 2017 Mansfield City Council Interns Olivia and Kyle. Office of City Council At-Large City of Mansfield Councilman Don Bryant MEMORANDUM TO: All City Employees, Elected Officials RE: 2017 Mansfield City Council Internship Program (MCCIP) This year, the program will begin on Tuesday, June 6th. The MCCIP utilizes a ‘team-mentorship’ concept whereas interns will be working with multiple people and departments throughout the City. This is a teaching and learning program that is geared toward providing interns with the functional knowledge to how our city government works. Thus, interns are not allowed to engage in political activities. The program duration is 10-weeks or minimum of 35-40 hours total. Each week will have a different theme and interns are expected to complete a variety of interviews with community leaders and city officials. This is where the “team-mentoring” concept comes into action. Interns will spend time with department directors and other elected officials throughout the city. Out of the 34 applicants, I’ve selected (2): Olivia Hoppe and Kyle Weese. Olivia is an 18-year-old student at The Ohio State University; she is studying history and political science. Kyle is a 19-year-old student at Ohio University studying business administration and is attending college on a full-academic scholarship. Kyle has no plans to run for office but wants to be a lawyer one day. Olivia on the other hand, says she does want to run for office one day to “make the world a better place.” She states issues such as gender equality and fairness for all people; are very important things to work toward. Thank you to all department heads and elected officials who responded to my requests for team-mentoring. You are appreciated!
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This an issue that demands transparency surrounding decisions being made. People want to know what's being done to address animal control. Can we create a new municipal animal control officer position? Councilman Bryant releases his notes on the issue on animal control. The memo below provides background information to the issue and what's needed moving forward. Bryant says, "It's important that we don't blame the City, we don't blame the County and especially the Dog Warden. We need to collaborate, pool resources and move forward together without playing the blame game. I'm confident this issue can be addressed; but it cannot be done without the help of the Mayor, Law Director, Finance Director, City Council and the County Commissioners working together." ##  Dear Neighbors, Time is moving faster than ever. Now that we are into the third month of the New Year—2017 has already proven to be very busy. As your voice in City Hall, I am committed to fighting for the results you deserve. My office is the people’s office and it is my policy to make sure you are heard loud and clear. In keeping you informed, attached below are a few updates from the office. 
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Mansfield student and a learner in one of Mansfield Senior High school's new leadership and college and career courses, Imani Holmes, was one of 41 high-school students in attendance at a suicide awareness and prevention event that was held on Thursday at the Ohio State University-Mansfield Campus.
Holmes, a senior this year, felt the event was beneficial to her and to her peers,
"Thanks to everyone who spoke today and to everyone who made it possible for us to go and get educated about such a touchy Subject," Holmes stated in a post on Facebook.
Holmes and selected members of her class, will participate in a variety of projects this semester geared toward exposing students to civic education and leadership experiences and opportunities and developing awareness on a number of important local community issues.
These new leadership classes were the idea of Mansfield Senior High School Principal, Dr. Jose Hernandez.
Hernandez, now in his second year of his principalship at Mansfield Senior, says this will be a "hands-on class."
"Students are going to find out what it means to be a leader," Hernandez stated.
Thursday's field trip to the Ohio State campus, was a partnership formed early this year between Councilman Bryant and Mansfield teacher, Robert Watson.
"It was kind of an informal link that started by sharing the event information with Mr. Watson. We were just talking and I told him [Watson], that I was planning to take a mature student with me to the awareness event. That's when he suggested that I could get a few students from his classes to go with me," Bryant stated.
The Councilman continued saying,
"Not only did we get a few students to join us; we actually ended up with over 40 students!"
Councilman Bryant is in process of solidifying the partnership between the Office of Council At-Large and Leadership classes at Mansfield Senior. This is all part of an initiative from the Councilman's 2017 agenda, to utilize his office as a catalyst for future leadership development.
"Equipping our youth with serious, potentially life-saving, real-world skills; is what needs to be done. I want to further support our teachers and try to enhance their resources, by helping match them with local and state-wide opportunities they can utilize to positively impact their educational programs," Bryant stated.
The Councilman says he intends to work with teachers and other local officials to help develop a career, college & civic leadership scholarship, specifically for Mansfield Senior students for the 2017 year. He hopes to award two 2017 graduates with the scholarship, one female and one male graduate.
