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City Council Gives Sabrina Barnes, Director of Parks, Recreation & Community Service, An Emotional Sendoff Before Her Retirement

By DPM

She approached the city council dais with confidence and focus like she has hundreds of times before to give her staff report. Although it was Sabrina Barnes’ last staff report as the outgoing director of parks, recreation, and community service, she is still building a legacy for the department.

Today she is recommending that

the mayor and council members authorize her department to pursue state licensing of the City’s Early Learners Play to Learn Childhood Development Program. This would elevate the current services from a childcare service to a licensed preschool, offering longer hours and a greater educational experience for children ages 1 – 5 years old.

Upon approval, the city will commence a pilot program in the summer of 2024 to gain licensing in about a year. Although parents will have to pay approximately $500 a month, Barnes said that fee is lower than other cities, and it will still offset most of the cost to offer it.

“For generations, this program has served this community,” said

Barnes. “We have students who have become teachers. We have students who now have their children and their grandchildren in this program. (The new preschool program will) provide constructive learning, motor skills, and academic readiness for kindergarten,” said Barnes.

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Intuit Dome, SoFi Stadium, Inglewood: Land-use and architecture

By Kristian Walker Junior Writer

The Inglewood Sports and Entertainment District, in Inglewood, California, continues to explore land use and design guidelines. A team of experts has been assembled by the city to help evaluate options for the Century Blvd. corridor, with the assistance of the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

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“What others are saying” about the Ebony Alert becoming law

New California law will help locate missing Black youth and women

By Jerome Parra

SACRAMENTO – California will become the first state in the nation to enact a law to combat the crisis of missing Black youth and young Black women by creating an “Ebony Alert” notification system. SB 673, the Ebony Alert, authored by Senator Steven Bradford (D-Gardena), will give law enforcement another tool to utilize and raise greater public awareness.

Unlike the Amber Alert which can only be used for children younger than age 18, the Ebony Alert is broader and can be used to help locate young people between the ages of 12 and 25, including those that are considered runaways and those that are subject to human trafficking..

African Americans make up 13% of the U.S. population. However, Black children make up about 38% of all missing child cases but they receive less media attention.

In addition, missing young Black women are often subjected to human trafficking. A Congressional Black Caucus Foundation report on human trafficking also found 40% of sex trafficking victims nationally were identified as Black women.

Here’s what leaders and advocates are saying about the Ebony Alert becoming law in California: “As we reflect on the signing of SB 673 (Bradford) by Gov. Newsom, let

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me be abundantly clear; Black children are disproportionately classified as ‘runaways’ in comparison to other ethnicities who are classified as ‘missing’. We thank Senator Bradford for his work in helping equalize the importance of Black women and children and Governor Newsom for signing this crucial bill. It is our sincerest hope that this law can help to bring equity to those who deserve to be protected, while serving as a starting point to mitigate racial inequity across the country. As California goes, so goes the nation.”

- Rick L. Callender, President, NAACP California Hawaii State Conference “Congratulations Senator Bradford!

We are so proud of you for championing the Ebony Alert and grateful for the opportunity to partner with you and a strong statewide coalition to get SB673 signed into law. Many States will follow your historic lead in California from this monumental victory we secured for Black youth and women to be seen, responded to, and protected! The data from the Oakland Police Department is deeply disturbing. In Oakland, Black people make up 22% of the city’s population yet account for about 60% of reported missing persons cases. My hope is that the passing of the Ebony Alert will support our efforts in the City of Oakland to resolve and reduce the increasingly disproportionate number of reported missing person cases that

must ensure that every missing person is given the same amount of attention and resources, regardless of their race or socioeconomic status. Let us work together to bring justice and peace to families who are searching for their loved ones.”

- Natalie Wilson, Co-Founder, Black and Missing Foundation “My organization, Voice of the Youth, and many others have been outspoken advocates for finding missing Black girls and women nationwide. The challenges we have faced in our efforts to do so will now be addressed with the new Ebony Alert law. Through an elevated sense of urgency and accountability from the appropriate agencies, media attention, and public awareness, we have a better chance of locating all missing individuals. We are thankful for the leadership and advocacy of Senator Bradford around missing Black girls and women and for inviting us into the conversation. The Ebony Alert will be a game changer for our communities and a necessary tool to bring missing Black girls and women home.”

- Berry Accius, Founder/CEO, Voice of the Youth The Ebony Alert was sponsored by the NAACP California Hawaii State Conference.

