As many of you know the city of Manchester is currently working in a grant concerning flood waters in our city.
To build a attractive application we need help! Send me any photos you may have of various drainage issues etc to Ryan@RyansReasons.com.
Thanks,
Ryan French
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Block Grant for Flood Water
On January 10th (Thursday) at 6:30pm City Hall will host a Town Hall style meeting to discuss flooding and draining issues across the city.
"This is quite possibly the most important step in what I hope will lead to Manchester obtaining a block grant from the state to address water mitigation issues. We need folks to come out, tell stories, show photos, bring letters, and anything else that would help us show the state our need for this grant", said Vice Mayor Ryan French.
The meeting will take place in the upstairs board room at City Hall in downtown Manchester, everyone across the community is encouraged to attend.
From: www.RyansReasons.com
"This is quite possibly the most important step in what I hope will lead to Manchester obtaining a block grant from the state to address water mitigation issues. We need folks to come out, tell stories, show photos, bring letters, and anything else that would help us show the state our need for this grant", said Vice Mayor Ryan French.
The meeting will take place in the upstairs board room at City Hall in downtown Manchester, everyone across the community is encouraged to attend.
From: www.RyansReasons.com
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Vice Mayor statement on CFO Greene resigination
Today city officials have accepted the resignation of City CFO Esther Greene.
Mrs. Greene expressed her desire to resign from her post on Monday citing her lack of confidence that she "would be able to live up to this boards expectations." The city did seek legal council on protocol before accepting the resignation.
Vice Mayor French released the following statement on the matter:
"The city is at a critical juncture in terms of instituting new best business practices in our finance/accounting division and we need a focus and dedication from our staff that will see us through these transitions of policy , as well as our current audit. Mrs. Greene was not confident that she was able to perform these duties to the expectation level of this board."
"At the end of the day our board has requested the highest level of transparency. It is critical to this administration that we continue to strive for honesty and transparency in our local government and I am confident that we are on the correct path in that regard."
"Moving forward the search for a new CFO will be comprehensive and detailed. This particular hire is something that should be completed only when the highest level of confidence is entrusted into a candidate and when we feel we have the right person to work in a completely open and honest atmosphere."
Mrs. Greene expressed her desire to resign from her post on Monday citing her lack of confidence that she "would be able to live up to this boards expectations." The city did seek legal council on protocol before accepting the resignation.
Vice Mayor French released the following statement on the matter:
"The city is at a critical juncture in terms of instituting new best business practices in our finance/accounting division and we need a focus and dedication from our staff that will see us through these transitions of policy , as well as our current audit. Mrs. Greene was not confident that she was able to perform these duties to the expectation level of this board."
"At the end of the day our board has requested the highest level of transparency. It is critical to this administration that we continue to strive for honesty and transparency in our local government and I am confident that we are on the correct path in that regard."
"Moving forward the search for a new CFO will be comprehensive and detailed. This particular hire is something that should be completed only when the highest level of confidence is entrusted into a candidate and when we feel we have the right person to work in a completely open and honest atmosphere."
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Manchester Chiefs Honored
"This is a great group of kids that have accomplished a lot, and their talent has been recognized across the state. It is an honor to bring these young men and women up and show them just how proud their community is of them. This goes to show what a collected dedication from the kids, coaches, and parents can lead to.", said French after the meeting.
The Vice Mayor recognized a list of accomplishments the team has achieved during the meeting that include:
- 42-4 win loss record over the past 3 season
- 2 straight undefeated seasons
- giving up only one score (6 points) all season long
- being selected to participate in a tournament at LP Field on 11-4-2012 after the Tennessee Titans game, which they went on to finish 2-0 as winners of the Tournament.
Roster:
2 Jake Hollandsworth
3 Jacob Floyd
7 Hunter Mann
8 Hayden Skipper
10 Ryan Wells
11 Ja'Quez Johnson
13 Cailen McLean
15 Ben Fulton
28 Samari Layne
30 Colton Tucker
34 Jaylon Wooten
40 Shawn Anderson
44 Dylan Koon
50 Bailey Chance
73 Cameron Bates
74 Blake Wexler
75 Collin Ward
78 Andrew Holt
79 Slade Samuels
82 Niklas White
88 Blanton Brown
CL Alise Clark
CL Alexis Clark
CL Taylie Beth Goines
CL Addie White
CL Brianna Baker
CL Sydney Belt
CL Brooke Gwinn
Coaches:
Jimmy Hollandsworths
Chris Koon
Sherman White
Donnie Wooten
Richard Skipper
Cheer Coach: Tara Goines
Friday, November 2, 2012
Head Start now opened
The new Head Start location was described as a "premiere Head Start location" by program officials. The facility located next to Manchester Public Works can take upwards of 75 children currently with classroom expansion abilities that would move that number over 120 students. Vice Mayor French commented on the opening today at the ribbon cutting:
"Early childhood education is a vital tool in a local economy, work force, and culture. The fact that we are able to offer some type of pre-k education (be it our elementary pre-k program or Head Start) for nearly every future Manchester student is phenomenal.""When I first ran for office, early childhood education was a top priority of mine. This past summer while running for re-election it remained a top priority. The fact that we can sit here and admire this facility and the opportunities it will present children in our community is amazing... And something I wasn't so sure was even possible 5 years ago."
