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A brand new episode of Getting Real with Rob is live now!
This week, Mecklenburg County Commission Chair | District 4 Representative, Mark Jerrell (@hipolitix) breaks down what it takes to create safe and flourishing cities.
Listen to the full episode at the link in bio๐
Extreme weather protocols will be in place from 4 p.m. on Jan. 30 until at least Feb. 2 to support those experiencing homelessness: https://t.co/lVTzGfkApz
Street outreach teams are encouraging anyone living unsheltered to visit a shelter and providing winter weather supplies.
Mecklenburg County and @CLTGov are declaring a State of Emergency and County facilities will be closed this weekend due to winter weather: https://t.co/avh1tLf5rO
On behalf of the BOCC, we are praying for the Mint Hill officers who are now in critical condition, for their families, and for their fellow officers โ and holding the Mint Hill community close during this painful moment.๐
Affordable housing isnโt just a policy issue to me โ itโs a moral imperative. My passion for affordable housing is rooted in a simple belief: who you are and how much you earn should never determine whether you have a roof over your head!#MARK4THEPEOPLE#housing#passion#purpose
๐บ๐ธ Honoring Our Veterans ๐บ๐ธ
โService is the rent that we pay for living on this earth"! Today, we say thank you and honor the men and women who have served and sacrificed for our nation! #mark4thepeople#mark4meck#markingprogress#makingamark
**IMPORTANT** The Federal shutdown has caused a pause in SNAP Benefits impacting 63K households in Mecklenburg County. Please see latest updates, information & resources!
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Amazing week that included a drive thru D4 w/ the new County Mgr, Dilworth Community Association Mtg, CW Williams 45th Anniversary luncheon & Grace Mar AI initiative! #mark4meck#mark4thepeople#MARKingProgress#makingamark
Great week that included attending the Opioid Summit, Friends of 4th Ward Community Meeting, Tour of Lake Wylie w/the Marine Commission, NC Biotech Summit, Bechtler Museum exhibit w/ DJ Robinson, & Campaign Kickoff for Rep Terry Brown! #mark4meck#mark4thepeople#makingamark
An inspiring day in the community participating as a panelist at the Health & Wealth Conference & opportunity to be the keynote speaker at the naturalization ceremony for our newest citizens! #mark4meck#mark4thepeople#MARKingProgress#makingamark
An unforgettable evening at the Carolina Theatre w/ Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and former Mayor Harvey Gantwas powerful, inspiring & reminded me of the importance of justice, equity, & building a future where every child knows anything is possible!
#mark4meck#mark4thepeople
Great week focused on HOUSING w/ Congresswoman Adams, HEALTH w/ H&S Therapeutic Services, HISTORY w/ the Lost Soldiers podcast & Business HUB w/ the Carolina Business Alliance! #mark4meck#mark4thepeople#MARKingProgress#makingamark
Shout out to Epoch Tribe for allowing me to reflect on public service & documenting the stories of community leaders, with images & audio being added to the archives at UNC Charlotte Atkins library.
#mark4thepeople#mark4meck#MARKingProgress#makingamark#summer25stories