"By 2018, I hope to make this a city-wide scholarship for which all Mansfield students can apply."
Schools in Mansfield include: Mansfield St. Peters, Mansfield Christian, Temple Christian and Mansfield Senior High.
On management of the scholarship, Bryant would like to see the City open and manage the account; but depending upon finance rules and regulations, he is open to allowing select school districts or a private foundation to manage the fund.
"Listen, I'm not rich, but I know what needs to be done to help push our young people forward. If I can't find the necessary community partners to help sponsor this scholarship, then I'll fund it myself. It's time to get real serious about helping people. The success of these younger generations, is our success moving forward as a community and as a city. We're all in this together," Bryant stated.
For more information on how to support development of the Mansfield Career, College & Civic Leadership Scholarship; contact Councilman Bryant via e-mail: db@donbryant.com or phone: 419-971-3662.
Holmes, a senior this year, felt the event was beneficial to her and to her peers,
"Thanks to everyone who spoke today and to everyone who made it possible for us to go and get educated about such a touchy Subject," Holmes stated in a post on Facebook.
Holmes and selected members of her class, will participate in a variety of projects this semester geared toward exposing students to civic education and leadership experiences and opportunities and developing awareness on a number of important local community issues.
These new leadership classes were the idea of Mansfield Senior High School Principal, Dr. Jose Hernandez.
Hernandez, now in his second year of his principalship at Mansfield Senior, says this will be a "hands-on class."
"Students are going to find out what it means to be a leader," Hernandez stated.
Thursday's field trip to the Ohio State campus, was a partnership formed early this year between Councilman Bryant and Mansfield teacher, Robert Watson.
"It was kind of an informal link that started by sharing the event information with Mr. Watson. We were just talking and I told him [Watson], that I was planning to take a mature student with me to the awareness event. That's when he suggested that I could get a few students from his classes to go with me," Bryant stated.
The Councilman continued saying,
"Not only did we get a few students to join us; we actually ended up with over 40 students!"
Councilman Bryant is in process of solidifying the partnership between the Office of Council At-Large and Leadership classes at Mansfield Senior. This is all part of an initiative from the Councilman's 2017 agenda, to utilize his office as a catalyst for future leadership development.
"Equipping our youth with serious, potentially life-saving, real-world skills; is what needs to be done. I want to further support our teachers and try to enhance their resources, by helping match them with local and state-wide opportunities they can utilize to positively impact their educational programs," Bryant stated.
The Councilman says he intends to work with teachers and other local officials to help develop a career, college & civic leadership scholarship, specifically for Mansfield Senior students for the 2017 year. He hopes to award two 2017 graduates with the scholarship, one female and one male graduate.
"By 2018, I hope to make this a city-wide scholarship for which all Mansfield students can apply."
Schools in Mansfield include: Mansfield St. Peters, Mansfield Christian, Temple Christian and Mansfield Senior High.
On management of the scholarship, Bryant would like to see the City open and manage the account; but depending upon finance rules and regulations, he is open to allowing select school districts or a private foundation to manage the fund.
"Listen, I'm not rich, but I know what needs to be done to help push our young people forward. If I can't find the necessary community partners to help sponsor this scholarship, then I'll fund it myself. It's time to get real serious about helping people. The success of these younger generations, is our success moving forward as a community and as a city. We're all in this together," Bryant stated.
For more information on how to support development of the Mansfield Career, College & Civic Leadership Scholarship; contact Councilman Bryant via e-mail: db@donbryant.com or phone: 419-971-3662.
Mansfield Economic Director, Tim Bowerstock, believes Mansfield is beginning a new era in manufacturing opportunities. On Tuesday, City Council received an Economic Development briefing and learned of the acquisition of several new operations in the Industrial Park area, which will eventually mean more jobs for Mansfielders.
“This is great news,” stated Councilman Bryant.
“We are now moving past the transitional era and it is beyond time to figure out what we want in terms of economic development. Sure, we all want jobs; but what types of jobs do we want and are most hungry for, and then the question is how can we bring these opportunities to Mansfield? Nevertheless, I appreciate all of the new companies opening shop in our city.”
The Councilman says that the Administration and Council has been working in partnership with the business community to attract new economic opportunities to Mansfield, but many challenges remain.
