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Mayor Promises a “Family-Friendly, Healthy City”: New Short-Term Action Goals Released
May 6, 1999

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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS ONE JUDICIARY SQUARE
441 FOURTH STREET, N.W.
SUITE 1100
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20001
(202) 727-6224
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, MAY 6,1999
CONTACT: TIFFANY BLACKSTONE
PEGGY ARMSTRONG (202) 727-5011

NEWS RELEASE

MAYOR PROMISES A “FAMILY-FRIENDLY, HEALTHY CITY”
New Short-Term Action Goals Released

Washington, D.C. — Mayor Anthony A. Williams today reinforced his commitment to District children and families with the unveiling of new short-term action items intended to make Washington, D.C. a "Family-Friendly, Healthy City". The newest group of initiatives in the Mayor's ongoing series of short-term action goals focuses on improvements in the operations of the Departments of Health and Parks and Recreation.

Mayor Williams, who spoke from the playground of Parkview Recreation Center, emphasized the need to rebuild District neighborhoods by strengthening families. "Strong families are at the core of every successful community. These initiatives are designed to keep families healthy and support them as they raise our future schoolteachers, doctors and leaders in government and business."

The "'Family-Friendly, Healthy City" Goals are:

Goal. All City Pools Opened On-Time According to Published Schedule
Deadline: June 21

Goal. Food Safety Inspections Increased and Compliance rate for Food Safety Inspections Increased by 40%
Deadline: June 30

Goal: All District Playgrounds Brought Up to National Safety standards
Deadline: December 31

Goal. Over 1 000 residents Placed in Addiction I Treatment Programs
Deadline: December 31

Goal: Thousands of District Families Newly Enrolled in Medicaid and Private Health Insurance Programs Under the "D. C. Healthy Families " Program Deadline. December 31

Director of the Department of Health Dr. Marlene Kelly and Dr. Betty Jo Gaines, Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation, who both expressed their support, joined Mayor Williams. "Embodied in the Goal of a Family-Friendly, Healthy City is the Department of Health's commitment to assuring the health and safety of residents and visitors to the District of Columbia," said Dr. Kelly.

Dr. Gaines emphasized the importance of Mayor Williams' commitment: "Playgrounds are a fundamental part of the childhood experience and integral to Mayor Williams vision for strengthening our city. We are committed to making sure that they are safe and attractive places for our children."

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