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Below is our blurb and attached is our press release: SACRAMENTO, CA – On Saturday, June 16, 2012, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson was elected Second Vice President of the US Conference of Mayors (USCM) by his mayoral peers at the 80 th annual USCM meeting, which was held in Orlando, Florida. At this same meeting, Mayor Johnson led a bipartisan coalition of more than 20 mayors in the proposal and passage of four substantive policy resolutions for education reform. To find out more about the resolutions and what Mayor Johnson’s new position means for mayoral engagement in education view the full press release here. Please let us know if you have any questions! Mariah Mariah Sheriff Senior Fellow Office of Mayor Kevin M. Johnson City of Sacramento Phone: 916-808-8828 Cell: 847-951-3132 From: Kye Hawkins [mailto:[email protected] ] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:37 PM To: Mariah Sheriff Cc: [email protected] ; James Holt; Svetlana Ni Subject: Re: CEE-Trust Newsletter Submissions! Fantastic! Looking forward to sharing your news! Best, Kye On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 1:29 PM, Mariah Sheriff < [email protected] > wrote: Thanks Kyle, great to meet you as well! We will plan on submitting a brief summary and a longer press release where readers can get more information. We’ll get it to you by Friday. Best, Mariah Mariah Sheriff Senior Fellow

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  • Below is our blurb and attached is our press release: SACRAMENTO, CA On Saturday, June 16, 2012, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson was elected

    Second Vice President of the US Conference of Mayors (USCM) by his mayoral peers at the 80th

    annual USCM meeting, which was held in Orlando, Florida. At this same meeting, Mayor Johnson leda bipartisan coalition of more than 20 mayors in the proposal and passage of four substantive policyresolutions for education reform. To find out more about the resolutions and what Mayor Johnsonsnew position means for mayoral engagement in education view the full press release here. Please let us know if you have any questions! Mariah Mariah Sheriff Senior FellowOffice of Mayor Kevin M. JohnsonCity of SacramentoPhone: 916-808-8828Cell: 847-951-3132 From: Kye Hawkins [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:37 PMTo: Mariah SheriffCc: [email protected]; James Holt; Svetlana Ni

    Subject: Re: CEE-Trust Newsletter Submissions! Fantastic! Looking forward to sharing your news! Best,Kye

    On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 1:29 PM, Mariah Sheriff wrote:Thanks Kyle, great to meet you as well! We will plan on submitting a brief summary and a longer press release where readers can get moreinformation. Well get it to you by Friday.

    Best,Mariah Mariah Sheriff Senior Fellow

  • Office of Mayor Kevin M. JohnsonCity of SacramentoPhone: 916-808-8828Cell: 847-951-3132 From: Kye Hawkins [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 11:28 AMTo: [email protected]: Mariah SheriffSubject: Re: CEE-Trust Newsletter Submissions! Aisha, I'm happy to add Mariah to our correspondence and thank you for the intro! Mariah: It's very nice to meet you! We don't have any specific word-count requirements,but we tend to keep our blurbs pretty short, with links to where people can find more info ifdesired. The newsletter is going out Tuesday, so if we could have something by Friday thatwould be fantastic. Thanks!Kye On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 11:55 AM, wrote:Hi Kye, We have a few exciting announcements we may want to include regarding the USConference of Mayors where Mayor Johnson just successfully passed a number ofimportant ed reform resolutions and was elected second VP. I have CCed Mariah Sheriff. She is the Mayor's National Director of Mobilization engagingin efforts to mobilize mayors across the nation for ed reform. She will work with staff toget you a blurb & press release. When do you need the submission by?Are there any word count or formatting requirements? Can you please also add Mariah as a key contact for Sacramento so she also receivesyour correspondence? Thanks, Aisha N. Lowe, Ph.D.Deputy Director, Stand UPEmail: [email protected]

    -------- Original Message --------Subject: CEE-Trust Newsletter Submissions!From: Kye Hawkins Date: Wed, June 20, 2012 8:43 amTo: undisclosed-recipients:;

  • Hello friends, We're busy putting together CEE-Trust's June newsletter so I'm writing mymonthly check-in to see if you have a job announcement, press release, or anyexciting piece of news from your organization that you'd like for us to feature. Please send me a note if so! As always, thank you for your support of CEE-Trust. Cheers!Kye -- Kye T. HawkinsCEE-Trust AssociateThe Mind Trust1630 N. Meridian St, Suite 330Indianapolis, Indiana 46202812-371-7962www.themindtrust.orgwww.cee-trust.org

    -- Kye T. HawkinsCEE-Trust AssociateThe Mind Trust1630 N. Meridian St, Suite 330Indianapolis, Indiana 46202812-371-7962www.themindtrust.orgwww.cee-trust.org

    -- Kye T. HawkinsCEE-Trust AssociateThe Mind Trust1630 N. Meridian St, Suite 330Indianapolis, Indiana 46202812-371-7962www.themindtrust.orgwww.cee-trust.org

    -- Kye T. HawkinsCEE-Trust Associate

  • The Mind Trust1630 N. Meridian St, Suite 330Indianapolis, Indiana 46202812-371-7962www.themindtrust.orgwww.cee-trust.org

  • From: Mariah SheriffTo: Kye HawkinsCc: [email protected]; James Holt; Svetlana NiSubject: RE: CEE-Trust Newsletter Submissions!Date: Friday, June 22, 2012 5:49:00 PMAttachments: Press Release - CEE Trust- 6.26.12_final.pdf

    Hi Kye, Thanks so much for agreeing to put our announcement in your June news letter. Below is our blurb and attached is our press release: SACRAMENTO, CA On Saturday, June 16, 2012, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson was elected

    Second Vice President of the US Conference of Mayors (USCM) by his mayoral peers at the 80th

    annual USCM meeting, which was held in Orlando, Florida. At this same meeting, Mayor Johnson leda bipartisan coalition of more than 20 mayors in the proposal and passage of four substantive policyresolutions for education reform. To find out more about the resolutions and what Mayor Johnsonsnew position means for mayoral engagement in education view the full press release here. Please let us know if you have any questions! Mariah Mariah Sheriff Senior FellowOffice of Mayor Kevin M. JohnsonCity of SacramentoPhone: 916-808-8828Cell: 847-951-3132 From: Kye Hawkins [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:37 PMTo: Mariah SheriffCc: [email protected]; James Holt; Svetlana NiSubject: Re: CEE-Trust Newsletter Submissions! Fantastic! Looking forward to sharing your news! Best,Kye

    On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 1:29 PM, Mariah Sheriff wrote:Thanks Kyle, great to meet you as well! We will plan on submitting a brief summary and a longer press release where readers can get more

  • OFFICE OF CITY OF SACRAMENTO 915 I STREET, 5TH FLOOR MAYOR KEVIN JOHNSON CALIFORNIA SACRAMENTO, CA 95814

    For Immediate Release Contact: Joaquin McPeek Tuesday, June 26, 2012 Phone: 916-808-5440

    Mayor Kevin Johnson Elected into Major Leadership Positions in USCM and NCBM Mayor now stands to assume presidency of two largest mayoral bodies in near future

