Councilor Dave Norris appears on WINA; Explains ambulance and YMCA decisions and outlines his priorities for 2008

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City Councilor Dave Norris was a guest on WINA's Charlottesville Live radio program as part of the station's monthly Government Day feature.  Hosts Rick Daniels and Jane Foy interviewed Norris who says he expects to be elected by Council to be the City's next Mayor when they hold their first meeting of 2008 next week.

"It's a position where you can use the bully pulpit to address some of the issues that brought you into public service, and that's what I intend to do with it," said Norris. While he described it as a largely ceremonial position, the mayor sets the Council agenda and chairs the meetings.

Norris is promising more open government, and told WINA Council will soon hold a public hearing on how City operations can be made more efficient. The rest of the conversation features Norris explaining Council's recent decisions on the YMCA in McIntire Park and City-run EMS service.

Norris says he believe his 2006 running mate, Councilor Julian Taliaferro, will become Vice Mayor.

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Listen using player above or download the podcast: Download 20080102-Norris-WINA.mp3

TIMELINE FOR PODCAST:

• 1:39 - Norris on his new duties, should he become Mayor next Monday
• 3:17 - Norris on the need for transparent government
• 5:27 - Norris on why he supports the YMCA in McIntire Park
• 7:12 - Norris on security cameras on and around the Downtown Mall, leading to a discussion on public safety
• 12:16 - Norris on Council's December 17 decision to approve a City-run ambulance service
• 14:44 - Norris on affordable living choices
• 15:57 - Norris on the need for continued City-Council cooperation

Sean Tubbs