With the Governor’s signature on October 8, the Ebony Alert will become law on January 1, 2024.

Shooting kills 2 men, wounds 3 others in Inglewood

of the attack.

It is currently unclear if there was more than one shooter who committed the crime. One of the victims is reported to be in critical condition. The local police department has cordoned off several blocks in the surrounding area in order to investigate. Aerial footage from the incident shows a car with shattered windows in the parking lot.

The Inglewood Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying the shooter or pair of shooters responsible for the attack. Anyone with information should contact the police department directly or submit an anonymous tip.

The authorities have not yet released any information regarding five victims with gunshot wounds to a potential motives for the attack or the nearby hospital. The victims were all identity of the victims and shooters. in their 50s and were sitting inside a The investigation is ongoing. parked car in a parking lot at the time

shooting may have been a targeted Local authorities are asking for attack.

According to police, paramedics the public’s help in investigating the arrived at the scene at a commercial incident. area of Inglewood shortly after the Two men have been killed and three shooting occurred and transported

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have impacted our Black community.”

- Treva Reid, Oakland City Councilmember, District 7 “I am ecstatic at the news of the passing of The Ebony Act. My immense gratitude to Governor Newsom for signing the bill and to Senator Bradford and the countless others who worked tirelessly to see this act passed. Time is of the essence when people go missing, and now the dissemination of accurate and timely information through the Ebony Act will ensure Black youth do not continue to slip through the cracks. This is an act that will undoubtedly contribute to the saving of lives.”

- Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Creator/ Executive Producer of “Found,” “All American: Homecoming” and Executive Producer for “All American” “California ranks in the top states where people of color are disappearing at an alarming rate. Sadly, many of our cases are under the radar, like Arianna Fitts of San Francisco, who has been missing for seven years after her mom was found murdered. We must change this statistic. Senator Steven Bradford’s Ebony Alert legislation, which has now been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom is a step in the right direction and we hope it would encourage other legislators across the country to follow suit. It is important to continue to raise awareness about this issue and advocate for policies that prioritize finding missing people of color. We

injured in a shooting incident that occurred in the Southern California city of Inglewood on Saturday afternoon.

The mayor of Inglewood, James Butts, stated in a press conference that the

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Gov. Newsom Vetoes Cannabis Café Bill and other states will be ready to swoop in and take it from us.”

On Oct. 8, Gov. Newsom vetoed Throughout the legislative process Assembly (AB) Bill 374. the bill has attracted both praise This legislation would have allowed and criticism with some applauding businesspeople to operate cannabis it for the business opportunities it cafés in California, like those in Amsterdam, where non-marijuana food products can be served and consumed. This is despite the existing federal ban on the entire industry.

The bill, authored by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco), would have also allowed café owners to host and sell tickets to live events.

In his veto message, Newsom said he appreciates the author’s intention to support cannabis retailers, many of them struggling to make a profit. However, he is concerned that the legislation “could presents and others expressing strong undermine California’s long-standing disapproval because of health concerns smoke-free workplace protections.” such as second-hand smoke.

“Protecting the health and safety “Lots of people want to enjoy legal of workers is paramount. I encourage cannabis in the company of others,” the author to address this concern in said Haney. “And many people want subsequent legislation,” wrote the to do that while sipping coffee, eating a Governor. scone, or listening to music.”

Responding to Newsom’s decision to For owners of cannabis product return AB 374 unsigned, Haney drew stores, AB 374 presented opportunities parallels to California’s wine industry to scale their businesses. in a statement released Sunday.

Nina Parks is a co-founder of “Californians are proud of our state’s Equity Trade Network which is a nonwine culture, and we do everything we profit collective that provides small can to make sure that our winemakers businesses with supply chain business receive the support they need -- we resources within the cannabis industry need to be doing the exact same thing in California. She also served on the for cannabis,” he wrote. “If we don’t Cannabis Oversight Committee in San start better supporting these businesses, Francisco where she advocated for we are going to lose decades of being at more equity as regulation was being the forefront of the cannabis movement developed. She said her cannabis

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lifestyle brand, Gift of Doja was set to resume hosting live, curated events that promote safe social spaces.

Parks told California Black Media (CBM) that AB 374 is a step in the right direction.

“The ability to at least have noncannabis foods being able to be sold at dispensaries also gives dispensary owners an opportunity to put another revenue stream in their business.

Being able to have non-cannabis related sales in your establishment really allows for another revenue stream for store owners. It is also an opportunity for cannabis businesses to remove the stigma and normalize consumption,” says Parks.

