Title: Government Officials
1Government Officials
2Group Members
- Asheville Middle School
- Clare Douglass
- Nina Reynolds
- Melanie Kisel
- Dominick Downs
- UNCA Students Deborah Crowell
3Analyzing/Summarizing Interview of Dr. Mumpower
Holly Jones, who is a member of Asheville city
council
- Dr. Mumpower fights the war on drugs.
- Holly Jones more affordable housing.
4Personal Information on Public Official
Interviewed
- Dr.Mumpower practicing psychiatrist.
- Holly Jones ran for office to help people.
5Job other than public official
- Holly Jones works at YWCA
- Dr.Mumpower
6Description of duties of Council
- Adopt the budget, levy taxes, collect revenues,
and make appropriations. - Appoint and remove the City Manager.
- Determine policy in the fields of planning,
traffic, law and order, public works, and finance.
7Top six important issues and where Public
Official stands
- Drugs
- Affordable housing
- Taxes
- Homeless
- Police Department
- Annexation
8Other interesting information about Public
Official
- Dr. Mumpower likes to ride with the police to
check up on the city and how things are going. - Holly Jones is against annexation.
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9How does this person represent the everyday
person in our community?
- They represent everyday people by going out for
this job to help their community. - To help with the safety on the streets.
- To care about those who are getting houses.
10What are important characteristics of a good
public servant?
- Honesty
- Caring
- Kindness
- Concern for the community
- Trustworthy
- Good listener
- Good Speaker
11What are the top three important issues in our
community, according to the Public Official?
- Drugs issue
- Affordable housing
- Annexation
12If you could ask this Public Official one other
question, what would it be?
- Why is it a longer term in jail for drug dealers/
users than it is for murderers?
13In what ways has this project been of value to
you?
- It helps me to understand my community better.
14How do public officials demonstrate moral courage?
- By actually doing their job and not afraid to
stand up to people.
15How do public officials demonstrate civic
responsibility?
- By being on time and doing their duties.
16You hold the office of Citizen. What are your
responsibilities in holding this office?
- By voting and using your voice.
- To obey the laws.