Mike Nutter is one cool guy, right? I mean who else has ?uestlove spinning at their inauguration, Ed Rendell? John Street? Me thinks not.

But alas, it is not his great taste in DJ's or ability to rock the mic that is the essence of Mayor Nutter's cool. It is the fact that he gets it: he gets that government is supposed to work for the people (sounds like such a novel idea in this day and age, eh?). In the spirit of continuing to give power to the people the new administration, Great Expectations and Young Involved Philadelphia are partnering to provide young Philadelphians with a forum to share their ideas, ask tough questions, and demand excellence from their government. The administration will use the input from this forum to directly inform the performance standards and expectations set up for city departments.

A City That Works
An interactive forum on the relationship between our city's budget and the commitments of the new administration

The $4 billion budget is approved, but it will take more than money to set our city straight. Where does the money go and when can we expect to see results?

FACILITATED BY:
* Steve Agostini, Philadelphia's new Budget Director
* Chris Satullo, former editoral page editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer & founder of the paper's Citizen Voices program
* Claire Robertson-Kraft, YIP Board Member & Civic Education Committee chair

WHEN: This Thursday, May 29th at 6PM
WHERE: Philadelphia Inquirer Office, 400 N. Broad St.
WHO: Free and open to the public, email YIPCivicEd@gmail.com to learn more

AGENDA:
6:00-6:30- Come early to socialize and enjoy refreshments
6:30-7:00- Presentation by Steve Agostini and Staff
7:00-8:00- Five moderated break-out sessions on the Administration's top priorities
8:00-8:30- City officials respond to what they've heard and answer your questions
8:30-? Post forum social- Location TBD

NUTTER ADMINISTRATION'S GOALS

*Reduce the city's homicide rate by 25% in 2008.
*Reduce the high school drop out rate by 50% in 5 to 7 years.
*Add 75,000 people to Philadelphia's population in 5 to 10 years.
*Decrease litter citywide.
*Establish and meet ethical standards.
*Establish, publish, and meet customer service expectations.

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!

www.younginvolvedphila.org