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From the Mayor’s Desk- June 7, 2010
FROM THE MAYOR’S DESK
JUNE 7, 2010
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Hurricane season is upon us. There are seven (7) storms predicted to make landfall in the United States.
BE PREPARED!
Purchase your emergency supplies ahead of time. The City of Central, Central Fire Department and the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office have an
Emergency Preparedness Plan in place and the Central Fire Dept. will be our
EMERGENCY OPERATION CENTER (EOC). During emergencies, this will be our point of contact. Our EOC will coordinate with the East Baton Rouge Parish EOC who will also have Central personnel on site.
If you, your organization or your church has a “CHAIN SAW CREW” who may assist in emergencies, please contact the Mayor’s office (261-5988),
so that your crew may be placed on our list to be alerted by our EOC as needed.
SUMMER VACATION
Summer vacation for our students has arrived! It is T.I.M.E.
T Teen
I Influence
M Motivating
E Everyone
TO DRIVE SAFELY
- BUCKLE UP
- PUT CELL PHONE DOWN
- SLOW DOWN
- FOCUS ON THE ROAD
Too many of our young people are having serious accidents and I encourage each of you to follow the T.I.M.E. safety guidelines.
Have a great and safe summer!
CLICK IT OR TICKET
This is reminder of the local law enforcement’s campaign to
CLICK IT OR TICKET!
If you are stopped by law enforcement and all passengers are not buckled in their seat belts, the driver will receive a ticket.
CENTRAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
I attended the International Conference of Shopping Centers last week in Las Vegas with the Central Economic Development Foundation.
The old adage of “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas”, is not true for our
Central Economic Development! As a direct result of this conference, we are following up with a multitude of opportunities, including several restaurants and fast food chains; clothing/apparel shops; and home furnishing retailers.
While there, we also met with a number of developers, one of whom is the president of his company and has recently visited Central. This gentleman
is interested in a major development in our city.
CIVIC ASSOCIATIONS
If you are in a development (subdivision) etc. that has a civic organization, (home owner’s association), please call City Hall
(261-5988) and speak with Charlotte. We need the name of your organization, a contact person and phone number. The best preventive
is neighborhood watch. Always be vigilant in your neighborhood and
report suspicious activity to the Sheriff’s office.
BIBLE SCHOOLS AND CAMPS
There are a number of Bible Schools and camps being offered this summer. These are great activities for your youngsters and I encourage you to get them out of the house and into these activities. You may contact local churches and schools for dates and times.
GRADUATES
I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all of our graduating seniors! The future is bright for you, especially in Central. Whether you are pursuing a higher education or looking into the work force, I wish you the very best in your endeavors. My office is always open to you and
May God Bless you!
FAREWELL AND GOOD LUCK TO A FRIEND
Due to health problems, Mr. Tommy Higgs, operational manager of CH2MHILL, has returned home to his family and the care of his personal physician. Mr. Higgs was very instrumental in helping the City of Central in its infancy and I would ask that we, as a community, keep Mr. Higgs in our prayers for a complete recovery.
MAYOR’S NEW WEB SITE
I invite you to visit the new website: www.mayormacwatts.com
Informational updates will be posted bi-weekly.
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Mac Watts, Mayor
City of Central
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