Task Force Seeks Public Input as it Begins Review of How Metro is Governed
June 24, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, The People's Blog, Transportation
Elected officials, stakeholders, members of the public invited to open meeting, forum at COG on July 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2010
CONTACT: Steven Kania, 202-962-3249
The Joint WMATA Governance Review Task Force will hold an open meeting and forum on July 1, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments [...]
Metropolitan Washington Trails National Average In Health Sector Jobs Growth, COG Panel Says
Support for Community Colleges and a Regional Marketing Strategy are Key
Washington, D.C. – Metropolitan Washington lags slightly behind the national average in developing new jobs in the fast-growing health care sector, even though the region has produced jobs in other sectors at twice the national rate, experts at “United for Jobs: A Region Forum on [...]
United for Jobs: COG Hosting Regional Forum on Careers in Health Tomorrow
June 2, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Adult Job Training, Job Creation, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, The People's Blog
Tomorrow, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) will host a regional forum on careers in health. The event follows the vision outlined in Closing the Gaps to Build the Future to create new regional partnerships through innovative forums and networking events. COG Chairman, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, will give opening remarks.
WHAT: United [...]
COG, Board of Trade to Lead Independent Review of WMATA Governance
May 25, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, The People's Blog, Transportation
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors voted today to join the Greater Washington Board of Trade to encourage and assist a fast-tracked, independent review of the governance structure of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Agency. (Original post)
The review will be overseen by a public-private task force that will offer recommendations [...]
Region Forward: Workforce Development in the 21st Century
May 4, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, The People's Blog
The following is an excerpt from a commentary piece authored by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown for the new Capital Business section of the Washington Post published on May 3, 2010.
State and local leaders here have embarked on an unprecedented regional effort to develop the most competitive workforce in the country. We are attempting to [...]
COG Forum Identifies Areas in Need of Improvement for Future Snowstorms, Emergencies
April 6, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, The People's Blog
Event Brings Together Leaders from Federal Government, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Regional Organizations
Regional leaders aren’t waiting for the next blizzard to come up with ways to improve the response to snowstorms and other emergencies. Exactly two months after the February 2010 blizzards began, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) held a forum for decision [...]
After-Action Leadership Forum on Regional Snow Response
April 2, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, The People's Blog
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, chaired by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown is hosting an after-action leadership forum on the regional response to this season’s unprecedented snow, aimed at reviewing area coordination and response, and exploring opportunities for future improvement.
WHAT: After-Action Leadership Forum on Regional Snow Response
WHEN: Monday, April 5, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. [...]
CNN Interview with Kwame on Jobs in America
February 28, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Job Creation, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, The People's Blog
At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown interviewed with CNN about jobs and job training in America. CNN covered a groundbreaking report issued by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Check out the video here:
Click here to learn more about the report.
COG to Host After-Action Conference on Snowstorm Response
February 16, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, The People's Blog
METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
777 North Capitol Street, N.E., Suite 300 Washington, D.C. 20002-4239
Telephone (202) 962-3200 TDD (202) 962-3213 Fax (202) 962-3201 Internet: www.mwcog.org
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) will invite public and private sector representatives to participate in a regional snow storm after-action conference, said District of Columbia Councilmember Kwame Brown, who chairs [...]
COG Consulting with Regional Emergency Personnel, Elected Officials During Blizzard
February 10, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, The People's Blog, We Alerts
Residents urged to stay off roads, assist neighbors in need
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) is consulting with the region’s elected officials and emergency personnel to monitor weather conditions during the region’s second blizzard within several days.
Residents are urged to stay off the roads and call 911 in the event of an extreme emergency. [...]
