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Daniel Conway
daniel.omkj@gmail.com
FW: Intern Program Info.
Thursday, March 28, 2013 12:14:46 PM
2013 Intern and Fellows Program.docx
Daniel Conway
Chief of Staff
Office of Mayor Kevin Johnson
City of Sacramento
(916) 808-5407
dconway@cityofsacramento.org
From: Helen Hewitt

Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2013 12:05 PM
To: Daniel Conway
Cc: Patti Bisharat; Cassandra Jennings; Benjamin A. Sosenko
Subject: Intern Program Info.
Here you go Daniel. Let me know if you need anything else.
Helen Hewitt
Senior Advisor
916-808-5300
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Patti Bisharat
Adrianne Hall
FW: International Travel
Friday, September 06, 2013 5:03:39 PM
201309061305.pdf
FYI - depending on what happens with NCBM.

From: Sean Peters
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 1:11 PM
To: Patti Bisharat; Janet Riley
Cc: Stephanie Mizuno; Daniel Conway
Subject: RE: International Travel
Hi Patti,
The biggest difference is the per diem rates. We use the rates established by the U.S. Department
of State for foreign travel. You can find them here: http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?
content_id=184&menu_id=78.
There is a policy revision memo that allows upgrades for air travel from economy or coach class to
business class for travel greater than 5,000 miles one way from Sacramento that I believe is still
valid. The memo does not apply to elected officials.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Sean
From: Patti Bisharat
Sent: Friday, September 06, 2013 12:36 PM
To: Sean Peters; Janet Riley
Cc: Stephanie Mizuno; Daniel Conway
Subject: International Travel
Hi - Checking with my experts on if there are any specific additional requirements for international travel
on city business outside of our usual travel process. Thank you for your assistance. Patti
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Cassandra Jennings
Helmrick-Blossom, Kellyn (Kellyn_Blossom@who.eop.gov)
FW: Invitation to a Call with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius - Tuesday, November 26
Monday, November 25, 2013 2:41:13 PM
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Hi Kellyn,
Is it okay to extend this call to our network of NCBM mayors so that they can join in from their
prospective cities?
From: Adrianne Hall

Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 8:01 AM
To: Cassandra Jennings
Cc: Mariah Sheriff
Subject: FW: Invitation to a Call with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius - Tuesday, November 26
FYI -
Adrianne Hall
Executive Assistant to the Mayor
(916) 808-5882 direct
(916) 264-7680 fax
From: Intergovernmental Affairs [mailto:LocalGovernment@who.eop.gov]

Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 6:48 AM
Subject: Invitation to a Call with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius - Tuesday, November 26
You are invited to join U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
for a conference call with state and local elected officials on Tuesday, November 26, at 1:00 pm EST
to discuss the efforts to help Americans enroll in quality, affordable health insurance through Health
Insurance Marketplaces, discuss the importance of expanding Medicaid, andoffer suggestions on
outreach on the Affordable Care Act.
We encourage you to invite other community partners working on Health Insurance Marketplace
outreach to join you in your office for the call.
WHEN:
Date: Tuesday, November 26
Time: 1:00 PM EST
Call-in: (800) 230-1074
Passcode: White House Affordable Care Act Update Call
RSVP: Please RSVP at www.att-rsvp.com with Conference ID# 310152 to confirm your
participation.
We look forward to speaking with you on Tuesday.
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Earnest Ware
Mayor Johnson
FW: Invitation to a Local Leaders Call with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius - Tuesday, August 20
Monday, August 19, 2013 9:59:57 AM
Fiji, is this the same thing
From: NationalConference ofBlackMayors [mailto:info@ncbm.org]

Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 11:48 AM
To: NationalConference ofBlackMayors
Cc: Vanessa Williams
Subject: Invitation to a Local Leaders Call with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius - Tuesday, August 20
Honorable Mayor:
The membership ofNational Conference of Black Mayors has been invited by the White House to
participate inwhat will be a very informative Local Leaders Call with US Health and Human
ServicesSecretary Kathleen Sebelius.We would like to encourage each of you to participate on this call.
If your schedule does not permit your participation, feel free to requestakey member of your staff to
participate onyour behalf. Important information will be shared regarding the Affordable Health Care
Act and what you can do as the Mayorto ensurethat yourcommunity isempoweredby the information
provided.Please follow the instructions below to confirm your participation.
Best regards,
Vanessa R. Williams
CEO/Executive Director
National Conference of Black Mayors
The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs cordially invites you to join U.S. Health and
Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on a Local Leaders Call to discuss the Affordable Care
Act and how state and local leaders can help expand access to quality, affordable health coverage
for millions of Americans in the Health Insurance Marketplaces starting October 1.
Call Information
Date: Tuesday, August 20
Time: 1:00 pm EDT
RSVP: Click here to RSVP and receive the call-in information
This call is off the record and not for press purposes.
We hope you will join us for this important discussion.
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Mayor Johnson
ncbmlitigation@gmail.com
Tuesday, September 17, 2013 3:24:24 PM
From: Earnest Ware [warebus@cox.net]

To: Mayor Johnson
Subject: FW: Invitation to a Local Leaders Call with HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius - Tuesday, August
20

Honorable Mayor:
Best regards,
Vanessa R. Williams

Call Information
Time: 1:00 pm EDT
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Earnest Ware
Mayor Johnson
Monday, August 19, 2013 9:59:57 AM

Honorable Mayor:
Best regards,
Vanessa R. Williams
Call Information
Time: 1:00 pm EDT
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Meera Krishnan
meera.krishnan3109@gmail.com
FW: Invitation to Atlanta Event Friday, May 31 Featuring Secretary Arne Duncan and David Johns
Thursday, May 23, 2013 3:50:02 PM
From: Meera Krishnan

Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 10:23 AM
To: Meera Krishnan
Subject: Invitation to Atlanta Event Friday, May 31 Featuring Secretary Arne Duncan and David Johns
Dear Atlanta-based Faith and Civil Rights leaders
I hope you are doing well since the 2012 Faith and Civil Rights National Education Policy Summits. I
wanted to extend an invitation to you on behalf of Mayor Kevin Johnson.
Mayor Johnson is moderating an event next Friday (May 31), occurring at the National Conference of
Black Mayors annual convention. The meeting will feature Arne Duncan (Secretary of Education) and
David Johns (new Executive Director for the White House African-American Education initiative). Mayor
Johnson will be moderating these two education sessions, and he would like to invite Atlanta-based
faith and civil rights leaders who attended his education conferences last year.
Please find below the details of the event. Seats are limited - please RSVP by responding to this
email by Monday, May 27. You are welcome to bring others from your organization, but please let me
know a count.
What: National Conference of Black Mayors Education Session, featuring Secretary Arne Duncan and
David Johns, Executive Director of White House African-American Education Initiative
When:Friday, May 31, 1:30pm - 3:15pm
Where: Atlanta Marriott Marquis,265 Peachtree Center Ave NEAtlanta, GA
I will call you to follow up. Thank you,
Meera Krishnan
Senior Fellow
(916) 808-7507
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Mayor Johnson
Adrianne Hall
FW: Invitation to Join a Call with Secretary Shaun Donovan on September29 at 4:00PM EDT
Monday, September 26, 2011 12:24:31 PM
Project Rebuild Fact Sheet.pdf
From: National Conference of Black Mayors [info@ncbm.org]

Sent: Monday, September 26, 2011 11:21 AM
To: info@ncbm.org
Subject: Invitation to Join a Call with Secretary Shaun Donovan on September29 at 4:00PM EDT
Dear Mayor,
You are cordially invited to join Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan on
Thursday, September 29 at 4:00 PM EDT for a call to discuss the American Jobs Act. Secretary
Donovan will discuss Project Rebuild, a part of the American Jobs Act, modeled after the successful
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP). Project Rebuild is a $15 billion initiative to stabilize
neighborhoods and rebuild local economies.
To join the call, please RSVP here by 5:00 PM EDT on Wednesday, September 28 to receive the callin information.
Call information
Purpose: Call with HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan
Date: Thursday, September 29
Time: 4:00 PM EDT
Call-in: Please RSVP to receive the call-in number
In the meantime, check out the White House Blog for more information on the American Jobs Act
including frequently asked questions, local leaders? reactions and more.
We look forward to speaking with you on Thursday.
Sincerely,
White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
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Mayor Johnson
Mayorscheduler
FW: Invitation to Monday, August 1st New York City Urban Entrepreneurship Forum at Monroe College
Friday, July 29, 2011 1:47:13 PM

Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 11:47 AM
To: info@ncbm.org
Subject: Invitation to Monday, August 1st New York City Urban Entrepreneurship Forum at Monroe
College
You are invited to an:
NEW YORK CITy URBAN

ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM
Co-hosted by: The White House Business Council, The White House Domestic Policy
Council, The Office of the Honorable Michael Bloomberg ? Mayor, New York City,
Monroe College Small Business Development Center, The Fund for Public Advocacy,
Office of Russell Simmons, Minority Business Development Agency, Small Business
Administration, 100 Urban Entrepreneurs, Operation HOPE, & multiple federal
agencies
Monday, August 1, 2011 ? 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Registration 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Monroe College
King Hall (Bronx Campus)
2501 Jerome Avenue ? The Bronx, NY 10468
Featured speakers include:
The Honorable Robert Steel

Deputy Mayor, New York City
Marie Johns
Deputy Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
Bill de Blasio
Public Advocate, New York City
Dina Habib Powell

President of the Goldman Sachs Foundation, Global Head of Corporate
Engagement, Goldman Sachs
John Hope Bryant

Founder, Chairman & CEO, Operation HOPE, Inc.
Magnus Greaves
100 Urban Entrepreneurs
The Forum will also feature a live 60-Second Pitch Event hosted by 100
Urban Entrepreneurs, where entrepreneurs can pitch their business for a
$10,000 grant and an 8 week mentorship.?
(Click here to apply to participate in Pitch Event.)
President Barack Obama has laid out a vision to win the future by out-innovating,
out-educating and out-building the rest of the world. Recognizing the critical role that
entrepreneurship plays in creating jobs and economic opportunity for people in the
private sector, the Administration is committed to creating public-private partnerships
to support current entrepreneurs and spark a new generation of urban entrepreneurs.
The work of these urban entrepreneurs will strengthen the core of our economy, reset
urban communities as future job factories, and attractive emerging markets for
investment. The result will be a new era of sustainable economic opportunities for not
just urban America but the entire country, and a new culture of prosperity shared by
all.
The purpose of this event is to discuss best practices with urban entrepreneurs and
hear their feedback on how the Administration and the private sector can best support
their growth and success in the global economy.
This invitation is non-transferable. The event is free. Pre-event registration is required
and space is limited.
Please RSVP at: http://urbanentrepreneurshipsummitnyc.eventbrite.com/

Visit us at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/africanamericans
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Mayor Johnson
Mayorscheduler
FW: Invitation to Monday, August 1st New York City Urban Entrepreneurship Forum at Monroe College
Friday, July 29, 2011 2:19:34 PM

To: info@ncbm.org
Subject: Invitation to Monday, August 1st New York City Urban Entrepreneurship Forum at Monroe
College
You are invited to an:
NEW YORK CITy URBAN

ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM
Co-hosted by: The White House Business Council, The White House Domestic Policy
Council, The Office of the Honorable Michael Bloomberg ? Mayor, New York City,
Monroe College Small Business Development Center, The Fund for Public Advocacy,
Office of Russell Simmons, Minority Business Development Agency, Small Business
Administration, 100 Urban Entrepreneurs, Operation HOPE, & multiple federal
agencies
Monday, August 1, 2011 ? 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Registration 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Monroe College
King Hall (Bronx Campus)
2501 Jerome Avenue ? The Bronx, NY 10468
Featured speakers include:
The Honorable Robert Steel

Deputy Mayor, New York City
Marie Johns
Deputy Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
Bill de Blasio
Public Advocate, New York City
Dina Habib Powell

President of the Goldman Sachs Foundation, Global Head of Corporate
Engagement, Goldman Sachs
John Hope Bryant

Founder, Chairman & CEO, Operation HOPE, Inc.
Magnus Greaves
100 Urban Entrepreneurs
The Forum will also feature a live 60-Second Pitch Event hosted by 100
Urban Entrepreneurs, where entrepreneurs can pitch their business for a
$10,000 grant and an 8 week mentorship.?
(Click here to apply to participate in Pitch Event.)
President Barack Obama has laid out a vision to win the future by out-innovating,
out-educating and out-building the rest of the world. Recognizing the critical role that
entrepreneurship plays in creating jobs and economic opportunity for people in the
private sector, the Administration is committed to creating public-private partnerships
to support current entrepreneurs and spark a new generation of urban entrepreneurs.
The work of these urban entrepreneurs will strengthen the core of our economy, reset
urban communities as future job factories, and attractive emerging markets for
investment. The result will be a new era of sustainable economic opportunities for not
just urban America but the entire country, and a new culture of prosperity shared by
all.
The purpose of this event is to discuss best practices with urban entrepreneurs and
hear their feedback on how the Administration and the private sector can best support
their growth and success in the global economy.
This invitation is non-transferable. The event is free. Pre-event registration is required
and space is limited.
Please RSVP at: http://urbanentrepreneurshipsummitnyc.eventbrite.com/

Visit us at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/africanamericans
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Mayor Johnson
Adrianne Hall
FW: Invitation to Stakeholder call about President Obama"s Housing Announcement --CALL IS THURSDAY, Feb 2 at 4 pm
EST
Thursday, February 02, 2012 10:09:46 AM
refinancing-housing fact sheet 2-1 FINAL for release.pdf
High

Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 10:02 AM
To: info@ncbm.org
Subject: Invitation to Stakeholder call about President Obama's Housing Announcement --CALL IS THURSDAY,
Feb 2 at 4 pm EST
From: Shantel Gilbert [mailto:sgilbert@ncbm.org]

Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2012 12:30 PM
Subject: FW: Invitation to Stakeholder call about President Obama's Housing Announcement --CALL IS
THURSDAY, Feb 2 at 4 pm EST
Importance: High
Yours in Service,
Shantel Gilbert
Executive Assistant
The National Conference of Black Mayors
The 191 Building
191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 849
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 765-6444 ext. 106
(678) 764-8815 cell
(404) 765-6430 fax
www.ncbm.org
From: Vanessa Williams [mailto:vwilliams@ncbm.org]

Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 6:58 PM
To: Shantel Gilbert; Heather Head; Wynona Singleterry
Subject: FW: Invitation to Stakeholder call about President Obama's Housing Announcement --CALL IS
THURSDAY, Feb 2 at 4 pm EST
Importance: High
Place this on your calendar to listen and please send to membership.
The White House, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

and U.S. Treasury Department
Invite you to a participate in the
White House Call on President Obama's Housing Announcement
with
Senior Administration Officials
on
Thursday, February 2, 2012
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
Call-in Number: (800) 230-1766
The White House, the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Treasury Department
invite you to participate in a conference call to receive additional details about President Obama?s
Plan to Help Responsible Homeowners and Heal the Housing Market announced on February 1, 2012.
Please see attached fact sheet for more details.
Please RSVP to: http://www.whitehouse.gov/webform/white-house-call-president-obamas-housingannouncement
This event is closed to the press
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Cassandra Jennings
stephanie.omkj@gmail.com; nicholas.weiler1@gmail.com; Corina Johnson (corina.johnson2012@gmail.com);
Benjamin A. Sosenko
FW: INVITATION: Affordable Care Act Update Call 12/11 at 12:00 EST
Tuesday, December 10, 2013 3:09:46 PM
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Hi All,
It looks like the White House probably wants something to happen next week. I have reached out to
the CA group however I think the WH is more interested in what we are doing with NCBM since they
represent a tough market place. What do you think about us doing this and sending out a notice by
Friday:
Dec 16-23: NCBM Reachout and Touch Week for ACA
We could ask all NCBM to

Connect with a partner to help get the word out
Email a success story with us and maybe place on their website
Tweet, place on facebook, send out email to constituents
Send out a Press Release
We would send out an email message each morning M-F as a reminded and highlight a story.
Stories such as:
Leonard, 56 years old, showed up 30 min early at Central Library and was the first to get
served. His insurance had been cancelled and he has high blood pressure. He really needs his
medicine. He came with all his paperwork and qualified for insurance for $1/month.
Lady A discontinued her insurance 2 years ago because it was too expensive. She was able to
enroll in a better plan for one third the cost of her previous plan.
Lady B is on Social Security Assistance and travels from Sacramento to Fresno to receive
healthcare. She currently pays $150 per month. With Covered CA she will only pay $72 per
month and will be able to access services in Sacramento. She is excited!!!
Family of 5 seeking healthcare. Wife has healthcare, kids have Medi-Cal, husband has no
health insurance. They were seeking one policy that covers the entire family. Result ??
Taylor and Tyler are 20 year old twins in college with no healthcare. They are very active
young adults. They signed up at the Church on Enrollment Day.
Nick and Corina could manage as their last project. What do you think? I am open. What we need
Elected Officials to do is to help get the word out.
Cassandra
From: Blossom, Kellyn [mailto:Kellyn_Blossom@who.eop.gov]

Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 1:55 PM
Subject: RE: INVITATION: Affordable Care Act Update Call 12/11 at 12:00 EST
Great look forward to hearing about them
From: Cassandra Jennings [mailto:CJennings@cityofsacramento.org]

To: Blossom, Kellyn
Okay. We will not send out to NCBM or anyone else. We do have a number of things going on next
week re ACA. I look forward to the call tomorrow.