Monday, October 29, 2012
Safe Routes to Schools update
Many of you have asked for a update on the Westwood Safe Routes to school project, and as promised when I receive information I pass it on. This is email I received today from the state.
Dear Ryan,
The Safe Routes project is in the right-of-way phase. We are waiting on right-of-way certification, utility certification, environmental permit approval, and a construction authorization checklist before the project can go to construction.
Thanks,
Monique Hazlewood
Office of Local Programs
505 Deaderick Street
Suite 600, James K. Polk Building
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 532-3176
Dear Ryan,
The Safe Routes project is in the right-of-way phase. We are waiting on right-of-way certification, utility certification, environmental permit approval, and a construction authorization checklist before the project can go to construction.
Thanks,
Monique Hazlewood
Office of Local Programs
505 Deaderick Street
Suite 600, James K. Polk Building
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 532-3176
Friday, October 26, 2012
Manchester Economic Development
This past August Manchester witnessed something that has never happen in our area, a complete political revolt against the "same ole, same ole". Over the first few months of the new administration several changes have taken place both in the form of personnel and policy reforms. But the most noticeable change may be the approach to Manchester's economic development strategies.
"Mayor Norman and I spoke early an often on changes that we felt we not only necessary in our development strategies, but were absolutely critical" said Vice Mayor Ryan French.
Early this month newly elected Alderman Cheryl Swan accompanied by Vice Mayor French traveled to Atlanta with the Chamber of Commerce to visit with retail developers from across the country. The team made up of veteran chamber members and staff included John Roberts of Roberts Automotive Group, Amber Dotson of Fantasy Radio, and Director of the Chamber Susie Mcerin.
"The mission was simple", said French. "These folks are the professionals, and for the city to build an affective economic development strategy it only makes sense to learn from the best".
French said he felt good about the trip "I think we had a great trip, there is a lot of buzz about our city and it was great to materialize the needs of this group that will only enhance this experience further. These guys told me this was the best trip they have had in sometime, and they are the pros... That only excites me that much more."
The Vice Mayor followed his trip to Atlanta with a two day stop in Nashville at the Governors Economic Development Conference.
"The Governor's ECD Conference was a fantastic experience", said French. "I was able to speak one on one with the Governor about our community needs, our focus, and our strategies moving forward and took away invaluable advice from the Governor and other industry professionals that will help shape our approach to economic development."
Last week French announce two major potential partnerships that came away from the two day conference in Nashville. "Susie Mcerin and I spoke with officials from Chattanooga and Murfreesboro about their development strategies and how we could fit a mold somewhere between the two great cities. They were fantastic to work with and both have extended their hand to help Manchester build partnerships with each city and assist in the development strategies we put in place moving forward."
French said he will have a presentation to present to the full board in a "few weeks" to outline the development strategies process.
"Mayor Norman and I spoke early an often on changes that we felt we not only necessary in our development strategies, but were absolutely critical" said Vice Mayor Ryan French.
Early this month newly elected Alderman Cheryl Swan accompanied by Vice Mayor French traveled to Atlanta with the Chamber of Commerce to visit with retail developers from across the country. The team made up of veteran chamber members and staff included John Roberts of Roberts Automotive Group, Amber Dotson of Fantasy Radio, and Director of the Chamber Susie Mcerin.
"The mission was simple", said French. "These folks are the professionals, and for the city to build an affective economic development strategy it only makes sense to learn from the best".
French said he felt good about the trip "I think we had a great trip, there is a lot of buzz about our city and it was great to materialize the needs of this group that will only enhance this experience further. These guys told me this was the best trip they have had in sometime, and they are the pros... That only excites me that much more."
The Vice Mayor followed his trip to Atlanta with a two day stop in Nashville at the Governors Economic Development Conference.
Last week French announce two major potential partnerships that came away from the two day conference in Nashville. "Susie Mcerin and I spoke with officials from Chattanooga and Murfreesboro about their development strategies and how we could fit a mold somewhere between the two great cities. They were fantastic to work with and both have extended their hand to help Manchester build partnerships with each city and assist in the development strategies we put in place moving forward."
French said he will have a presentation to present to the full board in a "few weeks" to outline the development strategies process.
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