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STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK
File #
CITY COUNCIL
DATE:August 21, 2012
TO:
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Joni Pattillo, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Recognition of Poet Laureate Jonnie McCoy-Howell
Prepared by Ann Mottola, Heritage and Cultural Arts Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will receive a report on the accomplishments of Dublin’s Poet Laureate during
her two-year term which expired on May 19, 2012.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council receive the presentation by Jonnie McCoy Howell and
recognize her work as Poet Laureate.
Submitted By Reviewed By
Director of Parks and Assistant City Manager
Community Services
DESCRIPTION:
On May 18, 2010, Jonnie McCoy-Howell was appointed as Poet Laureate to serve as a public
advocate for the appreciation and advancement of the literary arts for the City and to serve as a
resource to Staff, the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission and the City Council. Jonnie
McCoy-Howell has been writing poetry, songs and stories since childhood. Within the past two
years, among her new works were six original poems written and performed in her capacity as
Dublin Poet Laureate. Jonnie McCoy-Howell’s accomplishments in her term as Poet Laureate
include:
ITEM NO. 3.6
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2011
February 5: Dublin’s Black History Program, “Expanding the Legacy” at the Dublin Senior
Center.
July 2: Grand Opening of The Heritage Park and Museums, “City Event” dedication and
honoring of the first Dublin family.
September 10: Dublin’s first Poetry Slam, Hosted by Dublin’s Poet Laureate at The Heritage
Park and Museums.
October 22: Imagine Me, “Cancer Event & Award Ceremony” hosted at Travis Air Force
Base.
December: Lights of the Valley Event, hosted by Hope Hospice.
2012
January 14: Celebrating African American Poetry in Dublin, hosted by Dublin’s Poet
Laureate
March: Celebrating Poetry in Pleasanton, Hosted by Pleasanton’s Poet Laureate Cynthia
Bryant.
April 3: Family Poetry Night, Hosted by Pleasanton Middle School Faculty Staff.
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Since Jonnie McCoy-Howell completed her two-year term on May 19, Staff recommends that
the City Council present her with a Certificate of Recognition for her dedication to the City of
Dublin.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
A copy of the Staff Report was distributed to the Heritage and Cultural Arts Commission, and
Jonnie McCoy-Howell.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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