Thanks Cassandra this call is intended for key staff in top markets about 20 people, so would ask
that you not send out to NCBM.
The call with Valerie Jarrett is still on hold until we are able to reschedule when she returns from
South Africa. Thanks for your help and understanding.
From: Cassandra Jennings [mailto:CJennings@cityofsacramento.org]

To: Blossom, Kellyn
Hi Kellyn,
Thanks. I plan to join in. Have you notified the NCBM who have been participating or shall I? And
shall I assume unless otherwise indicated that it is okay to invite NCBM to these calls? Lastly I
assume the call with Valerie Jarred in which Mayor Johnson was asked to present is still on hold?
Thanks for your clarification.
Cassandra

Subject: INVITATION: Affordable Care Act Update Call 12/11 at 12:00 EST

The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs invites you to a call to continue the Affordable
Care Act discussion with updates on enrollment and outreach planned between now and December
23.
Call Information
Date:Wednesday, December 11
Time:12:00 PM ET
Dial-In: 202-395-6392
Passcode: 311 4150#
Please note, this call is off the record and not for press purposes.
Thank you for your continued engagement efforts in your communities.
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Wynona Singleterry
Kerissa Barron
FW: Invite - Dinner and Meeting with President Barack Obama
Monday, March 19, 2012 1:02:55 PM
Kevin Johnson - Mayoral Invite Letter.pdf
Good afternoon Karissa,
Per our conversation, I have forwarded you the email invitation that was sent for Mayor Johnson,
Friday, March 16, 2012. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Below, please
find the original message.
Good morning Mayor Johnson,
On behalf of the National Conference of Black Mayors (NCBM), your consideration of the attached
invitation is greatly appreciated. There is a limited amount of seats reserved for NCBM and they will
be filled on a first come-first served basis. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Respectfully,
Wynona Singleterry
Director of Operations
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-765-6444 ext 111
Cell: 678-330-9820
Fax: 404-765-6430
Email: wsingleterry@ncbm.org
www.ncbm.org
From: Wynona Singleterry [mailto:wsingleterry@ncbm.org]

Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 11:03 AM
To: 'aehall@cityofsacramento.org'; 'mayor@cityofsacramento.org'
Cc: 'Vanessa Williams'
Subject: Invite - Dinner and Meeting with President Barack Obama
Respectfully,
Wynona Singleterry
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-765-6444 ext 111
Cell: 678-330-9820
Fax: 404-765-6430
www.ncbm.org
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Kerissa Barron
Adrianne Hall
FW: Invite - Dinner and Meeting with President Barack Obama
Monday, March 19, 2012 1:50:37 PM
Kevin Johnson - Mayoral Invite Letter.pdf
I called and left her a vmail letting her know mkj cant make it. Mayor has to be in sac for students
first office opening.
-KB

Sent: Monday, March 19, 2012 2:04 PM
To: Kerissa Barron
Subject: FW: Invite - Dinner and Meeting with President Barack Obama
Good afternoon Karissa,
Per our conversation, I have forwarded you the email invitation that was sent for Mayor Johnson,
Friday, March 16, 2012. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Below, please
find the original message.
Respectfully,
Wynona Singleterry
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-765-6444 ext 111
Cell: 678-330-9820
Fax: 404-765-6430
www.ncbm.org

Sent: Friday, March 16, 2012 11:03 AM
To: 'aehall@cityofsacramento.org'; 'mayor@cityofsacramento.org'

Subject: Invite - Dinner and Meeting with President Barack Obama
Respectfully,
Wynona Singleterry
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-765-6444 ext 111
Cell: 678-330-9820
Fax: 404-765-6430
www.ncbm.org
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Matthew Bryant
goboldlyb4@yahoo.com
FW: KJ
Tuesday, June 02, 2015 11:10:33 AM
FYI
From: Larry Carr [mailto:carrward6@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 2:18 PM
To: Matthew Bryant
Subject: KJ
How Kevin Johnson Destroyed A Black Mayors Group To Promote ...

deadspin.com/how-kevin-johnson-destroyed-a-black-mayors-group-to-pro...
1 day ago - The African American Mayors Association, led by Kevin Johnson, ... as
president of the Atlanta-based National Conference of Black Mayors, ...
Sent from my iPad
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Attachments:
Cassandra Jennings
Aisha Lowe; Meera Krishnan (meera.krishnan3109@gmail.com); Alex Brakebill (alex.omkj@gmail.com);
asha.canady@gmail.com; Mariah Sheriff (mariah.omkj@gmail.com)
FW: Louisiana Black Mayors (NCBM Dues Report)
Monday, July 01, 2013 11:31:30 AM
Louisiana Dues.pdf
For your records.
From: mayor_ed_brown@bellsouth.net [mailto:mayor_ed_brown@bellsouth.net]

Sent: Monday, July 01, 2013 10:52 AM
Subject: Louisiana Black Mayors (NCBM Dues Report)
Ms. Jennings,
Please see attached and let me know if you need anything else.
Mayor Ed Brown
President LCNCBM
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J Goodall
Cassandra Jennings
FW: Maryland Black Mayors Recognizes Rising Stars, Community Leaders at Honors Gala
Wednesday, April 02, 2014 6:54:23 AM
MBM Post Event Press Release_040214.doc
MBM Post Event Press Release_040214.pdf
Good Morning Cassandra

Wanted to forward you a copy of the press release from our Gala which was a huge
success, especially given that we as an organization have not had one in many years.
However we are now like the NCBM ready to move forward.
Hope all is well.

Jacqueline Goodall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2014
Contact:
Blanche Steele
blanche@steele-consulting.com
(202) 256-9486
Maryland Black Mayors Recognizes Rising Stars, Community Leaders at
Honors Gala
Upper Marlboro, Md. ? The Maryland Black Mayors Inc. (MBM Inc.) awarded
academic scholarships to (8) students from member represented municipalities in
Maryland at the MBM ?Red Carpet? Honors Gala held March 28 at Camelot by
Martin?s.
In partnership with the Empowerment Institute Inc., a nonprofit organization
dedicated to empowering youths throughout the state of Maryland, nearly $20,000
was raised in support of higher education and future Maryland Black Mayors Inc.
community activities.
?We could not be more delighted by the tremendous show of support for the 2014
MBM Honors fundraising gala,? said Capitol Heights Mayor Kito James, President of
Maryland Black Mayors Inc. ?A diverse body of attendees including elected officials,
business and nonprofit leaders and community members allowed MBM Inc. to
support the higher education aspirations of Maryland students. It was truly a magical
evening of fellowship.?
This year?s Student Honorees included:
Asa Deshields(Capitol Heights)
Joseph Jennings(North Brentwood)
Brandi Danielle Sartor(Fairmount Heights)
Maliek Harding(Colmar Manor)
Jordan O. Ogbonna(Mount Rainier)

Taylor A. Crudup(Eagle Harbor)
Carl F. Felton III(Landover Hills)
Kevin Coleman(Forest Heights)
MBM Inc. also presented accolades to (4) outstanding community leaders:
Bob Ross, President of the Prince George?s County NAACP
Gabrielle Jordan, Teen Entrepreneur and Author
Gustavo Torres, CASA de Maryland
Emmanuel Cephas Jr., Founder of the MIYAGI Project
The MBM Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial awards to qualifying
high school seniors or first-year undergraduate college students from the represented
municipalities matriculating at an accredited college, university, or technical
institution.All students are eligible for the scholarship program regardless of race,
ethnicity, gender or nationality.
"We were very excited to have had the opportunity to provide academic scholarships
and well-deserved recognition to the students and the outstanding community
honorees,? said Linwood Robinson, Executive Director of Maryland Black Mayors
Inc. ?We?re already looking forward to hosting next year?s event.?
Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, former Executive Director of the National Council of
Negro Women, delivered the evening?s keynote address with April Watts of Majic
102.3 FM as the Mistress of Ceremony.
Special remarks were also made by Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown; Maryland
State Delegate Jolene Ivey; and former Capitol Heights Mayor Vivian M. Dodson,
who was the first black, female mayor in the Town?s history.
TheMaryland Black Mayors, Inc. is a private, non-political, nonpartisan, nonprofit
corporation.
Special thanks to Rosecroft, Pepco, Washington Gas, Dimensions Healthcare
System, Forest Heights Elementary School and Circle of H.O.P.E., and all of our
event sponsors.
**Photo credit should go to Maurice G. Fitzgerald/Maryland Black Mayors Inc. Additional
photos are available upon request.
Captions/Identifiers
DSCF0110: North Brentwood Mayor Petrella Robinson with Student Honoree Joseph
Jennings and Miss Black Maryland USA 2014 DeJanee Fennell
DSCF0045: Officers/Members of the Maryland Black Mayors Inc.
DSCF0264: Forest Heights Mayor Jacqueline Goodall with Student Honoree Kevin Coleman
DSCF0280: Capitol Heights Mayor and MBM Inc. President Kito James with April Watts
ofMajic 102.3 FM
DSCF0215: Colmar Manor Mayor Michael E. Hale with Student Honoree Maliek Harding
Mimi Liu
Communications Specialist, Town of Forest Heights
(571) 835-8196
liu.y.mimi@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/forestheightsmd
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Cassandra Jennings
stephanie.omkj@gmail.com
FW: Maryland Black Mayors Recognizes Rising Stars, Community Leaders at Honors Gala
Wednesday, April 02, 2014 2:09:11 PM
MBM Post Event Press Release_040214.doc
MBM Post Event Press Release_040214.pdf
FYI
From: J Goodall [mailto:jacquelinegoodall@msn.com]

Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 6:54 AM
Subject: FW: Maryland Black Mayors Recognizes Rising Stars, Community Leaders at Honors Gala
Good Morning Cassandra

Wanted to forward you a copy of the press release from our Gala which was a huge
success, especially given that we as an organization have not had one in many years.
However we are now like the NCBM ready to move forward.
Hope all is well.

Jacqueline Goodall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2014
Contact:
Blanche Steele
blanche@steele-consulting.com
(202) 256-9486
Maryland Black Mayors Recognizes Rising Stars, Community Leaders at
Honors Gala
Upper Marlboro, Md. The Maryland Black Mayors Inc. (MBM Inc.) awarded
academic scholarships to (8) students from member represented municipalities in
Maryland at the MBM Red Carpet Honors Gala held March 28 at Camelot by
Martins.
In partnership with the Empowerment Institute Inc., a nonprofit organization
dedicated to empowering youths throughout the state of Maryland, nearly $20,000
was raised in support of higher education and future Maryland Black Mayors Inc.
community activities.
We could not be more delighted by the tremendous show of support for the 2014
MBM Honors fundraising gala, said Capitol Heights Mayor Kito James, President of
Maryland Black Mayors Inc. A diverse body of attendees including elected officials,
business and nonprofit leaders and community members allowed MBM Inc. to
support the higher education aspirations of Maryland students. It was truly a magical
evening of fellowship.
This years Student Honorees included:
Asa Deshields(Capitol Heights)

Joseph Jennings(North Brentwood)
Brandi Danielle Sartor(Fairmount Heights)
Maliek Harding(Colmar Manor)
Jordan O. Ogbonna(Mount Rainier)
Taylor A. Crudup(Eagle Harbor)
Carl F. Felton III(Landover Hills)
Kevin Coleman(Forest Heights)
MBM Inc. also presented accolades to (4) outstanding community leaders:
Bob Ross, President of the Prince Georges County NAACP
Gabrielle Jordan, Teen Entrepreneur and Author
Gustavo Torres, CASA de Maryland
Emmanuel Cephas Jr., Founder of the MIYAGI Project
The MBM Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial awards to qualifying
high school seniors or first-year undergraduate college students from the represented
municipalities matriculating at an accredited college, university, or technical
institution.All students are eligible for the scholarship program regardless of race,
ethnicity, gender or nationality.
"We were very excited to have had the opportunity to provide academic scholarships
and well-deserved recognition to the students and the outstanding community
honorees, said Linwood Robinson, Executive Director of Maryland Black Mayors Inc.
Were already looking forward to hosting next years event.
Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, former Executive Director of the National Council of
Negro Women, delivered the evenings keynote address with April Watts of Majic
102.3 FM as the Mistress of Ceremony.
Special remarks were also made by Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown; Maryland
State Delegate Jolene Ivey; and former Capitol Heights Mayor Vivian M. Dodson,
who was the first black, female mayor in the Towns history.
TheMaryland Black Mayors, Inc. is a private, non-political, nonpartisan, nonprofit
corporation.
Special thanks to Rosecroft, Pepco, Washington Gas, Dimensions Healthcare
System, Forest Heights Elementary School and Circle of H.O.P.E., and all of our
event sponsors.
**Photo credit should go to Maurice G. Fitzgerald/Maryland Black Mayors Inc. Additional

photos are available upon request.
Captions/Identifiers
DSCF0110: North Brentwood Mayor Petrella Robinson with Student Honoree Joseph
Jennings and Miss Black Maryland USA 2014 DeJanee Fennell
DSCF0045: Officers/Members of the Maryland Black Mayors Inc.
DSCF0264: Forest Heights Mayor Jacqueline Goodall with Student Honoree Kevin Coleman
DSCF0280: Capitol Heights Mayor and MBM Inc. President Kito James with April Watts
ofMajic 102.3 FM
DSCF0215: Colmar Manor Mayor Michael E. Hale with Student Honoree Maliek Harding
Mimi Liu
Communications Specialist, Town of Forest Heights
(571) 835-8196
liu.y.mimi@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/forestheightsmd
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Daniel Conway
Mariah Sheriff; Adrianne Hall
FW: Mayor Johnson
Tuesday, October 08, 2013 4:23:21 PM
Cover Letter v5.pdf
Mayoral invite REV 5.pdf
Is this an easy no? NCBM related
Daniel Conway
Chief of Staff
City of Sacramento
(916) 808-5407
dconway@cityofsacramento.org
From: Underwood, Harold [mailto:underwoodh@cdmsmith.com]

Sent: Tuesday, October 08, 2013 9:59 AM
To: Daniel Conway
Subject: Mayor Johnson
Daniel,
Thanks for chatting with me briefly this morning. Please see the information regarding the event we
discussed. Note, all travel cost will be paid for by the sponsors.
Harold Underwood, Jr.