    SACRAMENTO, CA On Saturday, June 16, 2012, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson was elected Second Vice President of the US Conference of Mayors (USCM) by his mayoral peers at the 80th annual USCM meeting, held in Orlando, Fl. This selection comes on the heels of major education policy resolutions introduced by Johnson and passed by the USCM last week. Johnsons election also closely follows his April 9, 2012 appointment to the National Conference of Black Mayorss (NCBM) Executive Board as First Vice President. Mayor Johnson is now in line to assume the position of USCM President in 2014. He is the first Sacramento mayor to be elected to the position of Second Vice President in the USCM. Mayor Johnsons new position represents a real opportunity for him to lead nationally on a host of issues, especially in education. When he assumes the office of USCM president he will be the de facto leader of mayors throughout the country and can present a unified vision for education reform. Education is always at or near the top of my agenda, and this role will give me an opportunity to press ahead with helping create an environment where U.S. children can compete with the best and brightest among children from anywhere in the world, said Mayor Johnson. Mayor Johnson is recognized nationally as a passionate education advocate and will use his leadership as a conduit for promoting a national discussion about education. I want to congratulate Mayor Johnson for being elected VP of the USCM, said newly inaugurated USCM President and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter. His strong leadership on education and passion to improve our nations cities for the next generation makes him a worthy choice to be Second VP. I look forward to working alongside Mayor Johnson as we continue to tackle the issues and confront the challenges that most affect our communities. In addition to Mayor Johnsons position as Second Vice President on the USCM, he leads the education committees for both the USCM and NCBM. Johnson has used these platforms to increase mayoral involvement and recognition of problems in and solutions to education reform. This year, under Mayor Johnsons leadership, a bipartisan coalition of more than 20 mayors proposed and passed four substantive policy resolutions for education reform at the USCM annual meeting in Orlando:

    Creating Differentiated Teacher and Principal Evaluations Based on Student Outcomes Creating Collaborative Partnerships Between District and Charter Schools Empowering Parents to Transform Failing Schools Attracting and Retaining Top Talent into the Teaching Profession

  • Mayor Johnson is the 55th mayor of Sacramento, the first native Sacramentan and first African American to hold the office. Johnson is known in his constituency for his pioneering efforts at improving the state of local educational institutions and policies. In Johnsons first year in office he launched STAND UP, a nonprofit aimed at increasing student achievement in Sacramento area schools. More recently, he led the charge to promote child literacy through the citys Sacramento READS! third grade literacy campaign. On the state level, Mayor Johnson currently chairs the California Mayors Education Roundtable (CMRT), a coalition of more than two dozen California mayors whose goal is to share best practices on mayoral engagement in education and communication with school boards and superintendents. Even before his 2008 election as mayor, Johnson had a long track record of working to improve educational opportunities in his native Sacramento. After retiring from 12 successful seasons with the Phoenix Suns, he founded ST. HOPE, a nonprofit which focuses on the economic and educational development of his childhood neighborhood, Oak Park. The USCM is the official non-partisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are 1,309 such cities in the country today. Each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. The NCBM represents more than 650 African American Mayors across the United States; collectively its membership represents over 48 million citizens. NCBM is a leader in the redevelopment of our most vulnerable communities and works towards the empowerment of leadership on the local level. To view the resolutions, visit: http://www.usmayors.org/80thAnnualMeeting/media/proposedresolutions2012.pdf For more information on the National Conference of Black Mayors, visit: http://ncbm.org. For more information on the US Conference of Mayors, visit: www.usmayors.org.

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  • information. Well get it to you by Friday.

    Best,Mariah Mariah Sheriff Senior FellowOffice of Mayor Kevin M. JohnsonCity of SacramentoPhone: 916-808-8828Cell: 847-951-3132 From: Kye Hawkins [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 11:28 AMTo: [email protected]: Mariah SheriffSubject: Re: CEE-Trust Newsletter Submissions! Aisha, I'm happy to add Mariah to our correspondence and thank you for the intro! Mariah: It's very nice to meet you! We don't have any specific word-count requirements,but we tend to keep our blurbs pretty short, with links to where people can find more info ifdesired. The newsletter is going out Tuesday, so if we could have something by Friday thatwould be fantastic. Thanks!Kye On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 11:55 AM, wrote:Hi Kye, We have a few exciting announcements we may want to include regarding the USConference of Mayors where Mayor Johnson just successfully passed a number ofimportant ed reform resolutions and was elected second VP. I have CCed Mariah Sheriff. She is the Mayor's National Director of Mobilization engagingin efforts to mobilize mayors across the nation for ed reform. She will work with staff toget you a blurb & press release. When do you need the submission by?Are there any word count or formatting requirements? Can you please also add Mariah as a key contact for Sacramento so she also receivesyour correspondence? Thanks, Aisha N. Lowe, Ph.D.

  • Deputy Director, Stand UPEmail: [email protected]

    -------- Original Message --------Subject: CEE-Trust Newsletter Submissions!From: Kye Hawkins Date: Wed, June 20, 2012 8:43 amTo: undisclosed-recipients:;

    Hello friends, We're busy putting together CEE-Trust's June newsletter so I'm writing mymonthly check-in to see if you have a job announcement, press release, or anyexciting piece of news from your organization that you'd like for us to feature. Please send me a note if so! As always, thank you for your support of CEE-Trust. Cheers!Kye -- Kye T. HawkinsCEE-Trust AssociateThe Mind Trust1630 N. Meridian St, Suite 330Indianapolis, Indiana 46202812-371-7962www.themindtrust.orgwww.cee-trust.org

    -- Kye T. HawkinsCEE-Trust AssociateThe Mind Trust1630 N. Meridian St, Suite 330Indianapolis, Indiana 46202812-371-7962www.themindtrust.orgwww.cee-trust.org

    -- Kye T. HawkinsCEE-Trust AssociateThe Mind Trust1630 N. Meridian St, Suite 330Indianapolis, Indiana 46202812-371-7962

  • www.themindtrust.orgwww.cee-trust.org

  • From: Joaquin McPeekTo: Mariah SheriffCc: [email protected]; James Holt; Svetlana Ni; [email protected]: RE: CEE-Trust Newsletter Submissions!Date: Monday, June 25, 2012 5:30:33 PM

    All,Hereisthelinktothemayorsnewsroom.Itisthemostrecentpressreleasedposted.http://www.cityofsacramento.org/mayor/newsroom/Thanks,Joaquin

    From: Mariah Sheriff Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 8:35 AMTo: Joaquin McPeekCc: [email protected]; James Holt; Svetlana NiSubject: RE: CEE-Trust Newsletter Submissions! JoaquinLastweek,Jamesrantheattachedpressreleasebyyouforyourreviewregardingthemayors

    electiontoUSCM2ndVPandNCBM1stVP.TheeducationnewsletterwearereadytosubmitittohasrequestedthatitbehyperlinkedforinclusionintheirJunenewsletter.It will be sent outtomorrow to their listserv.Canyoupleasehelpusgettheattachedpressreleaseintoahyperlinkonthemayorswebsiteorwhereverourpressreleasescanbelinkedto?Thanks!MariahMariah Sheriff Senior FellowOffice of Mayor Kevin M. JohnsonCityofSacramentoPhone:916-808-8828Cell:847-951-3132From: Kye Hawkins [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 7:47 AMTo: Mariah SheriffCc: [email protected]; James Holt; Svetlana NiSubject: Re: CEE-Trust Newsletter Submissions!