“I am a super-believer in being ambitious, competitive and energetically hopeful about the future. If we don’t put-in work, think big and embrace diversity in hiring practices; then we severely limit our chances to grow. But, I believe this Administration and current group on City Council is focusing on the bigger picture and working towards better opportunities for our city.
Councilman Bryant did caution however, that improvements in our education system are needed.
“Parents and families must begin having conversations with their children about taking school more seriously. The education system is much more than just teachers and administrators; parents and families are part of this system as well. It is important for parents to feel involved and wanted. It is more important for parents to stay involved and engaged in their children’s educational progress beyond elementary and middle school years.”
Bryant stated that when businesses look into locating operations in Mansfield, one of the main indicators they look at are our education systems and neighborhood safety.
"I applaud the hard work people are doing in our schools and at home. But now it's time to raise the bar and work even harder to achieve our goals."
“This is great news,” stated Councilman Bryant.
“We are now moving past the transitional era and it is beyond time to figure out what we want in terms of economic development. Sure, we all want jobs; but what types of jobs do we want and are most hungry for, and then the question is how can we bring these opportunities to Mansfield? Nevertheless, I appreciate all of the new companies opening shop in our city.”
The Councilman says that the Administration and Council has been working in partnership with the business community to attract new economic opportunities to Mansfield, but many challenges remain.
“I am a super-believer in being ambitious, competitive and energetically hopeful about the future. If we don’t put-in work, think big and embrace diversity in hiring practices; then we severely limit our chances to grow. But, I believe this Administration and current group on City Council is focusing on the bigger picture and working towards better opportunities for our city.
Councilman Bryant did caution however, that improvements in our education system are needed.
“Parents and families must begin having conversations with their children about taking school more seriously. The education system is much more than just teachers and administrators; parents and families are part of this system as well. It is important for parents to feel involved and wanted. It is more important for parents to stay involved and engaged in their children’s educational progress beyond elementary and middle school years.”
Bryant stated that when businesses look into locating operations in Mansfield, one of the main indicators they look at are our education systems and neighborhood safety.
"I applaud the hard work people are doing in our schools and at home. But now it's time to raise the bar and work even harder to achieve our goals."
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ADVISORY: Ohio Leaders to Tout Benefits of New Standards to Reduce Methane in State’s Oil and Gas Industry
May 3, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ohio– Civic, environmental, labor and business leaders from around Ohio will hold a press tele-conference early May. The conference will focus on how new standards by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that are expected to be finalized; will curb methane emission in the state’s oil and gas sector, and reduce methane pollution driving climate change, ensure the health and safety of workers and communities, and grow and sustain quality jobs in the state.
WHAT:
Ohio civic, environmental, labor and business leaders hold press tele-conference call on EPA’s finalization of methane standards for new and modified sources in the state’s oil and gas industry
WHO:
Moderator - Melanie Houston, Ohio Environmental Council
Labor - Joe Halcomb, United Steelworkers
Sportsperson - Liz Parker, Fly Fisher Woman
Local elected - Don Bryant - Mansfield City Councilman
Public Health - Dr. Peggy Berry, PhD Nurse
Parent - Laura Burns, Mother, Moms Clean Air Force
Business - Mayda Sanchez, Ohio Sustainable Business Council
CONTACT:
Eric Steen, erics@bluegreenalliance.org, 612-466-4488
ADVISORY: Ohio Leaders to Tout Benefits of New Standards to Reduce Methane in State’s Oil and Gas Industry
May 3, 2016
COLUMBUS, Ohio– Civic, environmental, labor and business leaders from around Ohio will hold a press tele-conference early May. The conference will focus on how new standards by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that are expected to be finalized; will curb methane emission in the state’s oil and gas sector, and reduce methane pollution driving climate change, ensure the health and safety of workers and communities, and grow and sustain quality jobs in the state.
WHAT:
Ohio civic, environmental, labor and business leaders hold press tele-conference call on EPA’s finalization of methane standards for new and modified sources in the state’s oil and gas industry
WHO:
Moderator - Melanie Houston, Ohio Environmental Council
Labor - Joe Halcomb, United Steelworkers
Sportsperson - Liz Parker, Fly Fisher Woman
Local elected - Don Bryant - Mansfield City Councilman
Public Health - Dr. Peggy Berry, PhD Nurse
Parent - Laura Burns, Mother, Moms Clean Air Force
Business - Mayda Sanchez, Ohio Sustainable Business Council
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