Vice President
Manager of Client Accounts
CDM Smith
3050 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 300
Houston, Texas 77056
Tel: 713.423.7300
Fax: 713.840.0173
Cell: 281.222.8595
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Joaquin McPeek
Adrianne Hall
FW: Mayor Johnson"s Appointment to 1st Vice President of NCBM - Draft Press Release
PRESS RELEASE-MAYOR KEVIN JOHNSON.MS.docx
Did you send to NCBM already?
From: Mariah Sheriff

Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 6:19 PM
To: Adrianne Hall; Robert Graswich
Cc: Joaquin McPeek
Subject: RE: Mayor Johnson's Appointment to 1st Vice President of NCBM - Draft Press Release
Revised to include 3 quotes and tweaked the language around MORE (the reading proficiency
program). Revisions are highlighted.
MS
Mariah Sheriff
Senior Fellow
Office of Mayor Kevin M. Johnson
City of Sacramento
Phone: 916-808-8828
Cell: 847-951-3132
From: Adrianne Hall

Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 7:55 AM
To: Robert Graswich; Mariah Sheriff
Cc: Joaquin McPeek
Subject: FW: Mayor Johnson's Appointment to 1st Vice President of NCBM - Draft Press Release
Importance: High
Are there any edits or changes that should be made?
Adrianne Hall
(916) 808-5882 direct
(916) 264-7680 fax

Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 7:10 AM
To: Adrianne Hall; mayor@kevinjohnson.com; Mayor Johnson
Cc: 'Vanessa Williams'; 'Shantel Gilbert'; 'Heather Head'
Subject: Mayor Johnson's Appointment to 1st Vice President of NCBM - Draft Press Release
Importance: High
Good morning Adrienne,
Per the request of Executive Director Williams, I am forwarding you the draft press release on
Mayor Johnsons appointment to 1st Vice President of the National conference of Black Mayors for
his review (Please see attached). Mayor Johnson asked that we get this out before his press
conference today but we wanted to ensure there were no additional edits needed before we send it
out. Ms. Williams is currently reviewing as well. Please contact me with any questions, concerns or
additions. Thank you.
Yours in Service,
Shantel Gilbert
Executive Assistant
The 191 Building
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 765-6444 ext. 106
(678) 764-8815 cell
(404) 765-6430 fax
www.ncbm.org
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Importance:
Joaquin McPeek
Lillis, Ryan - Sacramento
FW: Mayor Johnson"s Appointment to 1st Vice President of NCBM
Monday, April 09, 2012 3:51:00 PM
Press Release- Mayor Johnson Appointment.pdf
High
PDF Version attached. Thanks.
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Campbell, Shakirah
FW: Mayor Kevin Johnson & NCBM Board of Directors
Tuesday, September 10, 2013 9:01:17 AM
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From: Campbell, Shakirah

Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 9:36 AM
To: 'oscargamboa@presidencia.gov.co'
Subject: Mayor Kevin Johnson & NCBM Board of Directors
Sent on behalf of Mayor Robert L. Bowser (City of East Orange)
Dear Mr. Gamboa,
We are in receipt of Mayor Johnson's email to you.
We represent the Board of Directors, which controls the National Conference of Black Mayors. On
behalf of the NCBM, please accept our apologies for Johnson's efforts to involve you in what should
have been an internal dispute between the Board of Directors and Mayor Johnson.
As you know, Johnson is at considerable odds with NCBM and their Executive Director, Vanessa
Williams. It is unfortunate - and somewhat ironic - that he has maderepeated efforts to disrupt our
business with you and AMUNAFRO.
The meeting Johnson is referencing represents his latest effort to circumvent the actual Board
bygathering some of his supporters and pretending he is having a legitimate board meeting. The
reality is the majority of the real Board supports Vanessa and her efforts.
These issues will be resolved pursuant to a hearing scheduled for December 13, 2013.However,
none of this should have been AMUNAFRO's concern (especially on the eve of this exceptionally
important conference), and we are genuinely embarrassed and regretful about Johnson's actions.
In closing, we wish to thank you for your longstanding friendship and support, and to reaffirm our
continuing support for our joint mission and upcoming conference. We cannot speak for Mayor
Johnson, but we will continue to comport ourselves with the utmost professionalism and respect for
your convention, your community, and your country.
Please let us know if you have any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Robert L. Bowser
MAYOR
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J Goodall
Cassandra Jennings
Thursday, September 12, 2013 6:40:14 PM
image002.png
FYI - This is the second email that was received.

Subject: FW: Mayor Kevin Johnson & NCBM Board of Directors
Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:04:21 -0400
From: Shakirah.Campbell@eastorange-nj.gov

Dear Mr. Gamboa,
We represent the Board of Directors, which controls the National Conference of Black
Mayors. On behalf of the NCBM, please accept our apologies for Johnson's efforts to involve
you in what should have been an internal dispute between the Board of Directors and Mayor
Johnson.
As you know, Johnson is at considerable odds with NCBM and their Executive Director,
Vanessa Williams. It is unfortunate - and somewhat ironic - that he has maderepeated
efforts to disrupt our business with you and AMUNAFRO.
The meeting Johnson is referencing represents his latest effort to circumvent the actual
Board bygathering some of his supporters and pretending he is having a legitimate board
meeting. The reality is the majority of the real Board supports Vanessa and her efforts.
These issues will be resolved pursuant to a hearing scheduled for December 13,
2013.However, none of this should have been AMUNAFRO's concern (especially on the eve
of this exceptionally important conference), and we are genuinely embarrassed and
regretful about Johnson's actions.

In closing, we wish to thank you for your longstanding friendship and support, and to
reaffirm our continuing support for our joint mission and upcoming conference. We cannot
speak for Mayor Johnson, but we will continue to comport ourselves with the utmost
professionalism and respect for your convention, your community, and your country.
Sincerely,
Robert L. Bowser
MAYOR
From:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Campbell, Shakirah
Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:04:30 AM
image002.png

Dear Mr. Gamboa,
We represent the Board of Directors, which controls the National Conference of Black Mayors. On
behalf of the NCBM, please accept our apologies for Johnson's efforts to involve you in what should
have been an internal dispute between the Board of Directors and Mayor Johnson.
As you know, Johnson is at considerable odds with NCBM and their Executive Director, Vanessa
Williams. It is unfortunate - and somewhat ironic - that he has maderepeated efforts to disrupt our
business with you and AMUNAFRO.
The meeting Johnson is referencing represents his latest effort to circumvent the actual Board
bygathering some of his supporters and pretending he is having a legitimate board meeting. The
reality is the majority of the real Board supports Vanessa and her efforts.
These issues will be resolved pursuant to a hearing scheduled for December 13, 2013.However,
none of this should have been AMUNAFRO's concern (especially on the eve of this exceptionally
important conference), and we are genuinely embarrassed and regretful about Johnson's actions.
In closing, we wish to thank you for your longstanding friendship and support, and to reaffirm our
continuing support for our joint mission and upcoming conference. We cannot speak for Mayor
Johnson, but we will continue to comport ourselves with the utmost professionalism and respect for
your convention, your community, and your country.
Sincerely,
Robert L. Bowser
MAYOR
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Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Benjamin A. Sosenko
FW: Mayor Kevin Johnson Op-Ed and Press Release
Attachments.htm
From: Benjamin A. Sosenko

Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 2:47 PM
To: Benjamin A. Sosenko
Subject: Mayor Kevin Johnson Op-Ed and Press Release
This message has been archived, please click here to view the message.
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Importance:
Mayor Johnson
Joaquin McPeek
FW: Media Request for Mayor"s Comment on State of The Union Address
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 1:15:51 PM
High
From: Dora Muhammad [dmuhammad@ncbm.org]

Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 12:38 PM
To: dmuhammad@ncbm.org
Subject: Media Request for Mayor's Comment on State of The Union Address
Good afternoon, Mayor

The National Conference of Black Mayors has received a media request from Politic365 for
statements from our member mayors on their impression on tonight's "State of The Union" address
by President Obama.
Please send a reply email to confirm whether you desire to submit a comment tonight for their
news story. The comment may be emailed to me at dmuhammad@ncbm.org or recorded on my
voicemail at (404) 765-5024.
We hope that you will take this opportunity to submit your perspective for their consideration of
inclusion in their report on responses from state and local leaders.
Thank you kindly,
Dora Muhammad
Director of Communications
The 191 Building
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 765-6444 ext. 104
(404) 765-6430 fax
www.ncbm.org
February is Black History Month

DID YOU KNOW: Black History Month started in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson as Negro History Week. February was selected
in honor of Frederick Douglass who was born in that month.
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Meera Krishnan
Connie Kuang
FW: Meeting Minutes 7-16
Monday, July 16, 2012 6:05:00 PM
National Mobilization Meeting Minutes 7-16 (MK edits).docx
Hi Connie,
Here are my edits. Let me know if you have any comments / concerns. Main changes were:
1. Shortened bullets (avoid full sentences if possible)
2. Consolidating action items
Lets touch base tomorrow on this.
Thanks,
Meera
From: Aisha Lowe [mailto:draishalowe@gmail.com]

Sent: Monday, July 16, 2012 5:55 PM
To: Connie Kuang
Cc: Meera Krishnan
Subject: Re: Meeting Minutes 7-16
I'm going to let Meera direct the formatting for these. You two sync up and send when ready.
Thanks!
On Mon, Jul 16, 2012 at 5:10 PM, Connie Kuang <CKuang@cityofsacramento.org> wrote:
Please review. I will send out tomorrow morning!
Best,
Connie
-Aisha N. Lowe, Ph.D.

Executive Director
STAND UP for Great Schools
825 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Office: 916-287-9178
Mobile: 510-381-7388
www.standup.org
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Mariah Sheriff
Patti Bisharat
FW: meeting w/ Robin Richards
Thursday, October 04, 2012 9:02:29 AM
Hi Patti
Below youll find some info regarding Tweet My Jobs. Ive had a call with one of their sales people
Alexandra Adair, but I think that I felt like there was nothing really to offer them because it seemed
like something the City Manager would have to agree to an initiative like this.
Let me know if you need anything else from me.
Thanks!
Mariah
Mariah Sheriff
Dir. of Governmental Affairs in Education

City of Sacramento
Phone: 916-808-8828
Cell: 847-951-3132
From: Alisha Klein [mailto:alisha@mametassociates.com]

Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 11:54 AM
To: Mariah Sheriff
Cc: Jay Marks
Subject: Re: meeting w/ Robin Richards
Hi Mariah!
Thank you for all your help. Jay from Robin's office copied here wanted to know if we could schedule the
meeting for after the lunch on Friday?
Best regards,
Alisha
--
Alisha J. Klein
Noah Mamet & Associates LLC.
12100 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-207-0144
www.mametassociates.com
From: Mariah Sheriff <MSheriff@cityofsacramento.org>

To: Mayorscheduler <Mayorscheduler@cityofsacramento.org>, Alisha Klein
<alisha@mametassociates.com>
Cc: Robin Richards <RRichards@tweetmyjobs.com>, Jay Marks <JMarks@tweetmyjobs.com>, Alisha
Klein <noah@mametassociates.com>, "eric.casher@gmail.com" <eric.casher@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: meeting w/ Robin Richards
Hello Alisha,
Please feel free to reach me via email or my cell as Adrianne mentioned.
Best,
Mariah
Mariah Sheriff
Senior Fellow
City of Sacramento
Phone: 916-808-8828
Cell: 847-951-3132
From: Mayorscheduler
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 4:12 PM
To: Alisha Klein
Cc: Robin Richards; Jay Marks; Noah Mamet; Mariah Sheriff; eric.casher@gmail.com
Thank you Alisha
Both Mariah and Eric (copied) will be staffing the Mayor on this trip. They will contact you once
they arrive in Atlanta and determine the Mayors availability. Per our discussion, the best time to
connect may be immediately following the luncheon on Friday just prior to the event you are
sponsoring at 1:30pm.
Mariah can also be reached at 847-951-3132
Sincerely,
Adrianne Hall
(916) 808-5882 direct
(916) 264-7680 fax