  • Mariah, Thank you very much for the blurb and the press release. Because we send our newsletter viaConstant Contact, we are unable to attach files, but we are able to provide links to web-versions of press releases. Do you happen to have a linkable version of this press release? Ilooked, but only found a previous version. Thanks again!Kye

    On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 7:47 PM, Mariah Sheriff wrote:HiKye,ThankssomuchforagreeingtoputourannouncementinyourJunenewsletter.Belowisourblurbandattachedisourpressrelease:SACRAMENTO,CAOnSaturday,June16,2012,SacramentoMayorKevinJohnsonwaselected

    SecondVicePresidentoftheUSConferenceofMayors(USCM)byhismayoralpeersatthe80th

    annualUSCMmeeting,whichwasheldinOrlando,Florida.Atthissamemeeting,MayorJohnsonledabipartisancoalitionofmorethan20mayorsintheproposalandpassageoffoursubstantivepolicyresolutionsforeducationreform.TofindoutmoreabouttheresolutionsandwhatMayorJohnsonsnewpositionmeansformayoralengagementineducationviewthefullpressreleasehere.Pleaseletusknowifyouhaveanyquestions!MariahMariah Sheriff Senior FellowOffice of Mayor Kevin M. JohnsonCityofSacramentoPhone:916-808-8828Cell:847-951-3132From: Kye Hawkins [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:37 PMTo: Mariah SheriffCc: [email protected]; James Holt; Svetlana Ni

    Subject: Re: CEE-Trust Newsletter Submissions! Fantastic! Looking forward to sharing your news! Best,

  • Kye

    On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 1:29 PM, Mariah Sheriff wrote:ThanksKyle,greattomeetyouaswell!Wewillplanonsubmittingabriefsummaryandalongerpressreleasewherereaderscangetmoreinformation.WellgetittoyoubyFriday.

    Best,MariahMariah Sheriff Senior FellowOffice of Mayor Kevin M. JohnsonCityofSacramentoPhone:916-808-8828Cell:847-951-3132From: Kye Hawkins [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 11:28 AMTo: [email protected]: Mariah SheriffSubject: Re: CEE-Trust Newsletter Submissions! Aisha, I'm happy to add Mariah to our correspondence and thank you for the intro! Mariah: It's very nice to meet you! We don't have any specific word-count requirements,but we tend to keep our blurbs pretty short, with links to where people can find more info ifdesired. The newsletter is going out Tuesday, so if we could have something by Friday thatwould be fantastic. Thanks!Kye On Wed, Jun 20, 2012 at 11:55 AM, wrote:Hi Kye, We have a few exciting announcements we may want to include regarding the USConference of Mayors where Mayor Johnson just successfully passed a number ofimportant ed reform resolutions and was elected second VP. I have CCed Mariah Sheriff. She is the Mayor's National Director of Mobilization engagingin efforts to mobilize mayors across the nation for ed reform. She will work with staff toget you a blurb & press release. When do you need the submission by?Are there any word count or formatting requirements?

  • Can you please also add Mariah as a key contact for Sacramento so she also receivesyour correspondence? Thanks, Aisha N. Lowe, Ph.D.Deputy Director, Stand UPEmail: [email protected]

    -------- Original Message --------Subject: CEE-Trust Newsletter Submissions!From: Kye Hawkins Date: Wed, June 20, 2012 8:43 amTo: undisclosed-recipients:;

    Hello friends, We're busy putting together CEE-Trust's June newsletter so I'm writing mymonthly check-in to see if you have a job announcement, press release, or anyexciting piece of news from your organization that you'd like for us to feature. Please send me a note if so! As always, thank you for your support of CEE-Trust. Cheers!Kye -- Kye T. HawkinsCEE-Trust AssociateThe Mind Trust1630 N. Meridian St, Suite 330Indianapolis, Indiana 46202812-371-7962www.themindtrust.orgwww.cee-trust.org

    -- Kye T. HawkinsCEE-Trust AssociateThe Mind Trust1630 N. Meridian St, Suite 330Indianapolis, Indiana 46202812-371-7962www.themindtrust.orgwww.cee-trust.org

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  • Kye T. HawkinsCEE-Trust AssociateThe Mind Trust1630 N. Meridian St, Suite 330Indianapolis, Indiana 46202812-371-7962www.themindtrust.orgwww.cee-trust.org

    -- Kye T. HawkinsCEE-Trust AssociateThe Mind Trust1630 N. Meridian St, Suite 330Indianapolis, Indiana 46202812-371-7962www.themindtrust.orgwww.cee-trust.org

  • From: Shantel GilbertTo: Mariah SheriffCc: vanessa williamsSubject: RE: Check in- call with VanessaDate: Thursday, May 24, 2012 5:45:02 PM

    Good evening Mariah, Ms. Williams has informed me that a call has been scheduled for 10:00 PM EST tonight. I doapologize for the delay in my response. I have been away from my desk and in meetings all day. I'mglad the two of you were able to connect.

    Yours in Service,

    Shantel GilbertExecutive AssistantThe National Conference of Black MayorsThe 191 Building191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 849Atlanta, GA 30303(404) 765-6444 ext. 106(678) 764-8815 cell(404) 765-6430 faxwww.ncbm.org

    From: Mariah Sheriff [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 4:17 PMTo: Shantel GilbertSubject: RE: Check in- call with Vanessa Shantel, please schedule my call with Vanessa as soon as possible. Thanks,Mariah Mariah Sheriff Senior FellowOffice of Mayor Kevin M. JohnsonCity of SacramentoPhone: 916-808-8828Cell: 847-951-3132

  • From: Mariah Sheriff Sent: Thursday, May 24, 2012 8:30 AMTo: Shantel GilbertSubject: Check in- call with Vanessa Please have her call my cell below as I have not been able to speak with her yet. Otherwise,if you would like to schedule something so that it's in our calendars, please feel free to dothat. It is urgent that we speak today. Thanks!Mariah

    Mariah SheriffSenior FellowCity of SacramentoOffice of Mayor Kevin M. Johnson916.808.8828 (o)847.951.3132 (c)

  • From: Reenie MurphyTo: Mariah SheriffSubject: RE: Check-In Regarding NCBMDate: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 12:16:04 PM

    Hi Mariah,So sorry for taking this long to get back to you?a little off track with the holiday weekend.Yes, please call me at 617-796-1104 and we can discuss.Reenie From: Mariah Sheriff [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 1:52 PMTo: Reenie MurphySubject: Check-In Regarding NCBM Hi Reenie, I hope you are well. I'm glad our mayors had a chance to check in last week at the USCM Annual Meeting. I trust theirexchange was productive. I was wondering if I could have a quick phone call with you or whoever on your team oversees MayorWarren's intergovernmental affairs. I would like to discuss the National Conference of Black Mayors,including the potential for Mayor Warren to become involved. I understand this was one of the topicsour mayors discussed last week. Please let me know who I can connect with, or if I can call you regarding this matter. Thanks!Mariah Mariah SheriffDir. of Governmental Affairs in EducationCity of SacramentoOffice of Mayor Kevin M. Johnson916.808.8828 (o)847.951.3132 (c)

    When responding, please be aware that the Massachusetts Secretary ofState has determined that most email is public record and thereforecannot be kept confidential.

  • From: Mariah SheriffTo: Reenie MurphySubject: RE: Check-In Regarding NCBMDate: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 4:33:34 PM

    No problem I just called, but its obviously too late. Can you give me a call in the morning? 847-951-3132 (my cell) Thanks!

