Submitted by Bill Lyons on Thu, 2007/10/25 - 10:18am.
As Rachel said, the Office of Neighborhoods has been over a year in the making. It was a great experience to co-chair the task force that came up with this recommendation. A lot of citizens volunteered tremendous time and effort to get to this point. It is always heartening to see how folks roll up their sleeves and do so much heavy lifting to help bring about outcomes such as this. This will be a great fit in the Community Development Department and Madeline Rogero is the perfect person to work with Jason to nurture its growth.
As to his choosing Knoxville.. interesting point that could apply to a lot of people. He talked a bit about this at the interview. I would imagine that the factors include home, family, good place to live, opportunity for personal and professional growth, nice mountains, and a chance to take part in building community.
Yeah, made me wonder why he decided to come back here so early in his career. Don't jump on me, just wondering (after France, Netherlands, Romania, Washington DC), why, when still in his 30s(?), he chose Knoxville.
Submitted by Bbeanster on Thu, 2007/10/25 - 10:14am.
"...just wondering (after France, Netherlands, Romania, Washington DC), why, when still in his 30s(?), he chose Knoxville."
Probably because there's no place like home?
I've known Jason for years, and he is one of the very best and brightest (and handsomest) young people I can think of. I'm just glad he decided to ride out some tough times here and bloom where he was planted. But I've got to confess that I'm not all that crazy about Romania or Washington D.C.
France and the Netherlands are fun places to visit, but evidently this is where his heart is.
Submitted by Kiersten on Thu, 2007/10/25 - 3:31pm.
Hey this is great. Anne Woodle is one of the most progressive people in Knoxville. Jason is a great progressive young man. Becky Wade was a strong supporter of Madeline too.
Progressives and Democrats have made some real progress in Knoxville. Is Haslam paying attention. This could be cover for something else going on like a sweet deal for the Brownlow developers. Keep your eye on that one.
What a great hire!
Jason's a peach. His mom raised him right.
Obviously, the right person for the job. It's enough to give you hope the city is moving in a good direction.
As Rachel said, the Office of Neighborhoods has been over a year in the making. It was a great experience to co-chair the task force that came up with this recommendation. A lot of citizens volunteered tremendous time and effort to get to this point. It is always heartening to see how folks roll up their sleeves and do so much heavy lifting to help bring about outcomes such as this. This will be a great fit in the Community Development Department and Madeline Rogero is the perfect person to work with Jason to nurture its growth.
As to his choosing Knoxville.. interesting point that could apply to a lot of people. He talked a bit about this at the interview. I would imagine that the factors include home, family, good place to live, opportunity for personal and professional growth, nice mountains, and a chance to take part in building community.
I feel pretty good about this one too! Link...
"impressive resumes"
Yeah, made me wonder why he decided to come back here so early in his career. Don't jump on me, just wondering (after France, Netherlands, Romania, Washington DC), why, when still in his 30s(?), he chose Knoxville.
"...just wondering (after France, Netherlands, Romania, Washington DC), why, when still in his 30s(?), he chose Knoxville."
Probably because there's no place like home?
I've known Jason for years, and he is one of the very best and brightest (and handsomest) young people I can think of. I'm just glad he decided to ride out some tough times here and bloom where he was planted. But I've got to confess that I'm not all that crazy about Romania or Washington D.C.
France and the Netherlands are fun places to visit, but evidently this is where his heart is.
Yay, us!
Hey this is great. Anne Woodle is one of the most progressive people in Knoxville. Jason is a great progressive young man. Becky Wade was a strong supporter of Madeline too.
Progressives and Democrats have made some real progress in Knoxville. Is Haslam paying attention. This could be cover for something else going on like a sweet deal for the Brownlow developers. Keep your eye on that one.
No...its..WAY cool...is there anything cooler than..WAY cool
If so then its that cool
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