To: Mayorscheduler
Cc: Robin Richards; Jay Marks; Noah Mamet
Subject: meeting w/ Robin Richards
Importance: High
Hi Adrianne,
I wanted to also throw this out to you as a great option for the Mayor if he is available. Tweet My Jobs is
sponsoring this event on Friday, June 1st from 1:30-2:30pm. Please keep me posted. Thank you for all
your help.
Best regards,
Alisha
ALL,
We are very excited about the NCBM event this week In Atlanta, GA! (See attached AD that will be in the
NCBM Convention guide)!
Especially around our session: Mayors, Social Media & Jobs:
Mayors, Social Media and #JOBS
Social media is not the way of the future, it is the way of now. According to an August, 2011 Pew Internet
Research Report, over 65% of online adults use social networking sites. As Mayors across the country are
discovering, the 21st century is one of the greatest periods in the history of the world in which to govern
because of ground-breaking technology and communications tools. Through social media tools like
Facebook and Twitter, Mayors can communicate with constituents and key audiences instantly and
frequently. Innovative leaders are realizing that social medias impact extends beyond just communication
and that social media can be used to address major social problems, including one of the biggest problems
facing every Mayor today: #JOBS.
Despite the reports we hear in the media about the unemployment rate dropping or staying constant, we
know that there are jobs in our cities. Local employers are hiring every day. New businesses are opening
and existing businesses are expanding. The key is to connect these job opportunities with constituent job
seekers. Key city leaders from two major American cities will discuss how they are embracing social media
to connect their constituent job seekers with small, medium and large businesses.
Do you wish you had a technology platform to power your jobs creation initiatives and campaigns? Do you
wish you had better data to understand exactly what the jobs situation is in your city, the number of job
seekers and number of opportunities, and details about exactly what and where those opportunities are?
Are you interested in strengthening your citys image nationally and internationally to attract new citizens
and businesses to move to the area? Are you looking to promote local and regional businesses? Join this
session and hear from two of Americas great cities as to how technology, and specifically social media, is
helping to address these issues so they can put Americans in their city back to work!
The current Agenda can be located on at the NCBM Website:
http://www.ncbm.org
SPONSOR: TWEETMYJOBS
BRENDAN M. COTTER, SVP, Market Development
Mr. Cotter is responsible for the development and strategic direction of the TweetMyJobs Government
Platform for jobs. By harnessing the power of the Internet, social network and mobile into a branded and
dedicated jobs platform, government can promote and enable connectivity between local businesses that
have employment opportunities for their constituents. Through this innovative new technology, elected
and community leaders can create a hub where job seekers and businesses can come together so that
open positions are filled with top local talent thus enhancing the economic well being of the communities.
Previously, Mr. Cotter was the senior vice president of market development at Blackboard Inc.
(NASDAQ:BBBB). He focused on the initiatives for the next generation of notification and alerts technology,
with an emphasis on proximity and CMAS (cell broadcasting alerts). Prior, as president of Blackboard
Connect for Government, he led Blackboard Connect (formerly The NTI Group) to be the number one
provider of hosted, time-sensitive mass notification services focused on assisting K12 leaders, government
and civil leaders to communicate quickly and efficiently with their constituents using multi-modal
technologies.
Mr. Cotter has an extensive background in developing and managing new business expansion, client
management, sales, and market strategy. Previous to joining the NTI team, Mr. Cotter was a founder and
chief executive officer of the F2F Group, Inc., a leading business and technology process consultancy firm.
FORMAT:
MODERATOR:
MAYOR STEVE BENJAMIN, Columbia, South Carolina
In a record turnout, Steve Benjamin was elected Mayor of Columbia in April of 2010.
He has worked very actively in community initiatives with numerous public and private organizations
dating back to his years at the University of South Carolina where he served as President of the Student
Government and as Student Bar Association President at the USC School of Law.
Mayor Benjamin has continued that service through the present, serving on numerous boards for
nonprofit organizations such as the Columbia Urban League, Benedict College, the Greater Columbia
Chamber of Commerce and as a Founding Board Member of the Eau Claire Promise Zone. He also served
as a founding member of Choose Children First.
In 1999, at age 29 Benjamin was appointed to Governor Jim Hodges' Cabinet as director of the state's
second largest law enforcement agency, the Department of Probation, Parole, and Pardon Services.
In 2009, Benjamin drew national attention by representing prominent radio host Tom Joyner and securing
a pardon for Joyner's great uncles wrongfully convicted in the death of a 73-year-old Confederate veteran
and executed in 1913. In a landmark decision, the South Carolina Board of Paroles and Pardons voted
unanimously to grant the posthumous pardon, the first for South Carolina in a capital case.
Having taken office in July 2010, Mayor Benjamin's first term has been characterized by his firm belief in
Columbia's potential and the intense focus on economic development and job creation that has helped
secure more than $1.1 billion in regional capital investment and create thousands new jobs in the midst of
a national recession. Combined with the rebirth of Main Street, these accomplishments have drawn
national attention and accolades including his being awarded an Aspen Rodel Fellowship, elected to the
U.S. Conference of Mayors Advisory Board and, most recently, being named one of The Washington Post's
"2011 The Root 100 List: The 100 most influential African Americans in 2011."
In addition to his work as Mayor, Benjamin practices law with Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart.
He is married to the Honorable DeAndrea Gist Benjamin, a circuit court judge in South Carolina's Fifth
Judicial Circuit. The two are the proud parents of two daughters Bethany (7) and Jordan Grace (4).
PANELISTS:
YVONNE YANCY, Commissioner of Labor, City of Atlanta
Yvonne Cowser Yancy is a Human Resources professional with 16+ years of diverse experience within the
public and private sector and within union and non union environments. Over her career she has held
progressively more responsible roles in HR and has demonstrated the capability to design and implement
HR initiatives; lead HR teams; and proactively partner with executives within her client groups. Ms. Yancy
was recently Vice President, Human Resources Business Partner with SunTrust Bank supporting multiple
clients within the Diversified Commercial Bank division. In her role she serves as the HR lead on key
division talent and compensation initiatives and manages the people strategies and organization design
efforts within her client groups.
Prior to joining SunTrust, Ms. Yancy was the Director of Human Resources for Technology, Strategy &
Operations at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS). In this role, Ms. Yancy led a team responsible for
delivery of corporate HR initiatives as well as divisional HR support to 1700+ employees across multiple
business units. While at TBS she led the people strategy for a $25 million system implementation,
managed a divisional rotational program, and supported her client groups in significant organizational
redesign.
Prior to joining TBS in 2007, Ms. Yancy held several progressively more responsible roles within HR at
Lincoln Financial Group (LFG). During her tenure at LFG, she supported multiple diverse clients groups
across four divisions and multiple geographies. Key accomplishments include leading the implementation
of manager and employee self service across the enterprise, developing the people strategy for key
divisional mergers, acquisitions & divestitures, and leading the people strategy for a $120 million in-source
of IT Infrastructure. Prior to joining LFG she was a Senior HR Representative with Ashland Chemical where
she supported 42 chemical distribution facilities across four regions within the US. Additionally Ms. Yancy
served as a first chair negotiator and managed the grievance process with the Teamsters at organized
facilities within her regions. She has also held HR roles with GE Capital, Ikon Office Solutions and Georgia
Tech.
A native of Atlanta, Ms. Yancy holds a BA degree in Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA
in Personnel Employee Relations from Georgia State University. Additionally she holds the Senior
Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification. A former Board member of the Junior Achievement of
Delaware Valley, the Philadelphia Police Athletic League, the Lincoln Financial Group Foundation Board,
and the Atlanta Housing Authority. Ms. Yancy continues to be active in several organizations including The
Links, Inc., and SHRM Atlanta. Additionally Ms. Yancy serves as a mentor to young professionals seeking
careers in Human Resources.
ARCELIO APONTE, Director of Operations and Management for Economic Development in the City of
Newark
Arcelio Aponte brings over twenty years experience providing administrative management, project
management and policy development. He is currently the President of the New Jersey State Board of
education and brings over seventeen years of progressive and successful leadership in state and local
government and public education.
Mr. Aponte is currently the Director of Operations and Management for Economic Development in the City
of Newark. In this capacity, he provides management leadership for economic development, city planning,
housing, workforce development, and ex-offender reentry among other areas. He has provided
administrative oversight of departmental budget, staff, and standard operating policies and procedures.
He has led and contributed to the creation of new social programs that provide disadvantaged adults and
youth access to sustainable employment.
Aponte has successfully helped to establish the citys not-for-profit development corporation to manage
economic development initiatives; enhanced workforce-training services, created the Citys first exoffender reentry office, and is leading the development of the Citys Master Plan. He has successfully
merged departmental resources with public/private agencies to broaden and enhance services and
programs; restructured and redirected failing programs by implementing new standard operating
procedures, service processes, and hiring of management team.
Before joining the City of Newark, Aponte served the Associate Vice President for Facilities and
Construction Management at New Jersey City University where he developed and managed the
Universitys $500 million capital program that included campus real estate development and expansion,
construction of new facilities, renovation of existing buildings, capital maintenance upgrades, and
development of the campus master plan. Aponte created and launched the Universitys Council on
Management to elevate the proficiency of management and improve communication across administrative
and academic departments. The organization promoted the ideals of mentorship, succession planning,
team building, supervision, and leadership.
Aponte earned an MBA from Rutgers University and an Engineering Technology Degree from The College
of New Jersey. He lives in Piscataway, NJ with his wife, Susan, and their two children, Arcelio and Elissa.
REPRESENATIVE ALAN WILLIAMS, State of Florida
Representative Alan Williams was born and raised in the Tallahassee, FL. He graduated from Rickards High
School in 1993 and earned his B.S. and M.B.A. degrees in Business Administration from Florida Agricultural
and Mechanical University (FAMU). His roots and dedication to his hometown run deep and wide.
Representative Williams is the President & CEO of MW Land & Investments, LLC, a property management
and business development firm, founded in 2006.
In November 2008, Williams was elected to the Florida House of Representatives by the voters of District 8,
encompassing parts of Leon and Gadsden Counties. Representative Williams currently serves on the
Energy and Utilities Subcommittee, Senate Redistricting Subcommittee, Higher Education Appropriations
Subcommittee, Joint Committee on Public Counsel Oversight Committee, Transportation and Highway
Safety Subcommittee and State Affairs Committee.
In the years immediately before his election, Williams was an Aide to Tallahassee Mayor John Marks,
serving as liaison between the community and the Office of the Mayor. He advised the Mayor on
appointments to all city advisory boards and represented the Mayors interests as a board member for the
Tallahassee Visitors and Area Convention Bureau and the NASA Challenger Learning Center Board of
Advisors.
Living by the motto, To whom much is given, much is required, Representative Williams offers his time to
several community charities and organizations. Representative Williams also serves in numerous civic
capacities. He is an active and enthusiastic member of Leadership Tallahassee, Opportunity Tallahassee,
Leadership Florida, area Chambers of Commerce, United Way of the Big Bend Board of Directors and the
United States Commission on Civil Right Advisory Committee, to name but a few.
For his service he has been named Kappa Alpha Psi Brother of the Year, Northwest Florida League of Cities
Legislator of the Year (2011), Leadership Tallahassee Board of Governors Chair (2008), Statewide Council of
Advisors for Leadership Florida (2007), Ebony Magazines Twenty Future Leaders under 30 (2003) and
numerous others.
Rep. Alan Williams is married to Attorney Opal McKinney-Williams, a FAMU graduate from Miami, Florida.
They have been blessed with two children, Adrianna Williams and Alan-Louis Portlock Williams.
PROPOSED QUESTIONS FOR MAYOR BENJAMIN (PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD TO THIS), AND PANELISTS,
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EXPAND ON HOW THESE QUESTIONS IMPACT YOU AS LEADERS, AND HOW THEY
IMPACT THE CITIES YOU REPRESENT!
1. Let's talk about job creation first. This is the number one priority for every Mayor across the country.
Within your Cities, can you please outline the job creation initiatives that have been put in place and share
how you've been able to make them successful.
2. There are millions of open jobs across the United States but unemployment remains high. What role
can our Cites / Mayors play to connect job seekers with employers?
3. It's no secret that unemployment rates for veterans are very high but there are other groups that are
particularly hurting like youth and recent graduates. How can Cities support federal programs like Joining
Forces and Summer Jobs Plus or are local programs more important?
4. According to NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) 7 out of every 10 internships turn
into full time jobs suggesting that internships are the "new interview." How are you encouraging your
small businesses to hire interns?
5. According to Jobvite, 36% of job seekers have trouble finding positions that match their skills. How do
Cities track this problem and make sure that the right jobs are available for their citizens?
6. According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, you are 20 times more likely to find a job if you
have are introduced to a hiring employer. What can Mayors / Cities do to help job seekers maximize a
positive outcome in their job search?
7. In recent years there have been 2 huge technology advances beyond the Internet - first social media
and now mobile. I want to talk about social media first. More than 1 billion people use Facebook and
Twitter, sharing information with their friends. Do you believe that social networking can help job seekers
find jobs and, if so, how can government play a role?
8. Americans are increasingly becoming mobile (over 90% are subscribers according to the CTIA the
association for the wireless industry). Do you believe that "Mobile" technology has a role to play
connecting small business with job seekers in your cities and how are you facilitating it?
9. We've talked a lot about job seekers so let's talk about employers now. The vast majority of jobs in the
United States emanate from small businesses. How can Mayors / Cities support a small business in an
increasingly "Mobile" & "Social" world?
10. Governing in today's world is becoming more and more challenging but how can we as leaders
promote a community based technology solution to create better matches for all of our constituents and
business alike?
LET'S PLAN TO MEET AS A GROUP IN THE SESSION ROOM BY 1 PM ON FRIDAY JUNE 1, 2012.
--
Alisha J. Klein
310-207-0144
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Alisha Klein
Mariah Sheriff
Jay Marks
FW: meeting w/ Robin Richards
Thursday, May 31, 2012 5:08:37 PM
Hi Mariah,
I hate to bother you but I was just wondering if you feel like Mayor Johnson and Robin Richards will be
able to connect tomorrow afternoon?
Best regards,
Alisha
--
Alisha J. Klein
310-207-0144
From: Jay Marks <JMarks@tweetmyjobs.com>

To: Mariah Sheriff <MSheriff@cityofsacramento.org>
Cc: Alisha Klein <alisha@mametassociates.com>, Alan Williams <awilliams@tweetmyjobs.com>,
Robin Richards <RRichards@tweetmyjobs.com>
Hi Mariah and Alisha:
Not knowing the lay out, how about we tell them to meet at the entrance to the President's
Luncheon once it concludes tomorrow at 1:00pm. Alan Williams, who works with us, ran
into Mayor Johnson yesterday. He said he will introduce them.
Jay Marks
Executive Administrator
TweetMyJobs & Internships.com

The SocialExcelerationNetwork
V: 818-260-3135
F: 818-260-3101
From: Mariah Sheriff [mailto:MSheriff@cityofsacramento.org]

Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 8:30 AM
To: Alisha Klein
Cc: Jay Marks
Subject: Re: meeting w/ Robin Richards
Thanks for your message. It is difficult to confirm a time at this point, but we can aim for
sometime after the President's Luncheon concludes tomorrow at 1:00pm.
Mariah
Mariah Sheriff
Senior Fellow
City of Sacramento
916.808.8828 (o)
847.951.3132 (c)
On May 30, 2012, at 2:54 PM, "Alisha Klein" <alisha@mametassociates.com> wrote:
Hi Mariah!
Thank you for all your help. Jay from Robin's office copied here wanted to
know if we could schedule the meeting for after the lunch on Friday?
Best regards,
Alisha
--
Alisha J. Klein
310-207-0144
From: Mariah Sheriff <MSheriff@cityofsacramento.org>

To: Mayorscheduler <Mayorscheduler@cityofsacramento.org>, Alisha Klein
<alisha@mametassociates.com>
Cc: Robin Richards <RRichards@tweetmyjobs.com>, Jay Marks
<JMarks@tweetmyjobs.com>, Alisha Klein <noah@mametassociates.com>,
"eric.casher@gmail.com" <eric.casher@gmail.com>
Hello Alisha,
Please feel free to reach me via email or my cell as Adrianne mentioned.
Best,
Mariah
Mariah Sheriff
Senior Fellow
City of Sacramento
Phone: 916-808-8828
Cell: 847-951-3132
From: Mayorscheduler
To: Alisha Klein
Cc: Robin Richards; Jay Marks; Noah Mamet; Mariah Sheriff; eric.casher@gmail.com
Thank you Alisha ?
Both Mariah and Eric (copied) will be staffing the Mayor on this trip. They will contact
you once they arrive in Atlanta and determine the Mayor?s availability. Per our
discussion, the best time to connect may be immediately following the luncheon on
Friday? just prior to the event you are sponsoring at 1:30pm.
Mariah can also be reached at 847-951-3132
Sincerely,
Adrianne Hall
(916) 808-5882 direct
(916) 264-7680 fax

To: Mayorscheduler
Cc: Robin Richards; Jay Marks; Noah Mamet
Subject: meeting w/ Robin Richards
Importance: High
Hi Adrianne,
I wanted to also throw this out to you as a great option for the Mayor if he is available.
Tweet My Jobs is sponsoring this event on Friday, June 1st from 1:30-2:30pm. Please keep
me posted. Thank you for all your help.
Best regards,

Alisha
ALL,
We are very excited about the NCBM event this week In Atlanta, GA! (See attached AD that
will be in the NCBM Convention guide)!
Especially around our session: Mayors, Social Media & Jobs:
Mayors, Social Media and #JOBS
Social media is not the way of the future, it is the way of now. According to an August, 2011
Pew Internet Research Report, over 65% of online adults use social networking sites. As
Mayors across the country are discovering, the 21st century is one of the greatest periods in
the history of the world in which to govern because of ground-breaking technology and
communications tools. Through social media tools like Facebook and Twitter, Mayors can
communicate with constituents and key audiences instantly and frequently. Innovative
leaders are realizing that social media?s impact extends beyond just communication and
that social media can be used to address major social problems, including one of the biggest
problems facing every Mayor today: #JOBS.
Despite the reports we hear in the media about the unemployment rate dropping or staying
constant, we know that there are jobs in our cities. Local employers are hiring every day.
New businesses are opening and existing businesses are expanding. The key is to connect
these job opportunities with constituent job seekers. Key city leaders from two major
American cities will discuss how they are embracing social media to connect their
constituent job seekers with small, medium and large businesses.
Do you wish you had a technology platform to power your jobs creation initiatives and
campaigns? Do you wish you had better data to understand exactly what the jobs situation
is in your city, the number of job seekers and number of opportunities, and details about
exactly what and where those opportunities are? Are you interested in strengthening your
city?s image nationally and internationally to attract new citizens and businesses to move to
the area? Are you looking to promote local and regional businesses? Join this session and
hear from two of America?s great cities as to how technology, and specifically social media,
is helping to address these issues so they can put Americans in their city back to work!
The current Agenda can be located on at the NCBM Website:
http://www.ncbm.org
SPONSOR: TWEETMYJOBS
BRENDAN M. COTTER, SVP, Market Development
Mr. Cotter is responsible for the development and strategic direction of the TweetMyJobs
Government Platform for jobs. By harnessing the power of the Internet, social network and
mobile into a branded and dedicated jobs platform, government can promote and enable
connectivity between local businesses that have employment opportunities for their
constituents. Through this innovative new technology, elected and community leaders can
create a hub where job seekers and businesses can come together so that open positions are
filled with top local talent thus enhancing the economic well being of the communities.
Previously, Mr. Cotter was the senior vice president of market development at Blackboard
Inc. (NASDAQ:BBBB). He focused on the initiatives for the next generation of notification and
alerts technology, with an emphasis on proximity and CMAS (cell broadcasting alerts). Prior,
as president of Blackboard Connect for Government, he led Blackboard Connect (formerly
The NTI Group) to be the number one provider of hosted, time-sensitive mass notification
services focused on assisting K12 leaders, government and civil leaders to communicate
quickly and efficiently with their constituents using multi-modal technologies.
Mr. Cotter has an extensive background in developing and managing new business
expansion, client management, sales, and market strategy. Previous to joining the NTI team,
Mr. Cotter was a founder and chief executive officer of the F2F Group, Inc., a leading
business and technology process consultancy firm.
FORMAT:
MODERATOR:
MAYOR STEVE BENJAMIN, Columbia, South Carolina
In a record turnout, Steve Benjamin was elected Mayor of Columbia in April of 2010.
He has worked very actively in community initiatives with numerous public and private
organizations dating back to his years at the University of South Carolina where he served as
President of the Student Government and as Student Bar Association President at the USC
School of Law.
Mayor Benjamin has continued that service through the present, serving on numerous
boards for nonprofit organizations such as the Columbia Urban League, Benedict College, the
Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce and as a Founding Board Member of the Eau
Claire Promise Zone. He also served as a founding member of Choose Children First.
In 1999, at age 29 Benjamin was appointed to Governor Jim Hodges' Cabinet as director of
the state's second largest law enforcement agency, the Department of Probation, Parole,
and Pardon Services.
In 2009, Benjamin drew national attention by representing prominent radio host Tom Joyner
and securing a pardon for Joyner's great uncles wrongfully convicted in the death of a 73year-old Confederate veteran and executed in 1913. In a landmark decision, the South
Carolina Board of Paroles and Pardons voted unanimously to grant the posthumous pardon,
the first for South Carolina in a capital case.
Having taken office in July 2010, Mayor Benjamin's first term has been characterized by his
firm belief in Columbia's potential and the intense focus on economic development and job
creation that has helped secure more than $1.1 billion in regional capital investment and
create thousands new jobs in the midst of a national recession. Combined with the rebirth of
Main Street, these accomplishments have drawn national attention and accolades including
his being awarded an Aspen Rodel Fellowship, elected to the U.S. Conference of Mayors
Advisory Board and, most recently, being named one of The Washington Post's "2011 The
Root 100 List: The 100 most influential African Americans in 2011."
In addition to his work as Mayor, Benjamin practices law with Ogletree, Deakins, Nash,
Smoak & Stewart.
He is married to the Honorable DeAndrea Gist Benjamin, a circuit court judge in South
Carolina's Fifth Judicial Circuit. The two are the proud parents of two daughters Bethany (7)
and Jordan Grace (4).
PANELISTS:
YVONNE YANCY, Commissioner of Labor, City of Atlanta
Yvonne Cowser Yancy is a Human Resources professional with 16+ years of diverse
experience within the public and private sector and within union and non union
environments. Over her career she has held progressively more responsible roles in HR and
has demonstrated the capability to design and implement HR initiatives; lead HR teams; and
proactively partner with executives within her client groups. Ms. Yancy was recently Vice
President, Human Resources Business Partner with SunTrust Bank supporting multiple clients
within the Diversified Commercial Bank division. In her role she serves as the HR lead on key
division talent and compensation initiatives and manages the people strategies and
organization design efforts within her client groups.
Prior to joining SunTrust, Ms. Yancy was the Director of Human Resources for Technology,
Strategy & Operations at Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. (TBS). In this role, Ms. Yancy led a
team responsible for delivery of corporate HR initiatives as well as divisional HR support to
1700+ employees across multiple business units. While at TBS she led the people strategy
for a $25 million system implementation, managed a divisional rotational program, and
supported her client groups in significant organizational redesign.
Prior to joining TBS in 2007, Ms. Yancy held several progressively more responsible roles
within HR at Lincoln Financial Group (LFG). During her tenure at LFG, she supported multiple
diverse clients groups across four divisions and multiple geographies. Key accomplishments
include leading the implementation of manager and employee self service across the
enterprise, developing the people strategy for key divisional mergers, acquisitions &
divestitures, and leading the people strategy for a $120 million in-source of IT Infrastructure.
Prior to joining LFG she was a Senior HR Representative with Ashland Chemical where she
supported 42 chemical distribution facilities across four regions within the US. Additionally
Ms. Yancy served as a first chair negotiator and managed the grievance process with the
Teamsters at organized facilities within her regions. She has also held HR roles with GE
Capital, Ikon Office Solutions and Georgia Tech.
A native of Atlanta, Ms. Yancy holds a BA degree in Economics from Northwestern University
and an MBA in Personnel Employee Relations from Georgia State University. Additionally she
holds the Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification. A former Board member
of the Junior Achievement of Delaware Valley, the Philadelphia Police Athletic League, the
Lincoln Financial Group Foundation Board, and the Atlanta Housing Authority. Ms. Yancy
continues to be active in several organizations including The Links, Inc., and SHRM Atlanta.
Additionally Ms. Yancy serves as a mentor to young professionals seeking careers in Human
Resources.
ARCELIO APONTE, Director of Operations and Management for Economic Development in