    From: Reenie Murphy [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 12:16 PMTo: Mariah SheriffSubject: RE: Check-In Regarding NCBM Hi Mariah,So sorry for taking this long to get back to youa little off track with the holiday weekend.Yes, please call me at 617-796-1104 and we can discuss.Reenie From: Mariah Sheriff [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 1:52 PMTo: Reenie MurphySubject: Check-In Regarding NCBM Hi Reenie, I hope you are well. I'm glad our mayors had a chance to check in last week at the USCM Annual Meeting. I trust theirexchange was productive. I was wondering if I could have a quick phone call with you or whoever on your team oversees MayorWarren's intergovernmental affairs. I would like to discuss the National Conference of Black Mayors,including the potential for Mayor Warren to become involved. I understand this was one of the topicsour mayors discussed last week. Please let me know who I can connect with, or if I can call you regarding this matter. Thanks!Mariah Mariah SheriffDir. of Governmental Affairs in EducationCity of SacramentoOffice of Mayor Kevin M. Johnson916.808.8828 (o)847.951.3132 (c)

    When responding, please be aware that the Massachusetts Secretary of State has

  • determined that most email is public record and therefore cannot be keptconfidential.

  • From: Burnadine AndersonTo: Mariah SheriffSubject: Re: Checking in- NCBM (Out of Office)Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 4:38:02 PM

    I will be out of the office until Monday, August 26th. For immediate assistance, please contact TanyaJenkins, Mayor Glover's Confidential Secretary at 318.673.5053 or [email protected] you,Burnadine Moss Anderson

    >>> Mariah Sheriff 08/20/13 18:37 >>>Hey Burnadine,Can we chat tomorrow? I want to check in on a couple of NCBM items. We have some interesting,positive developments.I am flexible mostly all day. Let me know if I can call you.Thanks!MariahMariah SheriffDir. of Governmental Affairs in EducationCity of SacramentoOffice of Mayor Kevin M. Johnson916.808.8828 (o)847.951.3132 (c)

  • From: Daniel ConwayTo: Brad KieslingSubject: RE: Checking InDate: Monday, April 07, 2014 6:07:12 PM

    Brad,

    Good to hear from. Glad you and Josh were able to connect and that PetSmart is expanding its role in the intergovernmental world.We're still very excited about the dog park. I think we're close to having things in place on the city side - I apologize that we've been theones to make things complicated. Colin and the PetSmart team has been great to work with throughout.Let me know you've got any other questions or if there's anything you need from me.Thanks Brad,DanielDaniel ConwayChief of StaffOffice of Mayor Kevin JohnsonCity of Sacramento(916) [email protected] Message-----From: Brad Kiesling [mailto:[email protected]]Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2014 6:56 AMTo: Daniel ConwaySubject: Checking InGood morning Daniel. I hope this finds you well. I wanted to update you on a few things.1. I spoke with Josh about NCBM. We are going to join NCBM this year once new leadership is installed this spring. We are excitedabout this partnership.2. Josh and I also spoke about USCM. He and I are connecting later this week to discuss to giving levels to present at the annualmeeting. We are looking forward to the session in June.3. As I understand it, Colin has been in touch with you and others at the City about the PUP. Has there been any recent movement on adecision? Is there anything else you need from us?Thanks so much, Daniel. Best to you. Feel free to give me a call if you'd like.Regards,BradBradley W. KieslingDirector of Government AffairsPetSmart, Inc.602.677.9836 - cell623.587.2361 - desk#####################################################################################

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  • From: MariahTo: Herrell, ArlenSubject: Re: Cincinnati NCBM DuesDate: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 9:50:47 AM

    Amazing. Thank you. Heard our Mayors had a great call. Appreciate everything youhave done to get us here!

    Mariah SheriffDir. of Governmental Affairs in EducationCity of SacramentoOffice of Mayor Kevin M. Johnson916.808.8828 (o)847.951.3132 (c)

    On Aug 7, 2013, at 10:08 AM, "Herrell, Arlen" wrote:

    Mariah,AttachedistheformIfaxedtotheNCBMofficestoday.ArlenHerrellDirectorofIntergovernmentalAffairsOfficeofMayorMarkMalloryCityofCincinnati801PlumStreet,Rm150Cincinnati,OH45202513-352-6298www.mayormallory.com

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  • From: Dennis KauffmanTo: Perry StottlemeyerSubject: RE: City of SacramentoDate: Tuesday, November 04, 2014 9:29:21 AMAttachments: 02_Budget_Message[1].pdf

    Hi Perry. Budget message attached. Revenues are slowly growing out of their recession lows. Ibelieve our revenue trend is similar to other cities, however cities in different regions of the statehave different economic situations. Dennis

    From: Perry Stottlemeyer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 03, 2014 2:17 PMTo: Dennis KauffmanSubject: City of Sacramento Hi Dennis, Just curious, are the Citys revenues beginning to grow? Or are they still in decline? Do you know whether the City of Sacramentos revenue trend is indicative of otherCalifornia cities? Thanks. p l stottlemeyer | administrative services department - accounting | league of california cities | 916.658.8215

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    John F. Shirey City Manager

    City Hall 915 I Street, Fifth Floor

    Sacramento, CA 95814-2604 916-808-5704

    July 1, 2014 Honorable Mayor and City Council Sacramento, California Dear Mayor and Members of City Council: I respectfully submit to you the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014/15 Approved Budget for the City of Sacramento. The total budget for FY2014/15 is $873 million, including $378 million for General Fund operations, $451 million for Enterprise and other fund operations, and $44 million for capital improvement projects. The Approved Budget is balanced and includes a modest transfer of $400,000 to the Economic Uncertainty Reserve (EUR) bringing the reserve to 7.5%. This increase is consistent with the Councils goal of achieving an EUR of 10% of General Fund revenues. Based on current trends, the City is on a path to recovery from the worst recession in recent history. As such, the budget as approved is the first budget since 2008 that did not necessitate reductions in services, programs or employees. Additionally, I am pleased to report that this budget includes the allocation of resources for several priority initiatives that will provide or enhance services and programs for the residents of Sacramento. The initiatives included in the budget:

    Provided necessary staff to enhance the Citys Justice for Neighbors program Provided funding and added a staff position in the City Managers Office to assist with

    the Citys efforts on homelessness Addressed food, medical supplies and veterinarian service needs at the animal shelter Implemented the Citys Digital Strategy, which will support citywide technology efforts

    critical to program and service delivery Reinstated $431,500 previously approved as one-time funding as ongoing funding for

    community support for the Mayor and City Council and provide funding for the Mayors increased travel requirements associated with his presidency of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and National Conference of Black Mayors

    Increased staffing to address critical needs in the Community Development, Finance, Fire, and Utilities departments

    Continued the Citys efforts to encourage employees to take advantage of the savings associated with Account Based Health Plans

    Addressed movement within salary ranges for employees not in traditional step increase positions consistent with adopted labor agreements

    Restored daily operations at the Historic City Cemetery Increased the City Auditors budget for additional contract audit services Expanded Measure U programs and staffing including the restoration of Oki and

    Mangan pools to full-time operations, and increased participation in the Summer at City Hall Program to 100 participants for 2015

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    Ensured that the Citys Life Jacket program would be maintained throughout the summer

