Every year after I attend the Personal Democracy Forum in New York City, I am left with an energized and inspired feeling about how government can be a positive force in people’s lives, and how technology can help play a role in making that happen. PDF (Not to be confused with Adobe .pdf files), is one of the largest gatherings of people discussing the intersection of technology and government/politics, and this year I was fortunate to be given the opportunity to present a keynote talk to this amazing audience of technologists, journalists, activists, programmers and, well, government nerds (which you can watch at personaldemocracy.com)
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Single Stream Recycling Information for South Orange
Single Stream recycling is beginning in South Orange and we couldn't be more excited! But there is important information that every resident needs to know. Share and email to your friends and neighbors to ensure everyone has all the info!
June is LGBT Pride Month in South Orange
South Orange has long been known as a diverse and inclusive community. We were happy to continue that tradition by proclaiming June 2012 as LGBT Pride Month in South Orange, which I presented to the South Orange and Maplewood communities alongside Maplewood Deputy Mayor Kathy Leventhal's proclamation from Maplewood at the SOMA Pride Festival.
The Local Revolution Keynote at the 2012 Personal Democracy Forum
Check out my keynote address at the 2012 Personal Democracy Forum entitled 'The Local Revolution' and why you should consider getting involved and running for office at the local level.
Latest from the South Orange Performing Arts Center
Russell Thompkins, Jr. performs last Friday night at SOPAC with the Stylistics. Read about this great concert and other's in the South Orange Patch's latest recap of what's happening at SOPAC. If you haven't been down to SOPAC lately, check out http://sopacnow.org for full lineups and show information or follow SOPAC on Twitter! Photo credit Micha Hamilton, SO Patch.
With Assemblyman McKeon and Assemblywoman Jasey
With New Jersey's 27th legislative district assembly representatives John McKeon and Mila Jasey ribbon cutting Assemblyman McKeon's new office in Madison. You can find out more about what your state legislators are up to at: http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/.
Welcoming Farmers As New Business to Sloan St. in South Orange!
Joined by Trustees Mark Rosner and Howard Levison, and local business owners and representatives from Farmers, we were very excited to formally welcome South Orange residents Thurman and Cassandra McKoy's Farmers Insurance office to beautiful downtown South Orange on Sloan Street. Come by and say hello to our new downtown neighbors!
South Orange 2012 State Of The Village Summary
Check out the two page summary of the State of the Village below: