City of Greensboro
September 14, 2010
In This Issue
City Council Action Wrap-Up
New Police Chief Now on Board
Interim City Attorney Selected
Greensboro's Population Up Slightly from Last Year
Apply for a Neighborhood Grant Today
 

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City Connections
Watch this month's edition of City Connections, a news program produced by Channel 13. Topics covered include the openings of McGirt-Horton Library and the Battleground Rail Trail, as well as the Keeley Park groundbreaking. Also covered are reminders about school zone safety, the Public Library's Live Homework Helpline, and updates on Gateway Gardens and Lake Townsend Dam.
 
City's Website
The City will soon begin redesigning its website to make it more user-friendly and modernize its overall look and feel. To help guide us, we want your opinions of this site and how you use it. Please take a few minutes to take this survey and let us know what you think.
 
Greensboro Landmark Project Meeting
A second public meeting on the Greensboro Landmark Project takes place 6:30-8:30 pm Thursday, September 16, at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Visitor's Center, 2332 New Garden Rd. The project involves connecting about 400 acres of park facilities and community attractions, including Country Park, Jaycee Park, Forest Lawn Cemetery, the Natural Science Center, and the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.
 
Big Sweep
Volunteer to help clean up litter from area creeks, lakes, streams, and public areas as part of the annual Big Sweep Waterway Litter Clean Up. The community event takes place from 9 am to 12 noon Saturday, September 18. Find an area to clean up, register your team of volunteers, and begin picking up trash. Get more details.
Kids for Trails Triathlon
The City's Parks and Recreation's Trails and Greenways staff is teaming up with Earth Fare to host the first Kids for Trails Triathlon on Sunday, September 19, at Bur-Mil Park. Open to children ages 7-14, the triathlon includes swimming, running, and biking. The event begins at 8 am and packets can be picked up at 7 am. Learn more.

 
GYC Membership Drive
Now through October 21, the Greensboro Youth Council (GYC) will conduct its bi-annual membership drive. Guilford County high school students interested in becoming more involved in the community, gaining leadership experience, building their resumes, volunteering, and meeting new people are encouraged to join GYC. Read more.
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City Council Action Wrap-Up
Council awards ACC Hall of Champions construction contract.
 
At it's September 7 meeting, Greensboro city Council approved a contract for construction of the ACC Hall of Champions at the Greensboro Coliseum. S & S Building and Development was awarded the $562,000 contract. Work on the Hall of Champions will be carried on at the same time as the new swim center is being built at the Coliseum. 
 
View this meeting, or past meetings, on Council's archive page.
New Police Chief Now on Board
Miller brings more than 21 years of experience to new role.
 
Chief Ken MillerKen Miller has now taken the helm of the new chief of the Greensboro Police Department.
 
Before joining the City, Miller served with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department for 21 years and in law enforcement for more than 25 years. He has experience in police investigations, tactical operations and neighborhood policing, and served 11 years in patrol in various ranks and commands. He also has extensive experience in policy and fiscal management.
Interim City Attorney Selected
Peterson-Buie has more than 20 years experience working with City.
 
Becky Jo Peterson-Buie, the City's chief deputy general counsel, has been appointed interim city attorney. City Attorney Terry Wood retired in August after 24 years of service.
 
Peterson-Buie has been with the City since 1987, when she was hired as an assistant city attorney. Since then, she has risen within the Legal Department to the role of chief deputy general counsel and has been instrumental in successfully litigating cases in federal and state court.
 
"Becky Jo has been a solid and supportive force in our Legal Department and throughout the City for many years," says City Manager Rashad Young who announced the appointment today. "Her knowledge of the law and her professionalism are highly valued and respected."
 
The City is currently recruiting for a permanent city attorney.
Greensboro's Population Up Slightly from Last Year 
Population increases to 260,083.
 
Greensboro's population increases to 260,083.The annual estimate for Greensboro's official population as of July 1, 2010 is 260,083. This represents a slight increase (.8 percent) from last year's estimate of 257,997. 
 
Factors influencing this year's official population estimate include:
 
  • The use of a three-year (2006-2008) American Community Survey (ACS) for Greensboro rather than single-year data, which is more consistent due to the larger sample size. Five-year ACS data will be available next year and will then replace the three-year ACS data for calculating population estimates.
  • The average household size increased from 2.30 to 2.32 persons per household.
  • Growth occurred despite higher residential vacancy rates, particularly in rental units
    (13.3 percent in the 2009 estimate versus 14.2 percent in the 2010 estimate).
  • The reduction of approximately 660 people as a result of a court-ordered de-annexation, which is currently under appeal by the City of Greensboro.
Apply for a Neighborhood Grant Today
Deadline to apply is October 29.
 
Greensboro Beautiful Inc. is now accepting applications for the 2010-11 Neighborhood Initiative Grant Program. The purpose of the program is to provide funding to neighborhood groups initiating beautification and ecology projects that enhance and/or restore city property. Grants awarded under this program range from $250 to $1,000 and will be announced January 2011.
 
This program is sponsored in partnership with the Greensboro Parks and Recreation and Field Operations departments. Neighborhood associations, civic groups, and clubs are encouraged to apply. The application deadline is October 29, 2010.
 
Guidelines and application forms may be downloaded here. For more information or to have an application sent to you, call the Greensboro Beautiful office at 336-373-2199.