    We continue to be thankful to the citizens of Sacramento for Measure U funds which provide significant resources allowing the City to begin rebuilding its police force, eliminate all fire company brown outs, restore City pools, reopen community centers, and restore senior and youth programs. However, it remains critical that we continue to recognize and plan for the reality that ongoing reliance on these temporary resources will create an enormous burden when the tax expires in 2019 should General Fund revenues fail to grow beyond forecasted expenditures. Consistent with Councils adopted principles for the use of these resources, the Approved Budget continues funding for priority programs and services previously approved by Council, including the addition of 14.0 sworn staff in the Police Department. It also reserves dollars in early years to help fund the transition of programs and services to the General Fund when this tax expires. A detailed summary of Measure U expenditures is included in the Overview Section of the Approved Budget. While there are positive indications of economic recovery, the City continues to be challenged to address the nearly $1.2 billion in unfunded liabilities outlined by the City Treasurer in January 2014. As labor costs are the Citys single largest expense, it is not surprising that the unfunded liabilities associated with pensions and retiree medical costs are almost $1.0 billion. As the economy improves, it is imperative that the City begin to address these liabilities in an effort to limit what will be passed on to the next generation. For the first time, the Approved Budget includes $1.0 million to address the liability associated with retiree medical costs or other post-employment benefits (OPEB). This funding will be transferred to the Citys OPEB Trust, which was established in 2013. Further, while revenues are projected to exceed expenditures in FY2014/15 and FY2015/16, the changes recently approved by the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) relative to actuarial assumptions and methodologies will result in increased costs for PERS member agencies. As such, the Citys expenditures are forecast to once again outpace revenues beginning in FY2016/17. A detailed discussion and forecast of the financial consequences associated with this latest PERS action is outlined in the On the Horizon Future Fiscal Challenges section of this report. Again, while optimism is contagious, it is essential that we are realistic in consideration of the challenges ahead. Finally, I would like to thank the Council and all of those responsible for the successful adoption of this years budget. Respectfully submitted,

    JOHN F. SHIREY City Manager

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  • From: Daniel ConwayTo: Dawn HolmSubject: RE: ClarificationDate: Monday, April 14, 2014 11:53:06 AM

    Thats correct. Thanks Dawn Daniel ConwayChief of StaffOffice of Mayor Kevin JohnsonCity of Sacramento(916) [email protected]

    From: Dawn Holm Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2014 4:43 PMTo: Daniel ConwaySubject: ClarificationImportance: High Daniel, We are finalizing the FY2014/15 Proposed Budget and have included thefollowing information in the Managers letter/overview:

    Reinstate $392,000 previously approved as one-time funding as ongoingfunding for community support for the Mayor and City Council and providefunding for the Mayors increased travel requirements associated with hispresidency of the U.S. Conference of Mayors and National Conference ofBlack Mayors

    To ensure we had the Mayors title correct for these organizations wechecked the websites and were able to verify the U.S. Conference of Mayors.However, the NCBM doesn t reference the Mayor. Can you please confirmthat the above is correct? Were thinking it might just be a timing issue basedon when he will take office. Thanks,

    Dawn HolmBudget Manager(916) 808-5574

  • From: Mayor JohnsonTo: Aisha LoweCc: Mariah Sheriff; Alex brakebill ; aaron. omkj; tracy stiglerSubject: Re: ColumbiaDate: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 9:40:38 AM

    good job

    On Aug 6, 2013, at 9:11 AM, "Aisha Lowe" wrote:

    Spoke to Oscar.

    He said he is the POC and there is no one else we need to get connectedto.

    He said VW has not played an active role in planning. They are theplanning leads and must proceed regardless of what is going on withNCBM.

    As partners, they want three things from us:

    1) A list of the US mayors attending. They need this ASAP (wanted it inJuly). VW has not sent this and is not coordinating this.

    2) Any suggestions/ideas we have for the agenda

    3) Any suggestions/connections we have for US speakers

  • From: Mayor JohnsonTo: Aisha LoweCc: Mariah Sheriff; Alex brakebill ; aaron. omkj; tracy stiglerSubject: Re: ColumbiaDate: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 9:39:57 AM

    discuss

    On Aug 6, 2013, at 9:11 AM, "Aisha Lowe" wrote:

    Spoke to Oscar.

    He said he is the POC and there is no one else we need to get connectedto.

    He said VW has not played an active role in planning. They are theplanning leads and must proceed regardless of what is going on withNCBM.

    As partners, they want three things from us:

    1) A list of the US mayors attending. They need this ASAP (wanted it inJuly). VW has not sent this and is not coordinating this.

    2) Any suggestions/ideas we have for the agenda

    3) Any suggestions/connections we have for US speakers

  • From: Aisha LoweTo: Mayor JohnsonCc: Mariah Sheriff; Alex brakebill ; aaron. omkj; tracy stiglerSubject: Re: ColumbiaDate: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 9:43:39 AM

    Copy

    On Tue, Aug 6, 2013 at 9:36 AM, Mayor Johnson wrote:

    discuss?

    On Aug 6, 2013, at 9:11 AM, "Aisha Lowe" wrote:

    Spoke to Oscar.

    He said he is the POC and there is no one else we need to getconnected to.

    He said VW has not played an active role in planning. They are theplanning leads and must proceed regardless of what is going on withNCBM.

    As partners, they want three things from us:

    1) A list of the US mayors attending. They need this ASAP (wanted it inJuly). VW has not sent this and is not coordinating this.?

    2) Any suggestions/ideas we have for the agenda

    3)?Any suggestions/connections we have for US speakers

    -- Aisha N. Lowe, Ph.D.Interim Director of African American Affairs, Office of Mayor Kevin JohnsonExecutive?Director, STAND UP for Great SchoolsMobile: 916-862-1149

  • From: Stephanie MashTo: Williams, Antonio (Tony-Corp)Cc: Mariah Sheriff Ray; Cassandra Jennings; Aaron AndersonSubject: Re: Comcast Extends Internet Essentials and Announces more than $1 million in GrantsDate: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 11:43:56 AM

    Thanks, Antonio. That's great news. I'm running point on NCBM and will be in touchsoon.

    Best,

    Stephanie

    _______________________________________Stephanie Mash, esq.Office of Mayor Kevin M. JohnsonCity of Sacramento Phone: 267-471-9654Fax: [email protected]

    On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 2:26 PM, Williams, Antonio (Tony-Corp) wrote:

    Fantastic. Ron is really good people. Very interested to learn what?s in store withNCBM.

    P.S. Was speaking with a consultant firm we work with here in DC and theymentioned that they would be willing to help out on a pro-bono basis in rebootingNCBM / organizing the conference if you all needed additional hands.

    Antonio (Tony) Williams

    Director

    Government Affairs

    One Comcast Center

    Philadelphia, PA 19103

  • Office: 215.286.5037

    Mobile: 215.900.3803

    Fax: 215.286.8408

    Email: [email protected]

    INTERNET ESSENTIALS from Comcast

    A program designed to expand broadband adoption among low-incomeAmerican households with at least one child eligible to receive free orreduced price school lunches. Once in the program, participants receivefast, affordable Internet service for $9.95/mo + tax, the option topurchase a computer for under $150 and access to free digital literacytraining. To learn more or to apply, please call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) or visit InternetEssentials.com. To become a partner,please visit InternetEssentials.com/partner.

    From: Mariah Sheriff Ray [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 2:21 PMTo: Williams, Antonio (Tony-Corp)Cc: Cassandra Jennings ([email protected]); Stephanie Mash; Aaron AndersonSubject: Re: Comcast Extends Internet Essentials and Announces more than $1 million in Grants

    Great update thanks Tony. Hope all is well otherwise and we will be in touch aboutNCBM and also USCM in the coming weeks. Had a great lunch sitting with yourcolleague Ron a couple weeks ago in Phoenix.

    On Mar 4, 2014, at 10:04 AM, "Williams, Antonio (Tony-Corp)" wrote:

    Please share with Mayor Johnson. Thanks.

    Exciting news! This morning Comcast Executive Vice President David L. Cohenannounced that Comcast has extended Internet Essentials indefinitely ?beyond its initial three-year commitment.

    Internet Essentials is our acclaimed national broadband adoption program for

  • low-income families. In just two and a half years, we?ve connected morethan 1.2 million low-income Americans, or 300,000 families, to the power ofthe Internet at home.

    This means that eligible low-income students and their families will continueto be able to benefit from America?s largest broadband adoption programproviding affordable Internet service, discounted computers, and free digitalliteracy training. We also announced more than $1 million in grants to dozensof non-profit organizations across the country to create Internet EssentialsLearning Zones. The grants are part of a multi-faceted Gold Medal RecognitionProgram for communities that have done the most to help close the digitaldivide. In addition to the grants, Internet Essentials-eligible families in theGold Medal-recognized communities who are not currently customers canreceive six months of complimentary Internet service if they apply and areapproved for the program by March 18th, 2014.

    For more information on the extension of the program, as well as the otherenhancements we announced this morning, please read David Cohen?s blogpost, the Internet Essentials press release and our Internet Essentials FactSheet which are attached to this email.

    Finally, Dr. John B. Horrigan, head of research for the F.C.C.?s NationalBroadband Plan and a former research director with Pew Research Center?sInternet and American Life Project, released a new study today of InternetEssentials customers that provides insights on policies that can inform thedesign of effective broadband adoption programs. I have attached thesummary of this research and encourage you to review the highlights of thestudy.

    Thank you for your continued support of Internet Essentials. It?sorganizations and people like you that helped make it a success and play animportant role in closing the digital divide. If you have any questions orwould like more information about how you can take advantage of InternetEssentials in your community, please do not hesitate to call.

    Thanks,

  • Antonio (Tony) Williams

    Director

    Government Affairs

    One Comcast Center

    Philadelphia, PA 19103

    Office: 215.286.5037

    Mobile: 215.900.3803

    Fax: 215.286.8408

    Email: [email protected]

    INTERNET ESSENTIALS from Comcast

    A program designed to expand broadband adoption among low-incomeAmerican households with at least one child eligible to receive free orreduced price school lunches. Once in the program, participants receivefast, affordable Internet service for $9.95/mo + tax, the option topurchase a computer for under $150 and access to free digital literacytraining. To learn more or to apply, please call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) or visit InternetEssentials.com. To become a partner,please visit InternetEssentials.com/partner.

  • From: Mariah Sheriff RayTo: Williams, Antonio (Tony-Corp)Cc: Cassandra Jennings; Stephanie Mash; Aaron AndersonSubject: Re: Comcast Extends Internet Essentials and Announces more than $1 million in GrantsDate: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 11:20:53 AM

    Great update thanks Tony. Hope all is well otherwise and we will be in touch aboutNCBM and also USCM in the coming weeks. Had a great lunch sitting with yourcolleague Ron a couple weeks ago in Phoenix.

    On Mar 4, 2014, at 10:04 AM, "Williams, Antonio (Tony-Corp)" wrote:

    Please share with Mayor Johnson. Thanks.

    Excitingnews!ThismorningComcastExecutiveVicePresidentDavidL.CohenannouncedthatComcasthasextendedInternetEssentialsindefinitelybeyonditsinitialthree-yearcommitment.InternetEssentialsisouracclaimednationalbroadbandadoptionprogramforlow-incomefamilies.Injusttwoandahalfyears,weveconnectedmorethan1.2millionlow-incomeAmericans,or300,000families,tothepoweroftheInternetathome.

    Thismeansthateligiblelow-incomestudentsandtheirfamilieswillcontinuetobeabletobenefitfromAmericaslargestbroadbandadoptionprogramprovidingaffordableInternetservice,discountedcomputers,andfreedigitalliteracytraining.Wealsoannouncedmorethan$1millioningrantstodozensofnon-profitorganizationsacrossthecountrytocreateInternetEssentialsLearningZones.Thegrantsarepartofamulti-facetedGoldMedalRecognitionProgramforcommunitiesthathavedonethemosttohelpclosethedigitaldivide.Inadditiontothegrants,InternetEssentials-eligiblefamiliesintheGoldMedal-recognizedcommunitieswhoarenotcurrentlycustomerscanreceivesixmonthsofcomplimentaryInternetserviceiftheyapplyandareapprovedfortheprogrambyMarch18th,2014.

    Formoreinformationontheextensionoftheprogram,aswellastheotherenhancementsweannouncedthismorning,pleasereadDavidCohensblogpost,theInternetEssentialspressreleaseandourInternetEssentialsFactSheetwhichareattachedtothisemail.

    Finally,Dr.JohnB.Horrigan,headofresearchfortheF.C.C.sNationalBroadbandPlanandaformerresearchdirectorwithPewResearchCentersInternetand

  • AmericanLifeProject,releasedanewstudytodayofInternetEssentialscustomersthatprovidesinsightsonpoliciesthatcaninformthedesignofeffectivebroadbandadoptionprograms.Ihaveattachedthesummaryofthisresearchandencourageyoutoreviewthehighlightsofthestudy.

    ThankyouforyourcontinuedsupportofInternetEssentials.Itsorganizationsandpeoplelikeyouthathelpedmakeitasuccessandplayanimportantroleinclosingthedigitaldivide.IfyouhaveanyquestionsorwouldlikemoreinformationabouthowyoucantakeadvantageofInternetEssentialsinyourcommunity,pleasedonothesitatetocall.

    Thanks,Antonio (Tony) Williams

    DirectorGovernment AffairsOne Comcast CenterPhiladelphia, PA 19103Office: 215.286.5037Mobile: 215.900.3803Fax: 215.286.8408Email: [email protected] INTERNET ESSENTIALS from ComcastA program designed to expand broadband adoption among low-income American households withat least one child eligible to receive free or reduced price school lunches. Once in the program,participants receive fast, affordable Internet service for $9.95/mo + tax, the option to purchase acomputer for under $150 and access to free digital literacy training. To learn more or to apply,please call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) or visit InternetEssentials.com. To become apartner, please visit InternetEssentials.com/partner.

  • From: Williams, Antonio (Tony-Corp)To: Mariah Sheriff RayCc: Cassandra Jennings; Stephanie Mash; Aaron AndersonSubject: RE: Comcast Extends Internet Essentials and Announces more than $1 million in GrantsDate: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 11:26:07 AM

    Fantastic. Ron is really good people. Very interested to learn whats in store with NCBM. P.S. Was speaking with a consultant firm we work with here in DC and they mentioned that theywould be willing to help out on a pro-bono basis in rebooting NCBM / organizing the conference ifyou all needed additional hands. Antonio (Tony) Williams

    DirectorGovernment AffairsOne Comcast CenterPhiladelphia, PA 19103Office: 215.286.5037Mobile: 215.900.3803Fax: 215.286.8408Email: [email protected] INTERNET ESSENTIALS from ComcastA program designed to expand broadband adoption among low-income American households withat least one child eligible to receive free or reduced price school lunches. Once in the program,participants receive fast, affordable Internet service for $9.95/mo + tax, the option to purchase acomputer for under $150 and access to free digital literacy training. To learn more or to apply,please call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) or visit InternetEssentials.com. To become apartner, please visit InternetEssentials.com/partner.

    From: Mariah Sheriff Ray [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2014 2:21 PMTo: Williams, Antonio (Tony-Corp)Cc: Cassandra Jennings ([email protected]); Stephanie Mash; Aaron AndersonSubject: Re: Comcast Extends Internet Essentials and Announces more than $1 million in Grants Great update thanks Tony. Hope all is well otherwise and we will be in touch about NCBM and alsoUSCM in the coming weeks. Had a great lunch sitting with your colleague Ron a couple weeks ago inPhoenix.

    On Mar 4, 2014, at 10:04 AM, "Williams, Antonio (Tony-Corp)" wrote:

    Please share with Mayor Johnson. Thanks.

  • Exciting news! This morning Comcast Executive Vice President David L. Cohenannounced that Comcast has extended Internet Essentials indefinitely beyond itsinitial three-year commitment. Internet Essentials is our acclaimed national broadband adoption program for low-income families. In just two and a half years, weve connected more than 1.2 millionlow-income Americans, or 300,000 families, to the power of the Internet at home.

    This means that eligible low-income students and their families will continue to be ableto benefit from Americas largest broadband adoption program providing affordableInternet service, discounted computers, and free digital literacy training. We alsoannounced more than $1 million in grants to dozens of non-profit organizations acrossthe country to create Internet Essentials Learning Zones. The grants are part of a multi-faceted Gold Medal Recognition Program for communities that have done the most tohelp close the digital divide. In addition to the grants, Internet Essentials-eligiblefamilies in the Gold Medal-recognized communities who are not currently customerscan receive six months of complimentary Internet service if they apply and areapproved for the program by March 18th, 2014.

    For more information on the extension of the program, as well as the otherenhancements we announced this morning, please read David Cohens blog post, theInternet Essentials press release and our Internet Essentials Fact Sheet which areattached to this email.

    Finally, Dr. John B. Horrigan, head of research for the F.C.C.s National BroadbandPlan and a former research director with Pew Research Centers Internet andAmerican Life Project, released a new study today of Internet Essentials customers thatprovides insights on policies that can inform the design of effective broadband adoptionprograms. I have attached the summary of this research and encourage you to reviewthe highlights of the study.

    Thank you for your continued support of Internet Essentials. Its organizations andpeople like you that helped make it a success and play an important role in closing thedigital divide. If you have any questions or would like more information about how youcan take advantage of Internet Essentials in your community, please do not hesitate tocall.

  • Thanks, Antonio (Tony) Williams

    DirectorGovernment AffairsOne Comcast CenterPhiladelphia, PA 19103Office: 215.286.5037Mobile: 215.900.3803Fax: 215.286.8408Email: [email protected] INTERNET ESSENTIALS from ComcastA program designed to expand broadband adoption among low-income American households withat least one child eligible to receive free or reduced price school lunches. Once in the program,participants receive fast, affordable Internet service for $9.95/mo + tax, the option to purchase acomputer for under $150 and access to free digital literacy training. To learn more or to apply,please call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) or visit InternetEssentials.com. To become apartner, please visit InternetEssentials.com/partner.

  • From: Mariah SheriffTo: Williams, Antonio (Tony-Corp)Cc: Orlando, Ron; Cassidy, MarySubject: RE: Comcast Meeting with Mayor JohnsonDate: Monday, June 11, 2012 2:55:00 PM

    Thanks Antonio for following up. All - The Mayor is very appreciative of Comcasts support of the National Conference of Black Mayorsand looks forward to continuing the conversation that was started with Antonio in Atlanta. Both ofthe times you suggested do not work with Mayors schedule while in Orlando. Because he is in aleadership position within the USCM, the Mayor has several commitments outside of the regularschedule that he has to make. As of right now, it will not be possible to secure a time on the Mayors schedule on Friday orSaturday. The best opportunity to connect with him for a quick introduction may be immediatelyfollowing the Jobs Education and Workforce Standing Committee at 4pm on Wednesday afternoon,or after the Opening Plenary Session on Thursday morning. We can aim for one of those times if that works for David. Best,Mariah Mariah Sheriff Senior FellowOffice of Mayor Kevin M. JohnsonCity of SacramentoPhone: 916-808-8828Cell: 847-951-3132

    From: Williams, Antonio (Tony-Corp) [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 11, 2012 5:49 AMTo: Mariah SheriffCc: Orlando, Ron; Cassidy, MarySubject: Comcast Meeting with Mayor Johnson Mariah Just wanted to do a quick follow-up from our call on Friday.

    We are looking to set up a meeting with Mayor Johnson and David L. Cohen during the USConference of Mayors meeting this week in Orlando.

  • The goal of the meeting would be for Mayor Johnson to share with DLC his priorities locally andwhat he has been doing on the education front. While David would look to share with the Mayorhow Comcast is doing both locally in Sacramento and from a national perspective and to discuss ourcommitment to education through the Internet Essentials program. Although we are just beginningto have discussions about it, they may also want to talk about how Comcast is looking to help withthe Mayors push at NCBM. We have proposed the following times available for a 10 to 15 minute meeting:

    Friday, June 15th

    Anytime between 5:30-7

    Saturday, June 16th

    Anytime between 10:30-11:30

    If you could let Ron and I know if one of these works we would be very appreciative. Antonio (Tony) WilliamsDirectorGovernment AffairsComcastOne Comcast CenterPhiladelphia, PA 19103Office: 215.286.5037Mobile: 215.900.3803Fax: 215.286.8408Email: [email protected] INTERNET ESSENTIALS from ComcastA program designed to expand broadband adoption among low-income American households withat least one child receiving free or reduced price school lunches. Once in the program, participantsreceive fast, affordable Internet service for $9.95/mo + tax, the option to purchase a computer forjust $150 and access to free digital literacy training. To learn more or to apply, please call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855-846-8376) or visit InternetEssentials.com. To become a partner, pleasevisit InternetEssentials.com/partner.

  • From: Connie JonesTo: Mariah SheriffSubject: RE: Comcast Pre-Planning Disucssion for Education PanelDate: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 1:27:48 PM

    Mariah,BriefSummaryofComcastDiscussionre:NCBM?sLiteracy and Technology in EducationPanel:Comcast Panel: Dr. L.C. ?Buster? Evans, Superintendent Forsythe County Schools, GA: (PowerPoint Presentation-4-5 minute)Willspeakfromtheperspectiveofthecrisissituation(budgetingcuts,pooreconomy,cutsinpersonnel,cutsinprograms,dropoutrates,etc)Communitywasreadytotakeaction.BeganVirtualLearningSchool;whichfocusedonthe?homeschoolmarket?andhowtechnologyhashelpedthesehomeschoolstudentsreceivediplomas.Infact,severalhavenowgraduatedfromschoolsystem.Tookacrisissituationandarefindingsolutionsthroughtechnology.WillalsorecognizeInternetEssentialsandspeaktohowthisfitsintothecrisissituationsolutionsandallowsstudents,whocouldnotaffordinternet,computers,etc.,theopportunitytomakelearningpossibleandallowsschoolsandcommunitiestokeeptheplayingfieldlevel.Bailey Mitchell, Chief Technology and Information Director for Forsyth County Schools (Video ? 2? minutes + discussion 5-8 minutes)AstheChiefTechnologyandInformationDirector,lookedbeyondtheschooltoextendlearning.Created,?BringYourOwnTechnology?whichfocusedonhowtoleveragedevicesthateachchildmayhaveintheirownhomes,(iPad,iPod,laptops,tablets,notebooks,evenNintendo),ausabledeviceforlearning.ThisprogramworkstocreateandintegratebyusingCommunication,Collaboration,andCreativity,(therewasafourth?C?too,butIcan?trememberforthelifeofmewhatitwas!!).Discussmultiplewaystoofferprojectsandresponsibleuseofeachproduct.Thisgreatlyexpandedopportunities.HowthistoogoeshandinhandwiththeM.O.R.E.initiativeandInternetEssentials.Stacey Abrahams, Georgia State House Minority Leader and State Representative (5-8 minutes)Willspeakonworkforcedevelopmentandthebudgetpressuresfromthestate.Discusshowthesetypesofprograms(M.O.R.E.InternetEssentials,VirtualLearningSchool,and?BYOT?willhelpwithbudgetpressuresfromthestate,aswellasinspirestudentstocontinuelearning!).Antonio Williams, Director of Government Affairs for Comcast (5-8 minutes)Willwrapitallupandwillbringitalltogether,focusingonInternetEssentialsandhowthisfitsintotheschoolsystemandprogramsliketheMOREInitiative(There may be one more panelist; however, I do not yet have the name and title of this addition tothe panel)