the City of Newark
Arcelio Aponte brings over twenty years experience providing administrative management,
project management and policy development. He is currently the President of the New
Jersey State Board of education and brings over seventeen years of progressive and
successful leadership in state and local government and public education.
Mr. Aponte is currently the Director of Operations and Management for Economic
Development in the City of Newark. In this capacity, he provides management leadership for
economic development, city planning, housing, workforce development, and ex-offender
reentry among other areas. He has provided administrative oversight of departmental
budget, staff, and standard operating policies and procedures. He has led and contributed to
the creation of new social programs that provide disadvantaged adults and youth access to
sustainable employment.
Aponte has successfully helped to establish the city?s not-for-profit development
corporation to manage economic development initiatives; enhanced workforce-training
services, created the City?s first ex-offender reentry office, and is leading the development
of the City?s Master Plan. He has successfully merged departmental resources with
public/private agencies to broaden and enhance services and programs; restructured and
redirected failing programs by implementing new standard operating procedures, service
processes, and hiring of management team.
Before joining the City of Newark, Aponte served the Associate Vice President for Facilities
and Construction Management at New Jersey City University where he developed and
managed the University?s $500 million capital program that included campus real estate
development and expansion, construction of new facilities, renovation of existing buildings,
capital maintenance upgrades, and development of the campus master plan. Aponte created
and launched the University?s Council on Management to elevate the proficiency of
management and improve communication across administrative and academic departments.
The organization promoted the ideals of mentorship, succession planning, team building,
supervision, and leadership.
Aponte earned an MBA from Rutgers University and an Engineering Technology Degree from
The College of New Jersey. He lives in Piscataway, NJ with his wife, Susan, and their two
children, Arcelio and Elissa.
REPRESENATIVE ALAN WILLIAMS, State of Florida
Representative Alan Williams was born and raised in the Tallahassee, FL. He graduated from
Rickards High School in 1993 and earned his B.S. and M.B.A. degrees in Business
Administration from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). His roots and
dedication to his hometown run deep and wide.
Representative Williams is the President & CEO of MW Land & Investments, LLC, a property
management and business development firm, founded in 2006.
In November 2008, Williams was elected to the Florida House of Representatives by the
voters of District 8, encompassing parts of Leon and Gadsden Counties. Representative
Williams currently serves on the Energy and Utilities Subcommittee, Senate Redistricting
Subcommittee, Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee, Joint Committee on Public
Counsel Oversight Committee, Transportation and Highway Safety Subcommittee and State
Affairs Committee.
In the years immediately before his election, Williams was an Aide to Tallahassee Mayor John
Marks, serving as liaison between the community and the Office of the Mayor. He advised
the Mayor on appointments to all city advisory boards and represented the Mayor?s
interests as a board member for the Tallahassee Visitors and Area Convention Bureau and
the NASA Challenger Learning Center Board of Advisors.
Living by the motto, ?To whom much is given, much is required,? Representative Williams
offers his time to several community charities and organizations. Representative Williams
also serves in numerous civic capacities. He is an active and enthusiastic member of
Leadership Tallahassee, Opportunity Tallahassee, Leadership Florida, area Chambers of
Commerce, United Way of the Big Bend Board of Directors and the United States
Commission on Civil Right Advisory Committee, to name but a few.
For his service he has been named Kappa Alpha Psi Brother of the Year, Northwest Florida
League of Cities Legislator of the Year (2011), Leadership Tallahassee Board of Governors
Chair (2008), Statewide Council of Advisors for Leadership Florida (2007), Ebony Magazine?s
?Twenty Future Leaders under 30? (2003) and numerous others.
Rep. Alan Williams is married to Attorney Opal McKinney-Williams, a FAMU graduate from
Miami, Florida. They have been blessed with two children, Adrianna Williams and Alan-Louis
Portlock Williams.
PROPOSED QUESTIONS FOR MAYOR BENJAMIN (PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ADD TO THIS), AND
PANELISTS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EXPAND ON HOW THESE QUESTIONS IMPACT YOU AS
LEADERS, AND HOW THEY IMPACT THE CITIES YOU REPRESENT!
1. Let's talk about job creation first. This is the number one priority for every Mayor across
the country. Within your Cities, can you please outline the job creation initiatives that have
been put in place and share how you've been able to make them successful.
2. There are millions of open jobs across the United States but unemployment remains high.
What role can our Cites / Mayors play to connect job seekers with employers?
3. It's no secret that unemployment rates for veterans are very high but there are other
groups that are particularly hurting like youth and recent graduates. How can Cities support
federal programs like Joining Forces and Summer Jobs Plus or are local programs more
important?
4. According to NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers) 7 out of every 10
internships turn into full time jobs suggesting that internships are the "new interview." How
are you encouraging your small businesses to hire interns?
5. According to Jobvite, 36% of job seekers have trouble finding positions that match their
skills. How do Cities track this problem and make sure that the right jobs are available for
their citizens?
6. According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, you are 20 times more likely to
find a job if you have are introduced to a hiring employer. What can Mayors / Cities do to
help job seekers maximize a positive outcome in their job search?
7. In recent years there have been 2 huge technology advances beyond the Internet - first
social media and now mobile. I want to talk about social media first. More than 1 billion
people use Facebook and Twitter, sharing information with their friends. Do you believe that
social networking can help job seekers find jobs and, if so, how can government play a role?
8. Americans are increasingly becoming mobile (over 90% are subscribers according to the
CTIA ? the association for the wireless industry). Do you believe that "Mobile" technology
has a role to play connecting small business with job seekers in your cities and how are you
facilitating it?
9. We've talked a lot about job seekers so let's talk about employers now. The vast majority
of jobs in the United States emanate from small businesses. How can Mayors / Cities
support a small business in an increasingly "Mobile" & "Social" world?
10. Governing in today's world is becoming more and more challenging but how can we as
leaders promote a community based technology solution to create better matches for all of
our constituents and business alike?
LET'S PLAN TO MEET AS A GROUP IN THE SESSION ROOM BY 1 PM ON FRIDAY JUNE 1, 2012.
--
Alisha J. Klein
310-207-0144
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Patti Bisharat
Daniel Conway
Fw: Meeting with Mayor Johnson and Governing Publisher
Friday, May 31, 2013 9:24:59 AM
They want to feature him in magazine. That's what I figured. I believe its reputable in government
circles. Given his positions at uscm and ncbm this may not be a bad idea. Its next week they are in
town. Do you want to check with him to see if he is interested? He can talk water infrastructure
investment green econ dev pension reform and education.
From: Susan Shinneman [mailto:sshinneman@erepublic.com]

Sent: Friday, May 31, 2013 09:19 AM
To: Patti Bisharat
Cc: Kelly McEldrew <kmceldrew@erepublic.com>; Cathilea Robinett <crobinet@erepublic.com>
Subject: Meeting with Mayor Johnson and Governing Publisher
Hi Patti,
Im following up to give you more details on what wed like to cover in our meeting with Mayor Johnson.
Were very interested in talking with him about his current initiatives and the topics he considers most important
to the future of Sacramento and the state of California; these are the topics well want to include in our
GOVERNING California Leadership Forum this fall. We would also like to have him be a featured speaker at the
event. To give you a bit more information on our leadership forums, here is a link to the GOVERNING Georgia
Leadership Forum we just held last week: http://www.governing.com/events/GOVERNING--Georgia-LeadershipForum--2013.html?page=agenda
And lastly, because of the exciting work that Mayor Johnson is doing were very interested in featuring him in
our magazine. The two people who would like to meet with him are Cathilea Robinett, executive vice president
(her bio can be found here:: http://www.erepublic.com/about/executive-team/cathilea_robinett_exec.html) and
Erin Waters, publisher of GOVERING (http://www.erepublic.com/press_releases/151015505.html).
Im happy to answer any other questions you might have and look forward to hearing back.
Thank you,
Susan
Susan Shinneman | Director of Government Engagement

GOVERNING | governing.com
A division of e.Republic |Smart Media for Public Sector Innovation
100 Blue Ravine Road
Folsom, CA 95630
916-932-1337 | cell 916-496-7783
From: Patti Bisharat [mailto:PBisharat@cityofsacramento.org]

Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 7:02 PM
To: Kelly McEldrew
Cc: Daniel Conway; Cassandra Jennings; Adrianne Hall
Subject: Meeting with Mayor Johnson and Governing Publisher
Hi Kelly
Im following up on your request to meet with staff from Mayor Johnsons office the week of
June 3. As I understand it, this is for information purposes to assist in developing content for an
event in October. Is that correct? Can you provide some specifics on what type of information your
publisher is looking for and potential topics? Thank you.
Patti Bisharat
Senior Advisor to Mayor Kevin Johnson
City of Sacramento
pbisharat@cityofsacramento.org
(916) 808-5407
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Mayorscheduler
Mariah Sheriff; eric.casher@gmail.com
FW: Meeting with Robin Richards
Wednesday, May 30, 2012 1:17:32 PM
FYI Adrianne Hall

(916) 808-5882 direct
(916) 264-7680 fax
-----Original Message----From: Robin Richards [mailto:robindrichards@gmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 1:03 PM
To: Mayorscheduler
Subject: Meeting with Robin Richards
I look forward to seeing the Mayor at his convenience Fri at NCBM.
Robin Richards
Sent from my iPhone
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Benjamin A. Sosenko
stephanie.omkj@gmail.com; Mariah Sheriff
FW: Natiional Conference of Black Mayors
Thursday, January 23, 2014 10:48:28 AM
pls advise
From: Gareth Finighan [GFinighan@royalgazette.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2014 10:43 AM
Subject: Natiional Conference of Black Mayors
Good afternoon Ben,

My name is Gareth Finighan and I?m a reporter with The Royal Gazette newspaper in Bermuda.
I?m writing to put some questions to Mayor Johnson in his capacity as president of the National
Conference of Black Mayors.
My questions are;
1) Is Vanessa Williams still executive director of the NCBM?
2) Is Major Johnson aware of plans for the NCBM to host a conference in Bermuda in October of
this year?
I?d very much appreciate it if the mayor could get back to me on these Ben.
Many thanks,
Gareth.
Gareth Finighan Reporter
D 441 278-0156 M 441 595-0156 gfinighan@royalgazette.com
www.royalgazette.com
2 Par-la-Ville Road, Hamilton HM08

T 441 295-5881
F 441 292-2498
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From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Cassandra Jennings
omkjncbm@googlegroups.com
FW: National Conference Black Mayors
Tuesday, August 06, 2013 12:34:52 PM
I am working on the dues payment now and will keep you posted.
From: Harris, Shari [mailto:SHarris@ci.mount-vernon.ny.us]

Sent: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 11:54 AM
Subject: National Conference Black Mayors
Please find below statement of Mayor Ernest D. Davis. I would be happy to forward to you on
letterhead if you supply me with an address:
The National Conference of Black Mayors must, at a minimum, ensure that its house is in order and
it must work with diligence to restore the fiscal integrity of this vital organization. If we are to
continue to be influential with constituents and throughout the world, we must make this top
priority. I support using any legal means to restore the fiscal viability of any organization, especially
at this time when so many are looking to harm African organizations.
Please feel free to contact me if you need anything else.
Shari L. Harris
Special Assistant to the Mayor
City of Mount Vernon
1 Roosevelt Square, Room 105
Mount Vernon, New York 10550
914.665.2572 (Office) 914. 665.6173 (Fax)
www.cmvny.com
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Cassandra Jennings
Mariah Sheriff (mariah.omkj@gmail.com); Aisha Lowe; Alex Brakebill (alex.omkj@gmail.com); aaron.omkj
(aaron.omkj@gmail.com); tracy stigler
FW: National Conference Black Mayors
I have sent the invoice.
From: Harris, Shari [mailto:SHarris@ci.mount-vernon.ny.us]

Subject: National Conference Black Mayors
Please find below statement of Mayor Ernest D. Davis. I would be happy to forward to you on
letterhead if you supply me with an address:
The National Conference of Black Mayors must, at a minimum, ensure that its house is in order and
it must work with diligence to restore the fiscal integrity of this vital organization. If we are to
continue to be influential with constituents and throughout the world, we must make this top
priority. I support using any legal means to restore the fiscal viability of any organization, especially
at this time when so many are looking to harm African organizations.
Please feel free to contact me if you need anything else.
Shari L. Harris
Special Assistant to the Mayor
City of Mount Vernon
1 Roosevelt Square, Room 105
Mount Vernon, New York 10550
914.665.2572 (Office) 914. 665.6173 (Fax)
www.cmvny.com
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Mariah Sheriff
draishalowe@gmail.com; Dominique Amis (Damis@StudentsFirst.org); hari@studentsfirst.org
meera.krishnan3109@gmail.com; drhunter15@gmail.com; dkpercoco@gmail.com; jcmcpeek@gmail.com; tracy stigler (tracystigler@yahoo.com);
sstigler@sacramentoreads.com; Calvin Harris (CHarris@studentsfirst.org); Francisco Castillo (fcastillo@studentsfirst.org)
FW: National Conference of Black Mayors "2012 October Newsletter Highlight"
Thursday, November 01, 2012 2:02:00 PM
Heres the NCBM newsletter featuring our Mayor twice.
Page 12 Education and the Election (authored by SF thank you!)

Page 26 our Chicago Summit
Great work team!

Mariah
Mariah Sheriff

City of Sacramento
Phone: 916-808-8828
Cell: 847-951-3132
From: National Conference of Black Mayors [mailto:info@ncbm.org]

Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 1:11 PM
To: Mayor Johnson; Adrianne Hall
Cc: vwilliams@ncbm.org; Mariah Sheriff; eric.casher@gmail.com
Subject: National Conference of Black Mayors "2012 October Newsletter Highlight"
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Mayor Johnson
Stephanie Mash
FW: National Conference of Black Mayors "Mayors Rallying to Tackle Low Literacy Levels"
Tuesday, March 19, 2013 4:53:42 PM
Mayors Organizing Readers for Equality Press Release.pdf

Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 4:47 PM
To: 'National Conference of Black Mayors'
Subject: National Conference of Black Mayors "Mayors Rallying to Tackle Low Literacy Levels"
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Mayor Johnson
Mayorscheduler
FW: National Conference of Black Mayors CBC Reception Invite Confirmation
From: Heather Head [hhead@ncbm.org]

Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 11:50 AM
To: info@ncbm.org
Subject: National Conference of Black Mayors CBC Reception Invite Confirmation
Good Afternoon Honorable Mayor,
The National Conference of Black Mayors (NCBM) in collaboration with the National Association for Equal Opportunity for
Higher Education, the National Association for Real Estate Brokers, Inc., the National Association of Young Black Elected
Officials, the Young and Powerful Group/Gen 44 will host the Black Diamonds Community Awards Reception, Thursday,
September 20, 2012 from 9:00 pm ? 1:00 am at the Grand Hyatt Washington during the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
42nd Annual Legislative Conference. We would like to confirm that you received the official invitation for the reception through
responding to this email. Should you have any questions, please contact Ms. Wynona Singleterry at the NCBM National Office
at 404-765-6444 ext.111 or by email at wsingleterry@ncbm.org.
Sincerely,
Heather D. Head
MARKETING & DEVELOPmENT
NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLACK MAYORS
The 191 Building
191 Peachtree Street N.E., Suite 849
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-765-6444 x.102
Fax: 404-765-6430
Email: hhead@ncbm.org
Website: www.ncbm.org
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Doris King
Stephanie Mash
FW: National Conference of Black Mayors
Monday, December 16, 2013 1:36:26 PM
Hey Stephanie,
Will you let me know if you got the below message.
Thanks,
Doris Bryant King

Constituent Affairs Intern
From: Doris King

Sent: Monday, December 09, 2013 1:37 PM
To: Stephanie Mash
Subject: National Conference of Black Mayors
Hey Stephanie,
I hope youre doing well! Sorry we didnt get to know each other better but I hope you had a good
move.
We got a message from Les Matthews from (Shasta Engineers?). He said the mayor told him to
contact you concerning the National Conference of Black Mayors. If you would return his call that
would be great. His number is 702-429-3747.
Doris Bryant King

Constituent Affairs Intern
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Cassandra Jennings
stephanie.omkj@gmail.com
FW: National Conference of Black Mayors
Tuesday, May 20, 2014 1:39:02 PM
CA W9 BLANK FORM FOR VENDORS.pdf
CA 587 Non Resident Witholding Form 2014.pdf
HI Stephanie Mash,
Please complete the attached forms and return them to me with the invoice and we will start
processing our payment.
Thanks.
Cassandra
From: Stephanie Mizuno

To: Adrianne Hall; Cassandra Jennings
Subject: RE: National Conference of Black Mayors
Ladies
Attached are the forms that need to be completed, signed, scanned and returned. We can process
the invoice after I receive this information.
Thank you,
Stephanie Mizuno, MMC

Council-Clerk Operations Manager
Tel. (916) 808-7171
Cel. (916) 801-1049
From: Adrianne Hall

Sent: Monday, May 19, 2014 1:22 PM
To: Stephanie Mizuno
Im sure there isnt a vendor code set up yet. Can I start the process to set it up?
Adrianne Hall
(916) 808-5882 direct
(916) 264-7680 fax

To: Adrianne Hall
I see. That makes a difference. I will check to see if there is a vendor code on file. If not, we will
need to get such from the vendor. I will let you know. This one may have to wait.
Steph
From: Adrianne Hall

Ill have it sent to you, however its brand new. The old organization was called National Conference
of Black Mayors. The new one is called African American Mayors Association.
Adrianne Hall
(916) 808-5882 direct
(916) 264-7680 fax

To: Adrianne Hall
Forward to me. I want to make sure it is not a duplicate of what we already paid.
Stephanie
From: Adrianne Hall

Great thanks! We have a new invoice, but I guess well wait for Patti to return to get processed.
Adrianne Hall
(916) 808-5882 direct
(916) 264-7680 fax

To: Adrianne Hall
Adrianne
Yes, the dues were paid and the check was cashed this February.
Stephanie
From: Adrianne Hall

Subject: National Conference of Black Mayors
Hi Stephanie
When you have a chance, can you please check whether the City paid for the Mayors annual dues
for the National Conference of Black Mayors?
I know Patti would have this information, however shes still on vacation.
Adrianne Hall
(916) 808-5882 direct
(916) 264-7680 fax
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Lisa Serna-Mayorga
Phoebe Schueler
FW: Nat"l Conference of Black Mayors
Wednesday, August 31, 2011 10:59:24 AM
Voucher Package - 0000154337.pdf
FYI - Thanks for the help!
Lisa Serna-Mayorga
Council Operations Manager
City of Sacramento
Office of the Mayor & Council
915 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
o.(916) 808.7171
f.(916) 264.7680
lserna@cityofsacramento.org
www.cityofsacramento.org/council
www.cityofsacramento.org/sistercities
From: Charlita Anderson

Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 10:58 AM
To: Lisa Serna-Mayorga
Subject: FW: Nat'l Conference of Black Mayors
Please see attached copy of check paid.
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Lisa Serna-Mayorga
Adrianne Hall
Scanned copy of check..
Lisa Serna-Mayorga
Council Operations Manager
City of Sacramento
Office of the Mayor & Council
915 I Street, 5th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
o.(916) 808.7171
f.(916) 264.7680
lserna@cityofsacramento.org
www.cityofsacramento.org/council
www.cityofsacramento.org/sistercities
From: Charlita Anderson

Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 10:58 AM
To: Lisa Serna-Mayorga
Subject: FW: Nat'l Conference of Black Mayors
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Charlita Anderson
Lisa Serna-Mayorga
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Erin Miller
Adrianne Hall
Arnie Fielkow
FW: NBRPA/National Conference of Black Mayors call
Tuesday, June 25, 2013 8:17:05 AM
Arnie would like to share this email with Mayor Johnson regarding their call this morning.
Vanessa, I hope this email finds you well. I am a pretty direct person and thus feel the need
to communicate directly with you and be very straight forward. You and I met in Israel and,
from this chance meeting, thought that a great partnership could be formed. The NBRPA has
a great collection of former professional players which could enhance the NCBM (one of
which is your new chair). From our perspective we want, and still want, to get involved in
international events and the NCBM could certainly help us.
But I am frustrated by the inactivity since we met last summer. I took the proposal you
made last February and shared it with my BOD who unanimously supported it. Yet monthes
went by with no response from you to our communications (and the contract forwarded to
you) which put me in a difficult position with my Board who were hoping we were making at
least two international trips with the NCBM.
Then just a few weeks ago I was advised that the NCBM did want to work with us provided
we added the domestic partnership language to the contract and reduced the Bahamas
mininum per player fee to $1000 (based on the fact you had not finalized the amount with
Bahamian authorities). We made these contractual changes and yet what we got back was
an altered, signed contract which reduced the per player fee on one of the other trips. No
redlined version, no communication, just an executed agreement which changed what we
had agreed to. I hope you will agree this is not the way for partners to do business.
Vanessa, I am writing to you CEO to CEO to inquire whether you, Mayor Johnson and the
NCBM want to form this partnership. If not, we will move on. If so, I would suggest you and I
directly work together so we can get this mutually-beneficial deal done for the benefit of
both our constituencies. We also need to communicate frequently with each other so we
can make this potential partnership work well. I know you travel extensively but so do I and
we owe it to our organizations to communicate with each other. My cell # is below and I
carry my blackberry with me no matter where I might be in the U.S. or abroad.
Vanessa, I would really like to make this work and, if you feel likewise, would ask that you
execute the agreement sent to you a couple weeks ago so we can get started (I can re-send
if you need me to). Please feel free to call me at any time if you would like to discuss. I look
forward to hearing from you. Thanks. Arnie
Arnie D. Fielkow
President & CEO
National Basketball Retired Players Association
175 W. Jackson Blvd.
Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60604
Office: 312-913-9400
Cell: 917-621-6422
www.LegendsofBasketball.com
Erin M. Miller
Director of Administration & Special Events
175 W. Jackson Blvd. #1600
Chicago, IL 60604
312-913-9400 office
708-921-7026 cell
312-913-9401 fax
emiller@legendsofbasketball.com
www.legendsofbasketball.com
From: Adrianne Hall [mailto:AEHall@cityofsacramento.org]

Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 3:57 PM
To: Erin Miller
Subject: RE: NBRPA/National Conference of Black Mayors call
Thanks so much!
Adrianne Hall
(916) 808-5882 direct
(916) 264-7680 fax

From: Erin Miller [mailto:EMiller@legendsofbasketball.com]
To: Adrianne Hall
Hi Adrianne,
Please have the Mayor call Arnie at 917-621-6422. Arnie will also be sending an email prior
to the call with some more information.
Thank you again for you assistance.
Best,
Erin M. Miller
Chicago, IL 60604
312-913-9400 office
708-921-7026 cell
312-913-9401 fax

To: Erin Miller
Thank you Erin ?
If it works for you, I will have Mayor Johnson initiate the call to your line. Please let me know if
there?s a number that?s more preferred.
Adrianne Hall
(916) 808-5882 direct

(916) 264-7680 fax
From: Erin Miller [mailto:EMiller@legendsofbasketball.com]

To: Adrianne Hall
Good afternoon Adrianne,
Yes, 8:00am PT on June 25 th works for Arnie. Please let me know if you would like Arnie to
directly call the Mayor. If so, please let me know what number Arnie should call.
Thank you!
Best,
Erin M. Miller
Chicago, IL 60604
312-913-9400 office
708-921-7026 cell
312-913-9401 fax

To: Erin Miller
Subject: Re: NBRPA/National Conference of Black Mayors call
Hello Erin ?
Thank you for the follow-up email. Mayor Johnson is available for a call with Mr. Fielkow on Tuesday (6/25) at
8am PT. Please let me know if this time works.
Sincerely,
Adrianne Hall
(916) 808-5882 direct
(916) 264-7680 fax
On Jun 18, 2013, at 9:01 AM, "Erin Miller" <EMiller@legendsofbasketball.com> wrote:
Good morning,
Please advise if Mayor Johnson is available for a conference call with Arnie Fielkow, President & CEO
of the NBRPA onJune 20-21orJune 24-26regarding theNBRPA/National Conference of Black
Mayors. If so, please provide the time and date that works best for the Mayor. Your timely response
is greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Erin M. Miller
Chicago, IL 60604
312-913-9400office
708-921-7026cell
312-913-9401fax
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Mayor Johnson
Adrianne Hall
FW: NCBM - 25th Leadership Institute for Mayors Registration Packet
Wednesday, August 03, 2011 4:31:10 PM
LIM Registration Packet.pdf

Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 1:47 PM
To: National Conference of Black Mayors
Subject: NCBM - 25th Leadership Institute for Mayors Registration Packet
Good Afternoon Mayor,
Attached please find the Registration Packet for our 25th Leadership Institute for Mayors (LIM),December 8-11,
2011 in St. Pete Beach, Florida. As we convene in St. Pete Beach, Florida, we are committed to the purpose and
mission of our organization: improving the quality of life of citizens. This begins with assisting our local leaders in
finding innovative solutions to overcome the issues that impact your communities. Your attendance at this year's
LIM will enable you to capitalize on the dissemination ofinformation that will enable innovative thinkingand a
heightened resource toolbox. We encourage you to complete theRegistration Form andwe hope to receive you at
this year's Leadership Institute for Mayors. If you have any questions or comments, please Contact the National
Office at 404.765.6444 ext. 102.
Sincerely,
Heather Head
NCBMComcast Fellow
The 191 Building
191 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 849
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 765-6444
Fax: (404) 765-6430
email: hhead@ncbm.org
website: ncbm.org
"If there are footsteps on the moon, how can you say the sky is the limit. So I'll use the opportunitiesthat God presents as rockets and soar beyond
thelimits. To places where it is believed there is nowhere left to go. And then, I'llmake a path for others to follow!"
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Mayor Johnson
Kunal Merchant
FW: NCBM "Care for My Life" Report: Gathering Local Voices from Your Community
Thursday, January 13, 2011 9:47:16 AM
NCBM Report.Care For My Life.pdf
From: Dora Muhammad [dmuhammad@ncbm.org]

Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011 7:38 AM
To: dmuhammad@ncbm.org
Subject: NCBM "Care for My Life" Report: Gathering Local Voices from Your Community
Good morning, MayorsYesterday, the National Office announced the development of a special report, ?Care For My Life,?
which seeks to gather local voices from our Member Mayor Cities sharing their personal stories on
how the Affordable Care Act has impacted their life (please see below and attachment). We want
to work diligently to ensure that your community is represented in the report so that all of our
member mayors have the opportunity for the inclusion of their voice in the national discourse on
this issue. At a minimum, we hope to get at least one personal story from each Member Mayor city,
but feel free to gather as many voices as possible from your community.
Here are some recommendations to assist your office in getting this information to your
constituents in order to gather local voices from your community who may wish to share their
personal story:
1. Forward to your constituent listserv through your regular office channels of communication,
i.e. newsletter, weekly notices, etc.
2. Forward to key local stakeholders that partner with your office, i.e. faith community, civic
and community leaders
3. Post on your city website
4. Release to your local press contacts for publication and distribution in print and radio
5. Post in key city offices that have heavy constituent traffic, particularly health departments,
as well as offices throughout city hall
6. Forward to the local medical community, i.e. hospitals, doctor associations and networks,
community health centers, health groups, etc.
7. Forward to local agencies, associations, centers or groups that focus on children and family
issues
Please note that we have added to the information the request for a contact telephone
number for each personal story as the NCBM National Office must speak with to confirm
their consent to share their story and/or photo.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from your
community!
Dora Muhammad
Director of Communications
The 191 Building
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 765-6444 ext. 104
(404) 765-6430 fax
www.ncbm.org
"The Good Neighbor looks beyond the external accidents
and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human
and, therefore, brothers." (Strength To Love, 1963)
MONDAY, JANUARY 17: COMMEMORATING THE LIFE OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
NCBM Logo
ANNOUNCEMENT
January 13, 2011
Care For My Life

A Special Report Spearheaded by the National Conference of Black Mayors
Tell Congress Your Story

The National Conference of Black Mayors would like to tell the story of how the
implementation of the Affordable Care Act is impacting our cities and towns, in a special
report, "Care for My Life."
? Did you recently obtain coverage for a child with a pre-existing condition?
Have you struggled to get your child covered in the past?
? Are you a small business owner who will benefit from the new health
insurance tax credits?
? Are you a senior who has recently received a $250 rebate check to make it
easier to purchase prescription drugs?
? Have you put off getting preventive care like a mammogram or colonoscopy
because you simply couldn't afford it?
? Will your older child now be able to stay on your health insurance plan?
? Have you had your care rescinded after you got sick?
? Does your insurance plan currently have a lifetime limit on the care it will
provide?
? Are you or someone you know enrolled in the new Pre-Existing Condition
Insurance Plan (PCIP) ?

The 112 th Congress is poised to vote on H.R.2, a bill that calls for the repeal of the
historic reforms instituted by the Affordable Care Act. The National Conference of Black
Mayors supports the continued implementation of the law and opposes the extreme
measure of repealing provisions in this law due to the impact that repeal will have on
communities of color and the most vulnerable in our society. We urge Congress to work
collectively to focus on strengthening, not repealing, this landmark legislation.
Share Your Story With Us: Send it via email to communications@ncbm.orgor fax to
(404) 765-6430. Please include a daytime contact number that we may reach you. Our
office must speak with you to confirm your consent to share your story. If you are
emailing your story and you wish a photo to accompany it, please note your permission
for NCBM to use in the report.
Send Your Story Online:To send your story online to your Congressman, visit
writerep.house.gov where you will be prompted to select your state and enter your zip
code.
Fax Your Letter:To send your story via fax, you may call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at
(202) 224-3121 to obtain the fax numbers to the offices of your Representative.
You may read our official statement of support for the Affordable Care Act online at
www.ncbm.org.
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Cassandra Jennings
miajones@coj.net
spatent@coj.net
FW: NCBM "Reach Out and Touch Week" for the ACA
Thursday, December 19, 2013 1:29:18 PM
Hi Mia,
It was good to meet you on the conference call today. I would love to talk to you about what you
are doing and capture some of your activities and stories to share with the NCBM. I will also send
you copies of the commitment forms and other materials in case you have not been getting them.
Please feel free to contact me anytime at the contact info below.
Cassandra H. B. Jennings
Senior Advisor
cjennings@cityofsacramento.org
916-808-1018
916-919-7766 cell
From: National Conference of Black Mayors [mailto:ncbmoffice@gmail.com]

Sent: Thursday, December 12, 2013 11:18 PM
To: NCBM Office
Subject: NCBM "Reach Out and Touch Week" for the ACA
Dear NCBM Mayors,
It is important that we continue to answer the call from the White House and do our part in
getting our citizens enrolled in the health plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Next
week, December 16th-23rd, will beNCBM's Reach Out and Touch Week" for the ACA.
Many of our constituentsare just one diagnosis or accident away from a health crisis that can
tear a family apart.If people are enrolled byDecember 23rdthey will receive health insurance
effectiveJanuary 1, 2014.Lets make a strong push next week to get our uninsured signed up
fora health plan in the Healthcare Marketplace (healthcare.gov).It would be a great holiday
gift!
We are asking all NCBM members to:

Partner with a local agency to do an event, and/or
Get the word out via social media
o Suggested tweet: Sign up now for healthcare insurance. Visit
Healthcare.gov. DeadlineDec 23rd!#getcovered.
o Suggested facebook post:Please get signed up now for affordable
healthcare. If you sign up byDec 23rd, you will be fully covered on January
st
1 . Plan a bright new year with health insurance! Visitwww.healthcare.gov

o Suggested email:
Dear Community Residents,
I am writing to encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to get

affordable healthcare.We are facing an historic opportunity for our nation and our
communities to live longer and healthier lives.Please share this information about
the Affordable Care Act with your friends, family members, and neighbors. There
are over 35 million Americans who are uninsured and thus just one diagnosis or
accident away from a health crisis that could turn their lives upside down. Let us
work together to insure that everyone in our community is aware and educated on
the Act and has an opportunity to enroll in affordable healthcare.
For those who sign up byDecember 23rd, their insurance will be effective
onJanuary 1, 2014. Lets help those uninsured get signed up this week and start a
Healthier New Year!
Send out a Press Release (Suggestion below)
IMPORTANT SPECIAL ATTENTION
There is an important deadline for enrollment for the Affordable Care Act on
December 23rd, 2013. All of those that are uninsured or are seeking alternative
affordable health care should go to www.healthcare.gov to sign up. All of those
who are sign up by December 23rd, will have full healthcare coverage starting
January 1, 2013.
For more information contact: (insert local contact info)
Share a success story (send to us by email and place on website)
Heres my success story:
Leonard, 56 years old, showed up 30 min early at Central Library and was the
first to get served. His insurance had been cancelled and he has high blood
pressure. He really needs his medicine. He came with all his paperwork and
qualified for insurance for $1/month.
Please send me your stories. Lets Reach Out and Touch our community in a
BIG WAY. You can make a difference one by one!
Hope these suggestions help and please contact us if you have any questions!
-National Conference of Black Mayors

P.O. Box 724504
Atlanta, GA 31139
NCBMOffice@gmail.com
(762) 233-7081
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Blossom, Kellyn
Cassandra Jennings; Mariah Sheriff
FW: NCBM "Reach Out and Touch Week" for the ACA
Friday, December 13, 2013 6:59:05 AM
This is great ? thank you!

