We will start with an update from Zone 5 Police, followed by a presentation from Girls Hope, a non-profit organization who is looking to purchase a home in Highland Park to house 8 boys. You can read more about them here: https://highlandparkcc.files.wordpress.com/2019/03/hpcc_nl_march_2019.pdf

The bulk of the meeting will be a candidates forum. We vote twice a year, every year!  With the primary election coming up on May 21, the HPCC is proud to be hosting a forum so you can get to know the candidates. Hear from:

 

District 7 City Council Candidates:  

· Deb Gross (D)

· Deidre Kane (D)

District 2 School Board Candidates:  

· Dave Atkinson (D)

· Nosakhere Griffin-El (D)

· Kirk Rys (D & R)

· Devon Taliaferro (D)

County Council At-Large Candidate:

· Bethany Hallum (D)    

NOTE:  Monday, April 22 is the last day you can register to vote before the primary.  For information on how to register, visit https://www.votespa.com/Register-to-Vote/Pages/How-to-Register-to-Vote.aspx or call the County Elections Division at (412) 350-4500. 

   
The HPCC meeting will begin at 7 pm at St. Andrew's Church, Thursday April 18.  There will be free pizza and childcare.  Please feel free to forward this information to others who may be interested in hearing from the candidates.  Hope you can make it!

Monica

Monica Watt
President, Highland Park Community Council 
Editor, HPCC Newsletter
Chair, Park & Playground Committee
Co-Chair, House Tour Committee
Member, Zoning Committee

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