The Prosperous Community

Kickoff. 5:20 - 6 p.m.

Paul Starr, "Introduction: Civic Leadership and the Prosperous Community."

Paul Starr is professor of sociology at Princeton University and co-editor of The American Prospect.

Keynote Speaker: Glenn Gilmore, "A Vision for Local Government."

Glenn Gilmore is the newly elected mayor of Hamilton Township.

Workshops. 6:10 - 8:30.

[Conference participants split into two groups for rotating sessions.]
Session 1. 6:10-7:15.
Session 2. 7:20-8:30.

Marge Smith, "Building Support and Cooperation."

Marge Smith is founder and director of CommunityWorks

Jon Shure, "Engaging the Public: Getting to and Through the Media.”

Jon Shure is a former reporter and communications director for Governor Florio. He is currently director of the Public Policy Institute at Rutgers.

Panel Discussion: Can Mercer County Communities Be Partners? 8:30 - 9 p.m.

Tom Dallessio, council president, Hopewell Borough.
James Gee, chief of staff, Bonnie Watson-Coleman.
Pamela Mount, councilwoman, Lawrence Township.
Hsueh Shing-Fu, council member, West Windsor Township.

Moderator: Ingrid Reed, director, the New Jersey Project, Eagleton Institute, Rutgers University, and vice president, Sandra Starr Foundation.

For more information, write info@sandrastarr.org

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