Sent: Friday, December 13, 2013 2:18 AM
To: NCBM Office
Subject: NCBM "Reach Out and Touch Week" for the ACA
Dear NCBM Mayors,

It is important that we continue to answer the call from the White House and do our part in
getting our citizens enrolled in the health plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Next
week, December 16th-23rd, will be NCBM's ?Reach Out and Touch Week" for the ACA.
Many of our constituents are just one diagnosis or accident away from a health crisis that can
tear a family apart. If people are enrolled by December 23rd they will receive health insurance
effective January 1, 2014. Let?s make a strong push next week to get our uninsured signed up
for a health plan in the Healthcare Marketplace (healthcare.gov). It would be a great holiday
gift!
We are asking all NCBM members to:
? Partner with a local agency to do an event, and/or
? Get the word out via social media
o Suggested tweet: Sign up now for healthcare insurance. Visit
Healthcare.gov. DeadlineDec 23rd!#getcovered.
o Suggested facebook post: Please get signed up now for affordable
healthcare. If you sign up byDec 23rd, you will be fully covered on January
1st . Plan a bright new year with health insurance! Visitwww.healthcare.gov
o Suggested email:
Dear Community Residents,
I am writing to encourage you to take advantage of the opportunity to get
affordable healthcare. We are facing an historic opportunity for our nation and our
communities to live longer and healthier lives. Please share this information about
the Affordable Care Act with your friends, family members, and neighbors. There
are over 35 million Americans who are uninsured and thus just one diagnosis or
accident away from a health crisis that could turn their lives upside down. Let us
work together to insure that everyone in our community is aware and educated on
the Act and has an opportunity to enroll in affordable healthcare.
For those who sign up by December 23rd, their insurance will be effective
on January 1, 2014. Let?s help those uninsured get signed up this week and start
a Healthier New Year!
? Send out a Press Release (Suggestion below)
IMPORTANT SPECIAL ATTENTION
There is an important deadline for enrollment for the Affordable Care Act on
December 23rd, 2013. All of those that are uninsured or are seeking alternative
affordable health care should go to www.healthcare.gov to sign up. All of those
who are sign up by December 23rd, will have full healthcare coverage starting
January 1, 2013.
For more information contact: (insert local contact info)
? Share a success story (send to us by email and place on website)
Here?s my success story:
Leonard, 56 years old, showed up 30 min early at Central Library and was the
first to get served. His insurance had been cancelled and he has high blood
pressure. He really needs his medicine. He came with all his paperwork and
qualified for insurance for $1/month.
Please send me your stories. Let?s ?Reach Out and Touch? our community in a
BIG WAY. You can make a difference one by one!
Hope these suggestions help and please contact us if you have any questions!
P.O. Box 724504
Atlanta, GA 31139
(762) 233-7081
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Mayor Johnson
Adrianne Hall
FW: NCBM 2011 LEGISLATIVE POLICY SUMMIT
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 9:13:43 AM
2011 NCBM Policy Summit Mayors Briefing 05.17.11.pdf

Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 9:10 AM
Subject: NCBM 2011 LEGISLATIVE POLICY SUMMIT
Good Afternoon Mayor,
Attached please find the Briefing Packet for the 2011NCBM Legislative Policy Summit. We encourage you to afford
the time in your schedule to participate with your fellow mayors in this historic event. We will follow-up to confirm
your attendance. Please do not hesitate to contact theNCBM National Office should you have any questions or
concerns at 404.765.6444.
Thank You,
Heather Head
NCBM Comcast Fellow

The 191 Building
191 Peachtree Street, NE
Suite 849
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 765-6444
Fax: (404) 765-6430
email: hhead@ncbm.org
website: ncbm.org
"If there are footsteps on the moon, how can you say the sky is the limit. So I'll use the opportunitiesthat God presents as rockets and soar beyond
thelimits. To places where it is believed there is nowhere left to go. And then, I'llmake a path for others to follow!"
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Mayor Johnson
Adrianne Hall; Kerissa Barron
FW: NCBM 38th Annual Convention Hotel Confirmation Number
Monday, May 14, 2012 2:11:33 PM
________________________________________
From: Wynona Singleterry [wsingleterry@ncbm.org]
To: Mayor Johnson
Subject: NCBM 38th Annual Convention Hotel Confirmation Number
Good afternoon Kevin Johnson,
Attached, please find your confirmation number 83805535 that was forwarded over from the Marriott
Atlanta Buckhead Hotel and Conference Center located at 3405 Lenox Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30326. If
you have any questions, please contact NCBM Director of Operation Ms. Wynona Singleterry at 404765-6444 ext 111 or via email at wsingleterry@ncbm.org. We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta!
Wynona Singleterry
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-765-6444
Fax: 404-765-6430
Cell: 404-944-8685
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Honeysett, Adam
Stephanie Mash; Shannon Hovis
Meera Krishnan
FW: NCBM 39th Annual Convention Invitation for Secretary A. Duncan
Friday, February 15, 2013 8:02:37 AM
NCBM 39th Annual Convention Invite Secretary Duncan.pdf
FYI ? we just received the invite from NCBM!
From: Heather Head [mailto:hhead@ncbm.org]

Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 11:41 AM
To: Duncan, Arne
Cc: Honeysett, Adam; Jordan, Stacey; 'Vanessa Williams'; stephanie.omkj@gmail.com
Subject: NCBM 39th Annual Convention Invitation for Secretary A. Duncan
Good Morning Secretary Duncan,

Per the request of the National Conference of Black Mayors (NCBM) First Vice President, Sacramento Mayor
Kevin Johnson, please find attached from NCBM an official invitation for Secretary Duncan to attend NCBM?s
39th Annual Convention. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact our Executive Director
Vanessa Williams directly at 404-765-6444 or via email at vwilliams@ncbm.org. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Heather D. Head
DIRectOR Of MaRketIng & DeveLOpment

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLACK MAYORS
191 Building
191 Peachtree Street N.E., Suite 849
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-765-6444 x.102
Fax: 404-765-6430
Email: hhead@ncbm.org
Website: www.ncbm.org
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To:
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Cassandra Jennings
nicholas.weiler1@gmail.com
FW: NCBM ACA Call Participants
Wednesday, November 20, 2013 12:01:23 PM
I forgot to copy you.
From: Cassandra Jennings

Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 12:01 PM
To: Corina Johnson (corina.johnson2012@gmail.com)
Subject: NCBM ACA Call Participants
Hi Corina,
Im checking to see if you were able to decipher who was actually on the call. The White House is
asking for the list and some other issues. Before I call them back I would like to have that info.
Please forward what you have and perhaps Nick can complete it. Then Nick and I can call the White
House later today if that works.
Senior Advisor
916-808-1018
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Attachments:
Mayor"s Office
Cassandra Jennings
FW: NCBM ACA Conference Call Follow Up
NCBM ACA Commitment Checklist 8 13 13.pdf
Ms. Jennings,
Attached please find the Affordable Care Act participation Commitment form signed by Mayor Price.
Thank you,
Pam
Pamela L. Foshee, MMC

Deputy City Clerk
City of Newport News
2400 Washington Avenue
9th Floor
Newport News, Virginia 23607
(757) 926-8634
(757) 926-8599 Fax
pfoshee@nngov.com

Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 6:57 PM
To: NCBM Office
Subject: Fwd: NCBM ACA Conference Call Follow Up
Dear Mayors,
Today?s conference call on ACA was a great success with almost two dozen mayors
participating. Thanks to all who joined in and to mayors Goodall, Covington, Edwards and
Ford for providing best practices and questions that will help us all. Of course it is always an
asset to have direct access to White House staff and I would like to thank Deputy Director
Molly Ward, and Elias Alcantara, Staff Assistant, both of Office of Intergovernmental
Affairs for their participation and commitment to follow up on some key questions.
We need everyone to complete an ACA Participating Commitment Form and submit it
to President Johnson's office so we can include the great things that everyone is doing in
the results we will report to the White House and HHS. With everyone?s participation we
can reach our goals of: 1) 100 mayors committed; 2) 1000 actions taken; and 3) 100,000
persons enrolled.
Attached are the ACA Participation Commitment Form and Tool Kit for your reference.
Please complete the ACA Participation Form and fax or email the completed form to 916808-7456 (fax) or cjennings@cityofsacramento.org . Please direct all your questions to
Cassandra Jennings at 916-808-1018 or 916-919-7766.
Also please share any stories you may have about people signing up for ACA by emailing to
Cassandra Jennings. We want to hear the success stories.

P.O. Box 724504
Atlanta, GA 31139
(762) 233-7081

P.O. Box 724504
Atlanta, GA 31139
(762) 233-7081
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To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Cassandra Jennings
Corina Johnson (corina.johnson2012@gmail.com); nicholas.weiler1@gmail.com
FW: NCBM ACA Conference Call Follow Up
NCBM ACA Commitment Checklist 8 13 13.pdf
Yay!!
From: Mayor's Office [mailto:mayorsoffice@nngov.com]

Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 12:04 PM
Subject: FW: NCBM ACA Conference Call Follow Up
Ms. Jennings,
Attached please find the Affordable Care Act participation Commitment form signed by Mayor Price.
Thank you,
Pam
Pamela L. Foshee, MMC

Deputy City Clerk
City of Newport News
2400 Washington Avenue
9th Floor
Newport News, Virginia 23607
(757) 926-8634
(757) 926-8599 Fax
pfoshee@nngov.com

Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 6:57 PM
To: NCBM Office
Subject: Fwd: NCBM ACA Conference Call Follow Up
Dear Mayors,
Todays conference call on ACA was a great success with almost two dozen mayors
participating. Thanks to all who joined in and to mayors Goodall, Covington, Edwards and
Ford for providing best practices and questions that will help us all. Of course it is always an
asset to have direct access to White House staff and I would like to thank Deputy Director
Molly Ward, and Elias Alcantara, Staff Assistant, both of Office of Intergovernmental
Affairs for their participation and commitment to follow up on some key questions.
We need everyone to complete an ACA Participating Commitment Form and submit it
to President Johnson's office so we can include the great things that everyone is doing in
the results we will report to the White House and HHS. With everyones participation we
can reach our goals of: 1) 100 mayors committed; 2) 1000 actions taken; and 3) 100,000
persons enrolled.
Attached are the ACA Participation Commitment Form and Tool Kit for your reference.
Please complete the ACA Participation Form and fax or email the completed form to 916808-7456 (fax) or cjennings@cityofsacramento.org . Please direct all your questions to
Cassandra Jennings at 916-808-1018 or 916-919-7766.
Also please share any stories you may have about people signing up for ACA by emailing to
Cassandra Jennings. We want to hear the success stories.
P.O. Box 724504
Atlanta, GA 31139
(762) 233-7081

P.O. Box 724504
Atlanta, GA 31139
(762) 233-7081
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Date:
Attachments:
Benjamin A. Sosenko
FW: NCBM ACA Points
NCBM ACA TP 8.19.13 10AM to Ben.docx

Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2013 5:53 PM
Subject: NCBM ACA Points
I highlighted some points that will make good talking points.
Senior Advisor
916-808-1018
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To:
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Date:
Attachments:
Cassandra Jennings
Adrianna Lucero (adrianna.omkj@gmail.com)
FW: NCBM ACA Tracker
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 2:11:08 PM
NCBM ACA Tracker.docx
From: Corina Johnson [mailto:corina.johnson2012@gmail.com]

Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 1:42 PM
Subject: Re: NCBM ACA Tracker
On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 1:32 PM, Corina Johnson <corina.johnson2012@gmail.com>

wrote:
-Corina Johnson
(916)317-9566
corinajo@usc.edu
-Corina Johnson
(916)317-9566
corinajo@usc.edu
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To:
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Date:
Mayor Johnson
Aisha Lowe; tracy stigler; Mariah Sheriff; Cassandra Jennings; Alex brakebill; Aaron Anderson
FW: ncbm advisory board update 8.26.13 4:00 pm
Monday, August 26, 2013 4:03:36 PM
From: Kevin Johnson <mayorjohnson@kevinjohnson.com>

Date: Monday, August 26, 2013 4:00 PM
To: Kevin Johnson <mayorjohnson@kevinjohnson.com>
Subject: ncbm advisory board update 8.26.13 4:00 pm
dear ncbm advisory board members,
please review the following ncbm board update.this is the first of two updates.
kevin

Subject: ncbm board update 8.26.13
dear members of the ncbm board of directors:
i am writing to you today with an important court update. as you know, there is a court hearing scheduled
for this wednesday, august 28.
we just received word that the judge has ordered that vanessa williams and mayor bowser must appear in
court in order to testify under oath on the following matters:
why they failed to comply with the court order to produce the documents for the audit
why they should not be held in civil and criminal contempt of court, with penalties to potentially
include incarceration and the payment of plaintiff's attorney fees and expenses.
it should be noted that this judge previously found that they acted in bad faith and ordered them to pay
our attorney's fees and expenses (which could total $137,000).
in summary, the burden of proof is on them to demonstrate why they should not be held in contempt,
given that they failed to comply fully with the order to produce the documents for the audit.
this is a strong statement by the court, and a positive development for our case. i or my team will provide
you with additional information as it becomes available.
kevin
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To:
Subject:
Date:
Mayor Johnson
Aisha Lowe; tracy stigler; Mariah Sheriff; Cassandra Jennings; Aaron Anderson; Stephanie Mash
FW: ncbm advisory board update 9.4.13
Wednesday, September 04, 2013 4:12:27 PM

Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 4:11 PM
Subject: ncbm advisory board update 9.4.13
dear advisors,
since my last update, vanessa and her team have walked away from settlement. we are now calling a
special board meeting on friday to consider taking action to terminate her employment as well as
authorize our attorneys to file civil charges at the appropriate time.
again, i appreciate your support.
kevin

Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2013 11:13 AM
Subject: special board meeting onfriday,sept. 6 at 11:30 am pt / 1:30 pm ct / 2:30 pmet
dear members of the ncbm board of directors,
please receive this notice for a special meeting of the board of directors for this friday, september 6, 2013
at 11:30 am pt / 1:30 pm ct / 2:30 pm et being duly called by the president and the special task force of
ncbm.
the purpose of this meeting is to provide essential updates about the litigation underway and attempts to
settle out of court with vanessa williams. during this call we will discuss and take action on next steps to
pursue recourse against the actions of the executive director.
dial: 888.572.7033
code: 1002738
this meeting is in addition to the already scheduled board meeting in birmingham on friday, september
13th.
please let me know if you will be available for this call. members of my staff will be following up with you
about your availability.
kevin
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To:
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Date:
Mayor Johnson
Astrid Mirazo
FW: ncbm advisory board update 9.6.13

Date: Friday, September 6, 2013 7:15 PM
Subject: ncbm advisory board update 9.6.13
dear ncbm advisory board members,
please review today's ncbm board update.
kevin

