Kwame Voted 2010 Chair of Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
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Kwame Commits to address economic prosperity and vocational education
WASHINGTON – Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown was elected chair of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) after serving this year as Vice-Chairman. Councilmember Brown committed to addressing regional priorities including economic prosperity, unemployment and comprehensive vocational education.
“Chairwoman Penelope Gross has been a model for leadership in the region,” said Councilmember Brown. “I want to thank her and the Council for honoring me with the chairmanship. I will work to strengthen our regional bonds and help create programs and opportunities that improve the quality of life for residents of the metropolitan region.”
Understanding and aligning regional and local economic development goals and strategies;- Addressing education and training infrastructure;
- Strengthening and improving workforce system coordination and communication; and
- Creating opportunity out of crisis.
To learn more about COG visit www.mwcog.org.
For more information or to interview Councilmember Brown, please contact Press Secretary Michael Price at 202-445-4510 or mprice@dccouncil.us.
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