Leadership Paper: Mayor Muriel Bowser
Introduction
During the early 2000’s, Washington DC saw an in fluctuation of young professionals transitioning to the city and growth in the building of new condos, employment opportunity, and entertainment (Sturtevant, 2013). This change in demographics brings forth new residents and a change in the census data of the city from being 60% African American (Sturtevant, 2013). Washington DC is comprised of 8 wards which each was has a representative on the DC Counsel. Within the 8 wards, there are 40 Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANC’s). Advisor Neighborhood Commission has representatives elected to advise the government on pertinent issues such as health, social service programs, recreation, …show more content…
Bowser was the youngest child who was known to have excellent grades and a positive disposition about life. Her father served as Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and was an advocate within the community and Mayor Bowser learned politics early by his side (washingtonpost.com). Mayor Muriel Bowser has earned a bachelor’s degree from Chatham University and has earned her Master’s in Public Policy from American University. She served as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in the Riggs Park neighborhood and is a native to Washington DC (dc.gov). Mayor Fenty’s campaign gave Bowser the opportunity to volunteer, which later lead her to the position of Ward 4 campaign coordinator during the 2006 race (washingtoncitypaper.com). She also shows dedication and a strong background in the understanding of DC’s politics with her previous positions. Mayor Bowser has served her city for two terms as Ward 4 councilmember for DC Council (dc.gov). During her term as a councilmember she also served as the Chairwomen on the Committee of Economic Development. The committee managed to secure land from the federal government a portion of the Walter Reed campus, create 5,000 units of affordable housing for residents, and pass legislation for a new soccer stadium (dc.gov). These experiences, aspirations of enhancing the city, and compassion for the residents of Washington DC led to Mayor Bowser being elected …show more content…
Within her initiative for change in the city, there has been help from organizations at the national level and at the local level. Issues which Mayor Bowser addresses are the concerns which directly affect residents of Washington DC such as social issues and economic issues. The practice of sustainability leadership also makes the DC Council more cohesive on various programs and initiatives because they are working together on certain goals and
Introduction
During the early 2000’s, Washington DC saw an in fluctuation of young professionals transitioning to the city and growth in the building of new condos, employment opportunity, and entertainment (Sturtevant, 2013). This change in demographics brings forth new residents and a change in the census data of the city from being 60% African American (Sturtevant, 2013). Washington DC is comprised of 8 wards which each was has a representative on the DC Counsel. Within the 8 wards, there are 40 Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANC’s). Advisor Neighborhood Commission has representatives elected to advise the government on pertinent issues such as health, social service programs, recreation, …show more content…
Bowser was the youngest child who was known to have excellent grades and a positive disposition about life. Her father served as Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner and was an advocate within the community and Mayor Bowser learned politics early by his side (washingtonpost.com). Mayor Muriel Bowser has earned a bachelor’s degree from Chatham University and has earned her Master’s in Public Policy from American University. She served as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner in the Riggs Park neighborhood and is a native to Washington DC (dc.gov). Mayor Fenty’s campaign gave Bowser the opportunity to volunteer, which later lead her to the position of Ward 4 campaign coordinator during the 2006 race (washingtoncitypaper.com). She also shows dedication and a strong background in the understanding of DC’s politics with her previous positions. Mayor Bowser has served her city for two terms as Ward 4 councilmember for DC Council (dc.gov). During her term as a councilmember she also served as the Chairwomen on the Committee of Economic Development. The committee managed to secure land from the federal government a portion of the Walter Reed campus, create 5,000 units of affordable housing for residents, and pass legislation for a new soccer stadium (dc.gov). These experiences, aspirations of enhancing the city, and compassion for the residents of Washington DC led to Mayor Bowser being elected …show more content…
Within her initiative for change in the city, there has been help from organizations at the national level and at the local level. Issues which Mayor Bowser addresses are the concerns which directly affect residents of Washington DC such as social issues and economic issues. The practice of sustainability leadership also makes the DC Council more cohesive on various programs and initiatives because they are working together on certain goals and