In cities like Los Angeles where programs are in place to help people affected by the War on Drugs, and other low-income entrepreneurs, launch cannabis-related businesses, the legislation was seen as offering hope.

LA Mayor Karen Bass is working to expand business licensing and compliance for Social Equity applicants and licensees to receive guidance from marijuana industry experts. A Social Equity Social Equity Individual Applicant is defined as an individual who fulfills at least two of the following three criteria: (1) Low-Income; (2) a prior California Cannabis Arrest or Conviction; (3) ten years’ cumulative residency in a Disproportionately

Impacted Area.

While consuming cannabis on-site at cannabis retailers is technically legal in California, selling non-cannabisinfused products is not permitted.

Supporters of AB 374 said the bill would have allowed cannabis retailers to diversify their operations and transition away from the limited dispensary model by selling non-cannabis-infused foods.

“It should have happened a long time ago. We let Colorado and other states go before us and California should’ve been the state to have already perfected this, says Brian Johnson, 51, an entrepreneur in Orange County.

As a shop owner and cannabis advocate, Johnson is eagerly waiting for his vision to become a reality. He blames red tape and excessively high taxes as obstacles to progress. However, like most cannabis entrepreneurs, he remains enthusiastic.

“Those who were criminalized and got their record expunged can get back to their entrepreneurial spirit,” says Johnson.

The strongest opposition to AB 374 came from advocates who argued that the legislation would erase decades of health safeguards put in place for businesses to protect employees by maintaining smoke-free work environments.

“Workers should not have to choose between their health and a good job.

California has fought hard to protect workers and ensure a safe, healthy, smoke-free work environment,” the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, the American Heart Association and the American Lung Association wrote in a letter of opposition to the legislation.

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Selected juniors and seniors from Inglewood High Schools participate in a six month after-school program to build leadership and career readiness skills.

Those who successfully complete and graduate from the program, have the opportunity to see what it means to work for the Chargers on game days.

Our Bolt Academy students spend nearly a year in the program, where they walk away with confidence, life skills and career readiness training Chargers Celebrate Bolt Academy Graduates at SoFi Stadium that will take them far into their future Recently the Chargers celebrated our graduates of the Bolt Academy, an innovative career training and leadership program. The graduates had the great opportunity to see what it means to work for the Chargers on game days thanks to partnerships with the Chargers Impact Fund, Brotherhood career paths.

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California Latino Legislative Caucus Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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The California Latino Legislative Caucus (CLLC) celebrated its 50th anniversary with a black-tie event at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles last Friday. The event was a retrospective awards ceremony, honoring the achievements of the caucus over the past five decades.

Initially known as the Chicano Legislative Caucus, the CLLC was made up of five male Latino members: Alex Garcia, Peter Chacon, Joseph Montoya, Ray Gonzales and Richard Alatorre, according to their history page. Today, under the leadership of Sabrina Cervantes (D-Riverside), the first LGBTQ+ leader and chair of the CLLC, the caucus boasts 38 members, with a majority of 21 Latinas. Cervantes recognized the significant expansion of the caucus over the past 50 years.

“The issues that are bringing us together as Latinos are California issues, whether it’s housing insecurity and affordability, looking at just the

economic disparities that exist,” said Cervantes. “These are all issues that have continued to be a priority for our caucus and issues that many of our members fight on.”

Martha Escutia, the first woman to chair the CLLC and a former member of the California senate and assembly with over 16 years in politics was featured in a short film played at the celebration. The film, narrated by LinManuel Miranda, the writer and star of Hamilton, traced the fifty-year history of the caucus.

Escutia considered the 1980 reapportionment which allowed for greater representation of the Latino community, as a key turning point.

While she takes pride in the caucus’ accomplishments, she believes there is still more to be achieved.

“The problems are still the same: lack of housing, lack of economic sustainability for families, just even building a safety net for families,” said Escutia. “It’s still an issue that

bedevils, frankly, all caucuses because I think, the Black Caucus also has the same concerns, as well as even the Asian American Asian Pacific Islander caucus.”

Hilda Solis, who is supervisor for the 1st district, Los Angeles County, was one of the first to present an award. She presented a congratulatory document from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors at the red-carpet event to Cervantes and the caucus’ vice chair, California State Senator Lena Gonzalez. Solis, a former member of the California Assembly and Senate, is the first Latina to serve in a presidential cabinet as United States Secretary of Labor.

