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Newsletter Archives from the Neighborhood Engagement Office

Neighborhood Spotlight: Betty Dimarco and Mary Green, of Carrollton United

October 8, 2018

by Samuel T. Gordon, Liaison
Filed under: neighborhood, spotlight

MARY GREEN (LEFT) AND BETTY DIMARCO (RIGHT)

We had the chance to sit down and chat with Betty Dimarco and Mary Green, who serve as co-facilitators of the Carrollton United organization. Carrollton United was originally formed as a way for black and white residents from different Carrollton-area neighborhoods to get to know one another. Click below to find out more about Betty, Mary, and Carrollton United!

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Ann Legaux, Villa Sites/South Shores

August 23, 2018

by Samuel T. Gordon, Liaison
Filed under: neighborhood spotlight, spotlight

Let's learn more about Ann Legaux: President of the Villa Sites/South Shores Neighborhood Association. 

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Pastor Mel Jones, Pontilly Coffeeshop

June 28, 2018

by Lisbeth Pedroso, Liaison
Filed under: neighborhood spotlight, spotlight

Pastor Mel Jones created a unique outreach ministry by opening Pontilly Coffee House.  It offers training and employment opportunities to those who have struggled to secure both.  (Pictured with his grandson Rob Wyble)

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City Hall Spotlight on Kimberly W. LaGrue

May 15, 2018

by Greg M. Lawson, Deputy Director
Filed under: community, infrastructure, leadership, neighborhood spotlight, orleans, spotlight

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This month's City Hall Spotlight is on Kimberly LaGrue, Chief Information Officer for City of New Orleans Information Technology & Innovation. Click the link below to read our interview with Ms. LaGrue. 

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City Hall Spotlight: Margrett Magee

September 5, 2017

by Ross Hunter, Neighborhood Liaison
Filed under: capacity building, spotlight

This month's City Hall Spotlight is on Margrett O. Magee, Office of Economic Development Business Services Manager. She is a true asset to City Government and to the community in her efforts to educate entrepeneurs and business owners on how to grow their businesses.  

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