 20
Location: City of Houston Clayton Library (Carriage House facility), 5300 Caroline St. (@ Calumet St.) - between Southmore Blvd. and Binz St. (Museum District) Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
For a copy of the 2009 Neighborhood Leadership Institute brochure, click the weblink: http://www.houstontx.gov/planning/ComPlanning/ldrship.htm to download the information and register! The class is limited to the first 40 attendees - FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE! You aren't fully registered until receipt of the registration form and payment. Anyone interested in learning more details or attending the Institute should contact Donald Perkins @ 713-837-7803 (phone) or email Donald.Perkins@cityofhouston.net.
Councilmember Johnson quoted in Houston Chronicle newspaper regarding growing HFD issues
7/28/20098:17:55 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
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In one of the front cover stories of the July 9, 2009 edition of the Houston Chronicle newspaper, Council Member Jarvis Johnson is quoted in an article regarding the escalating issue of racism being exposed in the Houston Fire Department. “An isolated incident is one isolated incident, but when an isolated incident becomes a pattern, you may have an inherent problem in the department,” said Councilman Jarvis Johnson to the Houston Chronicle. According to the Houston Chronicle, Council member Johnson has also called for a citywide zero-tolerance policy on racism. To read the full article log on to: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/front/6518362.htmlJUNETEENTH OLDIES DANCE to be co-hosted by Councilmember Johnson and KTSU this Friday!
6/17/200911:07:51 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Do you have dance moves? Do you like the oldies? Well, you are invited to be the special guest of Councilmember Jarvis Johnson as he co-hosts the Juneteenth Friday Night Oldies Dance along with KTSU. Come and win the dance competition prizes!
The event will take place in June 19, 2009 at the CWA building located at 1730 Jefferson Street. The dance will last from 8pm until 1:00am. Ticket Price: $15 for TSU members and $20 for non-members.
For more information call 832-393-3000
History Note: Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the announcement of the abolition of slavery in the U.S. State of Texas in 1865. Celebrated on June 19, the term is a portmanteau of June and nineteenth, and is recognized as a state holiday in 31 of the United States.
Download Councilmember Johnson's June 2009 Newsletter~Leading By Example!
6/17/200911:05:08 AM Link 0 comments | Add comment
On the Move: Councilmember Johnson addresses the issue of abandoned properties in District B.
5/11/20092:48:23 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
Joined by neighborhood and other civic leaders on May 11, Council member Johnson introduced his plan to address vacant property in District B and to combat crime and vandalism to these properties. “I want take pro-active measures to further ensure the safety of young children in my district whose schools are located near vacant properties and the elderly who have to live next door to them”, stated the Councilmember to the media.
A demo was made by Vacant Property Security, Inc. (VPS), headquartered in Chicago, which changing the landscape in some of the nation’s poorest, inner-city neighborhoods by installing their state-of-the-art security screens and doors.
Press Release : Councilmember Johnson to address the continuing problem of vacant, nuisance and abandoned properties within his district.
5/4/20094:56:30 PM Link 0 comments | Add comment
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Contact: Deidre Rasheed (832) 393-3288
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Councilmember Jarvis Johnson, District B has scheduled a Press Conference for Monday, May 11, 2009 from 12:00noon-12:30pm at Spark Park, 3817 Pickfair to kick off his efforts to address the continuing problem of vacant, nuisance and abandoned properties within his district. Joined by neighborhood and other civic leaders, Councilmember Johnson is introducing his plan to address vacant property in District B and to combat crime and vandalism to these properties.
Councilmember Johnson added, “I want take pro-active measures to further ensure the safety of young children in my district whose schools are located near vacant properties and the elderly who have to live next door to them”.
Also joining Councilmember Johnson and offering a free demo of their products, is Vacant Property Security, Inc., who is opening an office in Houston. States CEO Francois Cureau,” Vacant Property Security is offering a FREE demo of its products to assist the city in its efforts to combat the crime generally associated with vacant and abandoned properties”. Last year, VPS also helped the City of Chicago to draft an ordinance aimed at reducing the crime issues associated with vacant and abandoned property there with very positive results.
Vacant Property Security, Inc. (VPS), headquartered in Chicago, is changing the landscape in some of the nation’s poorest, inner-city neighborhoods by installing their state-of-the-art security screens and doors. They work with municipal governments, public housing authorities and banks to secure vacant and foreclosed properties in Tampa, Philadelphia, Phoenix, New York, Chicago, New Orleans, Newark, Los Angeles, Detroit, Dallas, Cleveland, Buffalo, Baltimore and Atlanta. According to VPS President and CEO, Francois Cureau, “we have been successful in changing the crime statistics in inner-city neighborhoods that have a disproportionate number of vacant and abandoned properties and make those neighborhoods safer for the families who live there”.
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