The evening’s speakers were some of the most accomplished artists, actors, politicians and public servants in the Latino community.

The Masters of Ceremonies for the event were Tony Plana, an activist, director and actor known for his role in “Ugly Betty” and Justina Mochado,

an actor and producer, known for her performance in the series, “The Horrors of Delores Roach,” and “One Day at a Time.”

Xavier Becerra, the 25th Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, was the keynote speaker. His rise through the ranks of the California legislative system has been a testament to overcoming obstacles. He began his political career in the California state assembly, progressed to the U.S. House of Representatives, and then served as the 33rd Attorney General of California, before assuming his current position as the Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Joe Biden. He talked about how far the state, and the caucus, have come saying “so goes the caucus, so goes the state of California.”

The evening’s celebrations were not just about the caucus’s legislative achievements.

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Subscription-based models, consulting, and service-oriented businesses often require less upfront investment than manufacturing or large-scale product development.

5. Control Costs: Keep your expenses low. Avoid unnecessary spending, and scrutinize every expense. Look for ways to reduce overhead, such as working from home, using open-source software, or outsourcing tasks on a project basis.

6. DIY and Learn: In the early stages, hiring a team may eat into your profits. Take on tasks yourself, especially in the beginning.

Learn the basics of accounting, marketing, web design, and other essential functions to save money and build valuable skills. There are various free and low-cost training options available for small businesses.

7. Sweat Equity and Co-founders: Consider bringing in co-founders who are willing to work for equity rather than a salary. They can contribute their skills and time in exchange for a stake in the business.

Make sure to have a solid contract in place to outline responsibilities on both sides.

8. Leverage Networking: Utilize your personal and professional network for advice, mentorship, and potential partnerships. Networking can also lead to opportunities for collaboration and joint ventures.

9. Reinvest Profits: It’s tempting to use your profits for personal items in the beginning.

Instead of taking a large salary or short vacation, reinvest profits back into the business to fuel growth. This can help your business scale without the need for external financing.

10. Focus on Cash Flow: Keep a close eye on your cash flow. Delay expenses when possible and prioritize activities that directly contribute to revenue generation.

11. Barter and Trade: Explore opportunities for barter or trade with other businesses. You might exchange products or services to meet your business needs without spending money.

12. Seek Grants and Competitions: Look for grants, contests, and competitions that offer nondilutive funding for startups. These opportunities can provide valuable capital without giving up equity.

13. Build a Strong Brand and Customer Base: Invest time in building a loyal being flexible with your pricing, and customer base and a strong brand focusing on upselling and cross- reputation. Satisfied customers can become advocates and help you grow selling.

4. Bootstrap-Friendly Business through word-of-mouth.

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3. Generate Revenue Early: can be an endeavor filled with Assess your financial situation and Aim to generate revenue as soon challenges, primarily due to the need for a significant capital infusion. While some entrepreneurs are fortunate enough to have personal savings to initiate their ventures, many others must explore various funding options to realize their business aspirations.

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Bootstrapping Bootstrapping is a method where you self-fund your business using your personal savings or revenue generated by the business itself.

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Here are some strategies and tips to help you successfully bootstrap your business: 1. Start Small and Lean: Begin with a minimum viable product (MVP) that addresses a specific problem for your target audience. An allocate a portion of your savings to as possible. This requires you to MVP is a product with enough features your business while maintaining a be creative and innovative in your to attract early adopter customers and safety net for personal expenses. There approach. Business scholars suggest validate a product idea early in the are advantages and disadvantages to establishing firm goals, implementing product development cycle. There are using personal savings. Advantages revenue-focused marketing strategies,

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acknowledged the efforts made by and for the Hispanic community. Poets Yesika Salgado and Yosimar Reyes performed a poem that encapsulated the experiences of young Latino

the caucus for their support of higher education. The California Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation gave $5,000 to each student who represented different regions across the state.

The evening concluded with the presentation of the Legacy Award to multiple organizations. The recipients included the Mexican American Legal Defense Fund, accepted by Thomas Saenz, the United Farm Workers, received by Teresa Romero, and the California Rural Legal Assistance, accepted by Jessica Jewell.

Musical and special performances were spread throughout the show.

The band Quitapenas, Jesse Garcia, and others celebrated and performed.

The evening ended with a musical performance by music legend Andy Vargas and his band. Vargas is a beloved member of Santana and a giant in the Latin music scene.

According to CLLC vice chair, Sen. Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach), the future of the CLLC hinges on its capacity to advance legislation and advocate for an inclusive agenda.

