January 2008
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Mayor Nutter Announces Appointments To The Prison Board Of Trustees
Philadelphia, January 30 - Mayor Michael Nutter announced his seven new appointees to the Prison Board of Trustees: James Duckworth, Dr. David Grande, Richard Harris, Chad Lassiter, Steve Madva, Marcia Makadon and Dorothy Johnson-Speight.
“Together, these seven individuals bring a range of experiences in interacting with the Philadelphia Prisons System,” said Nutter. “Their collective perspective and skills will lend valuable insight into addressing criminal justice issues.”
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Mayor Nutter Receives Crime Plan From Police Commissioner Ramsey
Philadelphia, January 30 - Police Commissioner Ramsey released his Crime Strategy for the city of Philadelphia as promised. Per the Commissioner, "It's time to get back to the basics of community policing, to redouble our crime fighting efforts in the toughest neighborhoods, and to work together -- all of us -- to make Philadelphia a safer city."
Mayor Nutter Appoints Dhs Community Oversight Board
Philadelphia, January 29 – Michael A. Nutter announced nine members who will serve on the renewed Department of Human Services Community Oversight Board.
The new board will meet for the first time from 4:30 - 6:30 pm in the Commissioner's conference room on the 8th floor of 1515 Arch St., Philadelphia. more »
Mayor Nutter Appoints Members to the Historical Commission
Philadelphia, January 29 - Mayor Nutter announced his eight appointees to the Historical Commission:
David Amburn, Leslie Benoliel, Della Clark, Richardson Dilworth III, John Mattioni, Sam Sherman, Denise Smyler and Bob Thomas. Mayor Nutter recommends Sam Sherman to serve as Chair of the Commission. more »
Executive Orders:
Mayor Michael Nutter Signs First Three Executive Orders.
Watch his signing of these Executive Orders here.
Mayor Nutter's Speech
Read Mayor Nutter's inauguration speech in plain text format here. 
From the Inquirer:
"This is Our City and We're Taking it Back"
For just a moment, his voice cracked and tears came to his eyes. Then Michael Nutter gathered himself, swore the oath of mayor, turned to the crowd, and presented his vision for a "new Philadelphia." more »
"Educators Hail Nutter's 'Call to Arms' on Dropouts"
On his inaugural day, Mayor Nutter left no doubt that education would be a priority in his regime, vowing to cut the school district's dismal dropout rate in half over the next five to seven years. more »
"Annette John-Hall | Nutter Downbeat Hits a Sweet Note"
Before Michael Nutter could utter his first official word as the 98th mayor of Philadelphia during his swearing-in ceremony yesterday, a zealous supporter in the audience, unable to hold back any longer, yelled out, "It's a new day!" more »
From the Daily News:
"First Day of a New Era"
Describing Philadelphia as a city "on the brink of greatness," Michael A. Nutter took office as mayor yesterday, setting ambitious goals for himself, his administration and the rest of the citizenry. "Ladies and gentlemen, the Renaissance Period of Philadelphia got started about half an hour ago," Nutter told a frequently cheering, sometimes-whistling crowd of about 1,500 people, reaching into the balconies of the Academy of Music. more »
"Ronnie Polaneczky | Around Town, Folks Feel Hopeful"
Of the many pitch-perfect notes Michael Nutter hit during his inaugural speech yesterday, the one that made me sit up straight, occurred when he thundered, "I've had enough, and I'm not playin' around about it!" more »
"Ethics Reform Remains a Major Theme"
"There is nothing that government does that cannot be done ethically and transparently. Nothing," Mayor Nutter said in his inauguration speech yesterday. "This will be a government that serves all of us, not a select few." more »
"Elmer Smith | Playing the Role of a Wise Man"
Michael Nutter waved and nodded languidly in the general direction of the revelers as he wedged his way past the crowd and into the throne room. more »
"TWO LEADERS, SAME PROMISE: HOPE"
Not long before Michael Nutter stepped off the stage at the Academy of Music and into his new life as mayor of Philadelphia, Barack Obama was stepping off the train in New Hampshire. more » |