Cc: Aisha Lowe <DrAishaLowe@gmail.com>
Subject: ncbm board votes to terminate the executive director
dear members of the ncbm board,
thank you to all who were able to join our board call today. i appreciate your responsiveness and making
time to engage in this important effort.
the board passed a motion today to terminate vanessa williams as executive director of ncbm. a formal
termination letter has been sent by our lawyers to her lawyers and a press release will follow. this is an
important step for ncbm and will allow us to establish new leadership and move the organization forward.
you can expect to receive three things from me next week:
1. board meeting minutes
2. a press release about today's vote
3. an agenda for our board meeting on the 13th in birmingham
during our board meeting on september 13th (4-5:30 pm cst / 5-6:30 pm est), we will discuss the future of
ncbm and what the next steps are to restore the organization. please rsvp for that meeting with aisha lowe
(draishalowe@gmail.com; 916.862.1149) and let us know if you can attend in-person in birmingham or
join by phone.
thanks,
kevin
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To:
Subject:
Date:
Mayor Johnson
Adrianne Hall
FW: NCBM Announcement: Board of Directors Winter Meeting
Friday, July 08, 2011 11:18:45 AM
From: Shantel Gilbert [sgilbert@ncbm.org]

To: 'Shantel Gilbert'
Subject: NCBM Announcement: Board of Directors Winter Meeting
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To:
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Date:
Attachments:
Mayor Johnson
Adrianne Hall
FW: NCBM ANNOUNEMENT: WHITE HOUSE OFFICE BUDGET CALL 1PM EST
Monday, February 13, 2012 2:37:47 PM
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Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 1:59 PM
To: info@ncbm.org
Subject: NCBM ANNOUNEMENT: WHITE HOUSE OFFICE BUDGET CALL 1PM EST
Mayors:
On Tuesday, February 14th at 1:00 p.m. EST, please join Racquel

Russell, Special Assistant to the President for Mobility and
Opportunity Policy, for a conference call to discuss President
Obama?s Fiscal Year 2013 Budget. This call will highlight the
Obama Administration?s budget priorities and provide an
opportunity for you to ask questions.
Please RSVP here to join us and learn more.
Thank you,
The White House Office of Public Engagement

WHAT: White House Budget Update
WHEN: Tuesday, February 14th

Start Time: 1:00 p.m. EST
Dial In:(800) 762-4758

Passcode Title: White House Budget Update
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To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Importance:
Mariah Sheriff
Connie Kuang
FW: NCBM Board of Directors Upcoming Meeting in Atlanta
Thursday, June 21, 2012 2:43:00 PM
NCBM Travel Form.pdf
Mayor Kevin Johnson.pdf
High
Check out their travel form
Mariah Sheriff
Senior Fellow
City of Sacramento
Phone: 916-808-8828
Cell: 847-951-3132
From: Adrianne Hall

Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 11:52 AM
To: Mariah Sheriff; eric.casher@gmail.com
Subject: FW: NCBM Board of Directors Upcoming Meeting in Atlanta
Importance: High
Is MKJ attending?
Adrianne Hall
(916) 808-5882 direct
(916) 264-7680 fax

Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 2:36 PM
To: Adrianne Hall
Subject: NCBM Board of Directors Upcoming Meeting in Atlanta
Importance: High
Good afternoon Mayor Johnson,
Attached please find a detailed correspondence regarding the upcoming Board of Directors retreat
to be held in Atlanta, GA, a travel form for the upcoming meeting and below please find the link to
the 38th Annual Convention Survey. Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional
questions or concerns. Thank you.
NCBM 38th Annual Convention Survey Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PV9ZZDX
Yours in Service,
Shantel Gilbert
Executive Assistant to the Executive Director

The 191 Building
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 765-6444 ext. 106
(678) 764-8815 cell
(404) 765-6430 fax
www.ncbm.org
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To:
Subject:
Date:
Mayor Johnson
Aisha Lowe; tracy stigler; Mariah Sheriff; Cassandra Jennings; Alex brakebill; Aaron Anderson
FW: ncbm board update 8.26.13
Monday, August 26, 2013 4:06:52 PM

Subject: ncbm board update 8.26.13
dear members of the ncbm board of directors:
i am writing to you today with an important court update. as you know, there is a court hearing scheduled
for this wednesday, august 28.
we just received word that the judge has ordered that vanessa williams and mayor bowser must appear in
court in order to testify under oath on the following matters:
why they failed to comply with the court order to produce the documents for the audit
why they should not be held in civil and criminal contempt of court, with penalties to potentially
include incarceration and the payment of plaintiff's attorney fees and expenses.
it should be noted that this judge previously found that they acted in bad faith and ordered them to pay
our attorney's fees and expenses (which could total $137,000).
in summary, the burden of proof is on them to demonstrate why they should not be held in contempt,
given that they failed to comply fully with the order to produce the documents for the audit.
this is a strong statement by the court, and a positive development for our case. i or my team will provide
you with additional information as it becomes available.
kevin
From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:
Mayor Johnson
Astrid Mirazo
FW: ncbm board votes to terminate the executive director

Cc: Aisha Lowe <DrAishaLowe@gmail.com>
Subject: ncbm board votes to terminate the executive director
dear members of the ncbm board,
thank you to all who were able to join our board call today. i appreciate your responsiveness and making
time to engage in this important effort.
the board passed a motion today to terminate vanessa williams as executive director of ncbm. a formal
termination letter has been sent by our lawyers to her lawyers and a press release will follow. this is an
important step for ncbm and will allow us to establish new leadership and move the organization forward.
you can expect to receive three things from me next week:
1. board meeting minutes
2. a press release about today's vote
3. an agenda for our board meeting on the 13th in birmingham
during our board meeting on september 13th (4-5:30 pm cst / 5-6:30 pm est), we will discuss the future of
ncbm and what the next steps are to restore the organization. please rsvp for that meeting with aisha lowe
(draishalowe@gmail.com; 916.862.1149) and let us know if you can attend in-person in birmingham or
join by phone.
thanks,
kevin
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To:
Subject:
Date:
Mayor Johnson
Mayorscheduler
FW: NCBM Calendar of Events, Save the Dates!

To: info@ncbm.org
Subject: NCBM Calendar of Events, Save the Dates!
From:
To:
Subject:
Date:
Attachments:
Cassandra Jennings
Adrianna Lucero (adrianna.omkj@gmail.com); Corina Johnson (corina.johnson2012@gmail.com)
FW: NCBM Call with White House & Secretary Sebelius (RSVP)
Friday, August 16, 2013 10:58:56 AM
General call outreach_8-00 (1).xlsx
From: Mariah Sheriff [mailto:mariah.omkj@gmail.com]

Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2013 5:46 PM
Subject: Re: NCBM Call with White House & Secretary Sebelius (RSVP)
Sent to 120 people in the attached excel list

On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 5:44 PM, Mariah Sheriff <mariah.omkj@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Mayors,
On behalf of Mayor Kevin Johnson, I would like to remind you about the NCBM Affordable
Care Act conference call on Monday, August 19th. The White House has asked the NCBM to assist
with promoting the ACA in our cities.
Mayor Johnson and Secretary of Health and Human Service Kathleen Sebelius will host the call, which
will discuss how we can help our constituents access low cost healthcare coverage.
This is a huge honor for our organization and great way to demonstrate what the NCBM can do. We
need full participation from all members.
When: Monday, August 19th;1:30-2:30pm EST / 12:30-1:30pm CST / 10:30-11:30 PST.
Where: Conference Call (dial 888-324-8532; code ACA)
Please RSVP or send any questions to Cassandra Jennings (cjennings@cityofsacramento.org; 916919-7766)
-Mariah Sheriff

City of Sacramento
Phone: 916-808-8828
Cell: 847-951-3132
-Mariah Sheriff

City of Sacramento
Phone: 916-808-8828
Cell: 847-951-3132
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To:
Subject:
Date:
Cassandra Jennings
lbarthell@riverdalega.gov
FW: NCBM Conference Call on Wednesday
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 8:17:28 AM
More information on the call. We appreciate Mayor Dixons support.
Cassandra Jennings

Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 5:18 PM
To: 'mayor_ewdixon@riverdalega.gov'
Subject: NCBM Conference Call on Wednesday
Hi Mayor Dixon,
Hope all is well. I talked to your office earlier and they said you would be working late today. I pray
everything went well.
I am reaching out to make sure that you are planning to participate in the call on tomorrow. I am
forwarding to you the call in information for the conference call of the full NCBM membership on
Wednesday, July 17 at 1 PM EST. Please call in 5-10 min early so that we can all be ready at Start
time. The purpose of the meeting is to update everyone on all the recent actions over the past few
weeks.
Call in information is 800-768-6570 code 5687761
You should have received an email last evening regarding the call. In addition to my contact you can
expect to receive a reminder email with the call in details later today.
Please let me know if you plan to participate in the call. Also please feel free to call me anytime.
You cant call me too late. Im usually up until midnite and beyond and it is real late on your end
already.
Senior Advisor
916-808-1018
916-919-7766 cell
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Date:
Stephanie Mash
Daniel Conway
FW: NCBM Convention Article - Sign OFF by EOD Tuesday
Hi Daniel,
Did you have any comments? I would like to send this over to NCBM today.
Many Thanks!
Stephanei

Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 1:26 PM
To: Stephanie Mash; Daniel Conway
Cc: draishalowe@gmail.com; ben.omkj@gmail.com; stephanie.omkj@gmail.com
Subject: RE: NCBM Convention Article - Sign OFF by EOD Tuesday
Looks good.
From: Stephanie Mash

Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 4:32 PM
To: Daniel Conway; Cassandra Jennings
Cc: draishalowe@gmail.com; ben.omkj@gmail.com; stephanie.omkj@gmail.com
Subject: NCBM Convention Article - Sign OFF by EOD Tuesday
Hi Daniel and Cassandra,
NCBM has asked that MKJ provide an article on literacy and violence for the convention program.
He has provided articles in the past as he is the 1st VP and the Chair of the Education Committee.
Mayor has asked that you both sign-off on the draft before I send it over to NCBM (attached and
copied below).
I worked with Khaalid on the gang task force content and Symia on literacy. Both Aisha and Ben
have already revised, reviewed, and signed-off.
Please let me know if you have any comments. I would be great to have your sign-off by end of day
Tuesday.
Separately, Vanessa Williams, the executive director of NCBM will be here on Monday and I try to
bring her around so that you can meet her. I am attaching her full day agenda. She will also be
speaking at Indivizible.
Many Thanks,
Stephanie

____________________________________
Stephanie Mash
Director of Governmental Affairs, African Americans
City of Sacramento
Phone: (919) 808-7221
Cell: (267) 471-9654
smash@cityofsacramento.org
NCBM Convention Article

Education: The Solution to Violence in Our Communities
As mayors, one of our primary responsibilities is to ensure the safety and security of our citizens.
Safety is the most basic survival instinct we all share. Unfortunately, our cities are not as safe as they
could and should be. In 2011, the FBI reported that there were 1.4 million active gang members in
more than 33,000 gangs in the United States.
African American youth are disproportionately impacted by gang violence. According to the National
Gang Center, 32% of all reported gang members are African American, yet only 13.6 % of the total
U.S. population is African American. Youth and gang violence impacts us all. It threatens the safety in
our neighborhoods, in our schools, and in our homes. Therefore, it is vital that we, as African American
mayors, come together to address the underlying causes of this issue.
National Trends
A report by the National Council on Crime and Delinquency identified several risk factors that increase
the likelihood of gang membership among youth. These factors include poverty, substance abuse,
poor parental supervision, low parent education, frequent truancy, and ready access to drugs and
weapons. Youth subject to these risk factors are the same children impacted by low literacy rates.
Children with low levels of academic achievement are 3.1 times more likely to join a gang. Thirty-five
percent (35%) of academically low-performing children became delinquent compared with only about
20% of academically high-performing children. Literacy represents a key determinant of academic,
social, and economic success.
Given the connection between illiteracy, gang activity and delinquency, we have great reason to be
concerned about our African American youth. Eighty-nine percent (89%) of low-income African
American fourth grade students scored below proficient on the National Assessment of Educational
Progress (NAEP) reading test as compared to 76% of their low-income White peers and 70% of their
low-income Asian peers. Those low literacy rates are correlated with higher involvement in the juvenile
justice system and a greater likelihood of dropping out of school and of becoming a teen parent. The
Literacy Project Foundation reports that three out of five prisoners cannot read, 85% of juvenile
offenders are functionally illiterate, and some states even project the number of prison beds they will
need based on third grade reading scores.
This is a community crisis that we must tackle head on has community leaders.
Community Strategies
Frederick Douglass once said, It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. Mayors
and community leaders must work together to develop creative and innovative strategies that shift the
paradigm for combatting gangs and violence from suppression and incarceration to prevention and
education.
Mayors Gang Prevention Task Force
To that end, we established the Mayors Gang Prevention Task Force in the City of Sacramento in
February 2011 to address gang-related issues facing our city. The purpose of the Task Force is to
bring together community and faith-based organizations, neighborhood leaders, school officials,
government and all stakeholders within the Sacramento community to address a spike in incidents
related to youth and gang violence.
The Task Force facilitates the community discussion on youth and gang violence and developed a
comprehensive citywide gang prevention strategic plan. The Task Force has four key goals: (1)
increase school based supports and enrichment activities to facilitate student achievement, (2)
empower the community leaders to address gang involvement and create safe neighborhoods, (3)
provide workforce readiness and other positive alternatives for at-risk youth, and (4) develop regional
collaboration around law enforcement, awareness, and gang prevention programming. This year, the
Task Force has partnered with local law enforcement agencies and area merchants to facilitate a
citywide gun buy-back program where Sacramentans may anonymously, and without fear of
prosecution, turn in unwanted or illegal guns in exchange for gift cards. This strategy has been
successful in cities across the nation and is one mayors should consider replicating.
Sacramento Safe Community Partnership
Sacramento also works with faith-based organizations through the Sacramento Safe Community
Partnership (SSCP) to hold small town hall-style meetings (call-ins) with youth that are at the highest
risk of being subject to violence. During these call-ins, a host of community stakeholders from clergy
leaders to trauma nurses share powerful anti-violence messages. SSCP is based on Bostons wellknown Ceasefire initiative. Replicating a successful model is an effective and efficient way to address
these issues. Mayors should leverage the National Conference of Black Mayors and other mayoral
associations to exchange best practices that have proven successful across the nation.
Sacramento READS & the M.O.R.E. Project
In addition, gang and violence prevention initiatives must be coupled with a focus on improving
educational outcomes. To address early literacy, one of the primary risk factors for gang membership,
I launched Sacramento READS! with five partner school districts to increase third grade reading
proficiency from 37% to 80% by the year 2020. The National Conference of Black Mayors is also
tackling the literacy crisis through the M.O.R.E Project (Mayors Organizing Reading for Equality)
launched in March 2012 which helps mayors address early literacy through library assistance projects
and giving them tools to establish public-private partnerships.
The litmus test to determine if we are successful as mayors is whether we are facilitating successful
outcomes for our constituents that need us the most high risk youth that are targets of gangs and
violence need us now. I urge you to join me in my commitment to providing young people with the
tools and education they will need to be productive citizens. Together we can make a significant
difference in the health and safety of our neighborhoods for generations to come.
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To:
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Date:
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Importance:
Mariah Sheriff
Elizabeth Uno
FW: NCBM Convention Request
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:00:00 AM
EPSON025.PDF
EPSON026.PDF
EPSON027.PDF
M.O.R.E. Initiative.pdf
High
Mariah Sheriff
Senior Fellow
City of Sacramento
Phone: 916-808-8828
Cell: 847-951-3132
From: Heather Head [mailto:hhead@ncbm.org]

Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 6:32 AM
To: Mariah Sheriff
Cc: Eric Casher (eric.casher@gmail.com); Adrianne Hall; Vanessa Williams
Subject: RE: NCBM Convention Request
Importance: High
Ms. Sheriff,
Below please find the responses to your questions:
NCBMAnnual Convention Journal Article

It would be helpful if you could send over prior versions of the journal along with any
articles you may have from the other Committee Chairs for this years journal.
- Answer: The articles in the journal are not necessarily written by the Committee Chairs. In times past, we
have had articles written by federal departments. As well, as many articles are written in house. I have
attached sample articles from past journals for your reference.
Can you provide any background documentation you have on theM.O.R.E. Initiative, as well
as the partnership with Comcast? Im afraid we dont have enough context to be able to
write about the benefits of the Comcast partnership as you requested.
- Answer: I have attached the M.O.R.E. packet for your reference to the program. The article is not centered
around the Comcast partnership in and of itself but its focusing on the importance of education in
minority communities. The Comcast rolecomes into play regarding how it can assistminorities
communities in theareas of education. I have included to links to the Comcast "Internet Essential" as
well.
http://www.internetessentials.com/about/default.aspx
http://www.internetessentials.com/how/default.aspx
https://www.internetessentialspartner.com/Login.aspx
Can you share who the other contributors to the journal will be?
- Answer: We have reached out to several federal agencies in attendance as well as our Business

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