DISTRICT RESIDENTS INVITED TO CITIZEN SUMMIT

From email:

On Saturday, November 19, District citizens are invited to join Mayor Anthony A. Williams, other elected officials and community leaders for Citizen Summit IV: Lifting All Communities. The summit will be held at the Washington Convention Center, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. District residents are encouraged to attend and take an active role in shaping the future of the city and its neighborhoods.

Known as the largest ongoing town hall meeting in the nation, Citizen Summit IV will bring citizens and government officials together to tackle the city's most pressing challenges. Through table discussions and dialog with the Mayor, residents will directly influence the District's annual spending priorities and legislative initiatives. Together, communities throughout the District will develop a long-range vision in policy areas that include:

· Creating positive youth development strategies;
· Increasing job and employment opportunities;
· Revamping the District's public library system;
· Providing more affordable housing options.

Attendance is free, and translation services will be available. Food and entertainment will be provided. The Washington Convention Center is located at 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW. Regiser online at Citizen Summit IV, or call 202-727-2823 or 1-888-551-9200.