On Tuesday evening, I led an interesting discussion with Morrisville citizen and Raleigh Open Data Manager, Jason Hare, on Smarter Cities and Open Data. Smarter cities are those cities, who use and analyze data to make better informed decision in all of the areas, of running a city or town. Open Data iniatives involve […]
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Interfaith Prayer Breakfast at Church of Latter Day Saints
I enjoyed a wonderful Prayer Breakfast, at the Church of Latter Day Saints in Morrisville, for the first Interfaith Prayer Breakfast, organized by Mayor Holcombe, and hosted by the Church. We had a number of faith commununities, including the leaders from the Hindu, Jewish, and Islamic communities of the Triangle, along with all of the […]
Position Paper on 2013-49 Amending the Town Charter Restoring the All At-Large Mode of Electing Board Members
The recent discussion on moving to an All At large election process for the Town of Morrisville has generated much debate within our community, and I welcome this public participation.
Hatcher Grove Sunday Church Service
I spent Sunday morning at a wonderful worship service with my friends at Hatcher Grove. The Hatcher Grove Church does so much for the community, whether it is the 5K Heart Walk, or the Community Tennis Event, which I worked on with Carlton Coleman. I spoke to the members of the congregation of about the […]
Friday Office Hours
Yesterday, I had a number of interesting Office Hours meetings with constituents. I met Yash Agarwal, who is a college kid, looking to get into politics. I am recommending him for the Legislative Internship program and hope to get him placed with one of the Wake Delegation members. These young men and women […]
TIE Carolinas Meeting
On Thursday, I attended, a TIE Carolinas meeting, and was inspired to hear from Madhu Beriwal and Cyndy Wyn, on how they launched and started successful businesses and female entrepreneurs. Madhu, is the founder of IEM, a disaster receovery business, which she brought from Lousiana to Durham, in 2007. Cyndy is the […]
Triangle J Meeting
Last evening was a very productive Triangle J meeting. Early in the meeting, we discussed how the local governments can work together to do some work or help the Oklahoma victims. We enjoyed a wonderful presentation on Electric Cars from the NC School of Science and Math students. These kids are just so bright. Great […]
Steve Rao to Lead Smarter Cities and Open Data Discussion on May 28
Steve Rao, an at-large member of the Morrisville Town Council, has announced that he will lead a discussion on the Smarter Cities and Open Data Initiatives on Tuesday, May 28 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Morrisville Town Hall, located at 100 Town Hall Drive.
District Days Legislative meetings with NC League of Municipalities
Today, I attended the District Days Legislative meetings with Cary Council member Jennifer Robinson, Zebulon Mayor, Bob Matheney, and other elected officials. Steve Zaytoun from Cary Chamber was also in attendance. We met with a number of leaders in the Senate, including Senator Barringer, Senator Meredith, Senator Tillman and Rep. Hall. I had […]
Diversified Information Technology Golf Tournament
I was honored to attend the Annual Golf Tournament, hosted by good friend, DivinTech, Chief Operating Officer Arun Singh and his management team. This tournament was held at Devil’s Ridge and I attended the opening and closing ceremonies on behalf of Alphanumeric. Pictured here with Former Iowa Governor, Chet Culver, who shared with me […]