“We’ll continue to fight to make sure that our voices are heard along with our brothers and sisters in the Black Caucus. API caucus and LGBTQ caucus,” said Gonzalez. “It’s a collective for all of us to be a part of, and when we push together, I think immigrants.

The event also featured a segment we’re more unified. Looking at next dedicated to giving back. Sixty-one year to think about how we can partner students from across the state took to up with our other ethnic caucus’.” the stage to express their gratitude to

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corridor as a major gateway to the city.

A $30,000 no-bid contract was awarded to ULI in January 2022 to assemble a Technical Assistance Panel (TAP) and provide preliminary recommendations. The agreement was approved 3-0, with Councilmembers Eloy Morales Jr. and George Dotson absent.

It is ULI’s responsibility to assemble a team of development, finance, and planning experts who will tour the site, interview stakeholders, and formulate recommendations.

ULI recently conducted a

walking tour of Market Street, including stops at the Miracle Theater and Nile Bar. Among the participants were Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts Jr., Ken Billups and Owen Wilson (co-owners of the Miracle Theater), Councilman Eloy Morales Jr., Christopher Jackson, and Cedric Morris Sr. During the event, Venable and Extra Space Storage hosted Ella Thompson (a partner with Venable LLP), Thomas Safran & Associates Project Manager, and Ella Safran & Associates’ Project Manager.

As part of the agreement, the city made a $10,000 payment in August.

As part of the initial planning of the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC), several route options were considered for the proposed line.

One option included a connecting route from LAX Airport to Century and Prairie.

Inglewood residents are aware that the current ITC route is considered a “rail to nowhere” because it only stretches 1.6 miles from the Metro Crenshaw/ LAX line at Florence and Market across Manchester down Prairie to Hardy. The construction costs of the transit connector have also

significantly increased, reaching three times its initial price tag.

Initially estimated at $1.15 billion in July 2021, the costs jumped to $1.6 billion. In October, the projected costs were said to be close to $3 billion, but no explanation was provided.

So far, the city has not publicly outlined any plans to extend the line further than Prairie and Hardy, which is one block away from the Intuit Dome. The question remains whether a rail extension is being considered for Century Blvd., and if so, whether the city is waiting until after the 2024 elections to announce it to Inglewood residents.

Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2023212925 The following Person is doing business as: Milk’N Mom 744 E 87th Place Los Angeles, CA 90002 Registered Owner(s): Destiny Harris, 744 E 87th Place, Los Angeles, CA 90002 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on September 28, 2023.

I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Destiny Harris, Owner.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on September 28, 2023 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

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PUBLIC NOTICE Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 2023181558 The following Person is doing business as: Cool Jerseys 112 Plaza Drive Space 4740 West Covina, CA 91790 Registered Owner(s): Eric Sarbout,11560 Magnolia Ave.,1026, Riverside, CA 92505 and Siddiqui Muhammad, Pathfinder Way 833, Corona, CA 92880 This business is conducted by an individual(s). The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business listed above on August 21, 2023.

I (We) declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.

(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Eric Sarbout and Siddiqui Muhammad, Owners.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk on August 21, 2023 NOTICE-In accordance with Subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the County Clerk, except as provided in Subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration.

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State or common law (See Section 14411 et.seq., Business and Professions Code.)

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After her report, the council became very emotional as they commended Barnes for her commitment to serving the city and in many cases their own family members.

“Nobody knows what you do,” said Councilman Eloy Morales, Jr. in a heartrending voice. “You’re a quiet leader. You’re a quiet giant.

We all appreciate you. You also helped my dad!” he added.

“You’ve always been an inspirational person who is (not only) a loving and caring person… but a person who is more than anything, truly giving,” said Councilman Alex Padilla.

Mayor James Butts, Jr. praised Barnes for breaking the glass ceiling, becoming the first woman to hold the position.

“That’s the way it was in Inglewood, all-male department

heads,” said Butts. “When you became the department head of parks and rec, I said, ‘We’re getting somewhere.’ …What I saw in you was someone I would support unilaterally because you care,” said Butts.

Although Barnes said she will fill her days with her favorite pastimes such as travel and spending time with her family, she is fully aware of the trail she has blazed and was honored to be showered with accolades by the mayor and councilmembers.

“Certainly, there was great leadership that came before me,” said Barnes. “But I am very proud and pleased to have stepped into the position and let other Black women and people of color know that these types of positions and levels of authority are very possible…”

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