WARD I

C. Lynn Smith-Barnes

Elected — May 2003 — May 2005

I would like to continue the term of Alice Hoskins (May 2005), and ends March 2009. You may or may not have knowledge of my appointment to the seat several times with, failed success do to court decisions. The two years I was on the Council, I never missed any meeting called by the Council. I am now asking to be elected to the remaining term of the seat.

In 2004, 2005 and 2006 I have continued to attend meetings and MML training courses to enhance my ability to better serve our town, courses included:

o          Government Budget & Finance (2006 — Present) Maryland University

o          Academy for Excellence MML Training Courses

            o          Consensus & Team Building

            o          Municipal Budgeting

            o          Open Meetings Act

            o          Ethics

            o          Public Information Act

            o          Municipal Issues in Court

            o          Emergency Management

During my first term as Councilmember I was elected by my predecessors to serve as Council President and Chairperson for the Park & Recreation Department.

As Chairperson of/for the Park & Recreation Department I succeeded in the following:

•          New equipment on our playground (2003)

•          Forest Heights first Youth Tennis Program, which later started the Youth Program to include trips, parties at the Municipal Bldg., etc. (2004-2005)

•          The Senior Program included trips, dinner theater, etc. ( 2004-2005)

•          Assisted w/Forest Heights First Black History Month Program (2004)

•          Assisted w/Forest Heights First National Night Out (2004) (to include chairing the Crime Watch Meetings)

•          Assisted w/Forest Heights Founders Day Program & Parade (2004)

•          Memorial Day Extravaganza & Ball (2006)

Presently I am working with the Park & Recreation Department putting together our/your next adventures.

My predecessors and I, hired a Lobbyist in 2004, who in turn did obtain money for street repairs but, did not take place until 2006.

I would like for you to consider my continuation and re-election as your Councilmember working with you HAND-IN-HAND on March 5, 2006.