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"March 30 | Town Hall Meeting: Voice of the Customer"

Join the City of Irving for a Town Hall Meeting to learn about ongoing and future city projects and initiatives. The meeting is scheduled for March 30 at the Irving Arts Center, 3333 N. MacArthur Blvd. Project displays will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by the presentation at 7 p.m. Attending such events will keep you updated on what Irving is doing to make our community better. You will also learn ways to help out.


The presentation will provide an update on key initiatives such as:

Public Safety
Code enforcement
Neighborhood improvements
Beautification efforts
Economic development

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions following the presentation. For more information, call (972) 721-7600.

Health Care Reform

While I do focus primarily on local politics, this Health Care Reform bill is a major issue. This has a huge possibility of becoming a law and effecting all of our lives. Until I post my opinion on this, please check out the link below to answer any questions you have reguarding this bill.

http://www.healthreform.gov/


Let me know if you have any other questions.

Community Service at the Library

I would like to inform all of you that the Central Public Library in Irving is hosting an Anime Movie Night at 7pm. If you attend or help with this event, you will receive community service hours.

If you have any questions, contact Allison Jenkins at ajenkins@cityofirving.org.





801 W. Irving Blvd.
Irving, TX
75060

Will car dealerships along Hwy 183 go out of business?

This past week, I had the pleasure to attend a meeting at the La Cima Club in Las Colinas over the Highway 183 Acquisition. Members were made up of the Irving Mayor, State Representative Linda Harper Brown, City Council Members and business owners. This highway is under a major expansion project through the state of Texas which is concerning to multiple businesses along the highway. 183 will be expanded to eighteen lanes; thus, businesses will be forced to move.

Business owners are claiming that the trees are getting in the way of their advertisement signs. They want them cut down for more promotion. With Irving broadcasting the "Go Green" phenomena,this would be hypocritical. Thus, Irving is enforcing 30 feet prior to the businesses for landscaping. The landscaping is key to most people. Irving is trying to clean up 183 to compete with President George Bush Turnpike and Highway 30 through Arlington. We are trying to attract people to Irving.

The mayor is suggesting we move all of the dealerships to a central location where Texas Stadium will be imploded. This idea is currently being analyzed and discussed among the City Council.



I will keep you posted on the results and progress of this construction.

Yes, the Library is part of local government.

Hey guys. While I was off of school yesterday due to the TAKS test, I was still being productive. I sat in on a Young Adult's Action Council (YAAC) meeting at the Central Public Library. Here, I was able to find out some great ways to get involved through the local library while getting some last minute bundles of community service hours.

This group ranges from Freshmen to Seniors throughout the Irving ISD campuses. To join, show up at the next meeting on Wednesday, April 7, at 4:30pm. New members are always welcome. Their focus is to bring students to the library while having a great time. They host movie nights, gaming marathons and even have an anime club. Attending any of these events can earn you hours, as well as reading any book of your choice. For example, if it takes you ten hours to read a book, you will recieve ten hours of service. It's a great deal, and you're learning all at the same time.

I will be updating you on events that partake at the library. Check back for more details.


If you have any immediate questions, please email me at taelerdehaes@yahoo.com or one the sponsors, Mrs. Jenkins at ajenkins@cityofirving.org.

Make Sure to Vote in the Texas Primaries Today!

Today are the Texas Primaries. This is a chance to narrow the selection to one Republican and Democratic candidate for the official governor's election in November. Here are the following candidates:

Republicans:
Rick Perry
Kay Bailey Hutchison
Debra Medina

Democrats:
Bill White
Farouk Shami


She's got my support.

What are voting requirements?
1. You must be 18 by election date
2. not convicted of a felony
3. not declared mentally incompetent by a court of law

How can I register?
1. Register with the Department of Public safety when you renew you license
2 register in person at the country Voter Registrar's office
3. register by mail at www.sos.state.tx.us
4. you must be at least 17 years and 10 months of age
5. the applicant must be received in the Voter Registrar's office or postmarked 30 days
before an election for you to be eligible to vote in that election

Commonly asked questions that every voter should know:
Q: Where do I vote?
A: Polling are usually listed in your local newspapers in the weeks before the election. Call your
County Clerk, Country Elections Administrator, or political subdivision conducting the
election in order to find your polling location.
Q: What is “early voting”?
A: “Early voting” is a way to cast your ballot before Election Day either in person or by mail.


Click on this link and register. Keep in mind that every vote counts, and this is a free process.
http://www.dalcoelections.org/

Is anyone interested in being the future voice of your community?

The Management Operations team at the Irving City Council Office is searching for students interested in an Internship position. These students need to be atleast a Senior in one of the Irving high schools. I've been the first Intern that Irving has ever had, and I love it. You will be able to work as a part of all of the teams that local government is apart of. These teams range from Zoning and Construction to "Going Green". I promise that there will be no filing or boring paper work. You will be apart of all major functions, such as the State of the City Address and Team Meetings. A private office will be given to ensure a pleasant work environment.
If you see a future in government or want a better perspective on what Irving is all about, this job is perfect. This job has created bonds with officials and representatives that I know can help me out for college and the rest of my life. The whole team is supportive and works well with my schedule. You can chose if you want community service hours or a pay check. Either way, this is a great opportunity for the leaders of tomorrow.

Contact Sheila Hupp at shupp@cityofirving.org or Teresa Adrian at tadrian@cityofirving.org
If you have any questions for me, you may contact me at intern@cityofirving.org


Taeler

P.S. - To "Bright Design", I'm thankful for supporters like yourself. You keep me going.