In this Issue
 Mayor Unveils 2008 Goals: "Opportunities for All"
Mayor's Call Center Now at 311
New Taxi Meter Rates Take Effect in April
A New Website for Emergency Preparedness
Get Up to $10,000 for College
Mayor Honors Two Heroic DDOT Employees
Women's Heart Health Fair
Black History Invitational Swim Meet
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Mayor Unveils 2008 Goals: "Opportunities for All"
Mayor Fenty, City Administrator Dan Tangherlini and Deputy Mayors Victor Reinoso and Neil Albert unveiled the “Opportunities for All” plan. The plan builds on 2007 successes in education, public safety, healthcare and human services, infrastructure and the environment, customer service, jobs and housing, and economic development. The priorities are highlights of more than 40 extensive agency performance plans. Read more.
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Mayor's Call Center Now at 311
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom joined Mayor Fenty to roll out the District's new 311 service. Call 311 (formerly 727-1000) for information or to request any District Government service. Call 911 if you need the police or fire departments or an ambulance to respond. Both numbers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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New Taxi Meter Rates Take Effect in April
In response to thousands of public comments, Mayor Fenty and the DC Taxicab Commission have lowered the rates and eliminated surcharges for the District’s upcoming switch to time-and-distance meters in its taxis. The flag drop rate will be $3, and surcharges for additional passengers and travel during rush hour will no longer apply. Read more.
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A New Website for Emergency Preparedness
Mayor Fenty and Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency Director Darrell Darnell unveiled 72hours.dc.gov, a new website to help residents plan for emergencies. The site has information about preparing for and responding to natural disasters, diseases and terror attacks. Read more.
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Get Up to $10,000 for College
You can apply for the District Government’s four higher-education grants, and receive up to $10,000 for college, on a single application. The 2008 DC OneApp is now available. Read more.
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Mayor Honors Two Heroic DDOT Employees
Mayor Fenty, Fire/EMS Chief Dennis Rubin and DC Department of Transportation Director Emeka Moneme recognized two DDOT employees for saving the life of an elderly District resident. Reggie Arno and Alberta Paul rescued 88-year-old Edward Robinson from a house fire November 8. Read more.
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Women's Heart Health Fair
Get a free heart-health screening, have a massage or a makeover and talk with nutrition experts at the Women’s Heart Health Fair 2008. The fair takes place from 8 am to 9:30 pm Friday, February 1 at Verizon Center. Read more.
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Black History Invitational Swim Meet
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation will join the Black United Fund to host the 22nd Annual Black History Invitational Swim Meet. More than 700 competitors from across the country will attend what USA Swimming calls the “premier minority swim competition in the United States and in the world.” Read more.
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