  • HopefullythiswillfitinwiththeRun of ShowyoucreatedandMayorJohnson?sideaofwhatdirectionthepanelwillbegoing.Also,ifyou could please send me anything from your standpoint that would help to clarify yourperspective, I would appreciate it.Anaside:DoyouknowifthereisavailabilitytolinkupPowerPointandaVideo?I?vebeentryingtocontactsomeoneatNCBM,butofcoursetheyareallverybusy!Unfortunately,Iwillnotbeattheconference,butIlookforwardtospeakingwithyouafterthepanel,toseehowitwent!I?msureallthepieceswillfittogetherjustright!JHopethishelpsMariahandpleasefeelfreetogivemeacallifyouhaveanyquestions.(850-745-8238Thanks,Connie

    From: Mariah Sheriff [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 3:40 PMTo: Connie JonesCc: Adrianne Hall; Heather Head; Vanessa Williams; Eric Casher; Aisha LoweSubject: Re: Comcast Pre-Planning Disucssion for Education Panel Great. Have Heather or Vanessa communicated the updated agenda for the session with youall? We had changed it from the previous plan last week. Feel free to call my cell to discuss.Thanks! Mariah

    Mariah SheriffSenior FellowCity of SacramentoOffice of Mayor Kevin M. Johnson916.808.8828 (o)847.951.3132 (c)

    On May 30, 2012, at 3:38 PM, "Connie Jones" wrote:

    Ifanyofyouwouldlikeabriefsummaryofwhatwediscussedonthecall,pleasefeelfreetogivemeacall!850-745-8238Thanks,Connie~

  • From: Adrianne Hall [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 10:50 AMTo: Heather Head; Mariah SheriffCc: Vanessa Williams; Connie JonesSubject: RE: Comcast Pre-Planning Disucssion for Education Panel HelloHeather?I?montheWestCoastsoIunfortunatelymissedthecall.IfMariahwasunabletojointhecall,I?msureshewillconnectwithyoufordetails.Sincerely,AdrianneHallExecutiveAssistanttotheMayorOfficeofMayorKevinJohnson(916)808-5882direct(916)264-7680fax

    From: Heather Head [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2012 3:57 AMTo: Adrianne Hall; Mariah SheriffCc: Vanessa Williams; [email protected]: Comcast Pre-Planning Disucssion for Education Panel Importance: High Good Morning Ms. Hall, The Comcast panel is holding a preplanning discussion for the panel today at 10:00 AM -10:30 AM EST. As a member of the Panel they would like your input during thediscussion. The call in information is: 1-866-965-1277 then 202224 then #. If you haveany questions or comments, I can be reached at 404-859-6155 Heather Head

  • From: Angelique AshbyTo: Daniel ConwayCc: Patti Bisharat; Michelle KilleSubject: Re: Comments for Council meetingDate: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 9:06:56 PM

    Done

    Sent from my iPad

    On May 28, 2013, at 5:34 PM, "Daniel Conway" wrote:

    1) Mayor Johnson is unable to attendtonight?s meeting. He is in Atlanta for a meeting of the National Conference ofBlack Mayors, where he will be sworn in as the organization?s president.

    2) The NBA Board of Governor?s votedunanimously today to approve the sale of the Sacramento Kings to theRanadive group ? reiterating the leagues support for our community.

    Thanks Angelique,

    Daniel Daniel ConwayChief of StaffOffice of Mayor Kevin JohnsonCity of Sacramento(916) [email protected]

  • From: J GoodallTo: Cassandra JenningsSubject: RE: Comments on Call with Sec SebeliusDate: Saturday, August 17, 2013 1:47:42 PM

    Cassandra If you are available on Sunday afternoon I'll give you a call to discuss possible questions sinceI may have a question to ask. Would around 6 or 7 pm EST be good for you? Jacqueline Goodall > From: [email protected]> To: [email protected]> Subject: Comments on Call with Sec Sebelius> Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 16:37:47 +0000> > Hi Mayor Goodall,> > Thanks for joining us on Monday for the call with the White House and Sec Sebelius.Mayor Johnson would like for you to make a brief comment or question after Sec Sebeliusspeaks. Example of comments would be centered around: > > 1. thanking her for taking the time and providing the connections for NCBM mayors toserve their communities. We represent a significant population in this country and can makea difference in getting people enrolled in ACA. OR > > 2. Thanking her for including NCBM. The Maryland Chapter of Black Mayors' proactiveapproach or experience. > > 3. A particular question around access to resources. > > I hope you will agree to have a few words on the call. The Mayor would specifically callyour name after the Secretary finishes. I am available today and tomorrow to talk throughsome points and help draft them if you would like .> > Cassandra H.B. Jennings> Senior Advisor to Mayor Kevin Johnson> City of Sacramento> 916-808-1018> 916-919-7766 cell

  • From: Cassandra JenningsTo: J GoodallSubject: Re: Comments on Call with Sec SebeliusDate: Saturday, August 17, 2013 2:15:37 PM

    I will make it work. Look forward to talking. I will be watching my phone after 6EST. I will be at a golf tourney banquet and it will be no problem to step out.

    Cassandra H.B. JenningsSenior Advisor to Mayor Kevin JohnsonCity of Sacramento916-808-1018

    On Aug 17, 2013, at 1:47 PM, "J Goodall" wrote:

    Cassandra If you are available on Sunday afternoon I'll give you a call todiscuss possible questions since I may have a question to ask. Wouldaround 6 or 7 pm EST be good for you? Jacqueline Goodall > From: [email protected]> To: [email protected]> Subject: Comments on Call with Sec Sebelius> Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 16:37:47 +0000> > Hi Mayor Goodall,> > Thanks for joining us on Monday for the call with the White House andSec Sebelius. Mayor Johnson would like for you to make a brief commentor question after Sec Sebelius speaks. Example of comments would becentered around: > > 1. thanking her for taking the time and providing the connections forNCBM mayors to serve their communities. We represent a significantpopulation in this country and can make a difference in getting peopleenrolled in ACA. OR > > 2. Thanking her for including NCBM. The Maryland Chapter of BlackMayors' proactive approach or experience. > > 3. A particular question around access to resources. > > I hope you will agree to have a few words on the call. The Mayorwould specifically call your name after the Secretary finishes. I amavailable today and tomorrow to talk through some points and help draftthem if you would like .> > Cassandra H.B. Jennings> Senior Advisor to Mayor Kevin Johnson

  • > City of Sacramento> 916-808-1018> 916-919-7766 cell

  • From: Cassandra JenningsTo: J GoodallSubject: RE: Comments on Call with Sec SebeliusDate: Sunday, August 18, 2013 2:44:11 AMAttachments: NCBM ACA Cover Letter 8-17-13 10 PM.docx

    NCBM ACA Commitment Checklist 8.13.13.docxACA Health Insurance Marketplace Toolkit - FINAL.pdf

    Mayor Goodall, As background I am forwarding you this information earlier than anyone else. Attached is the information that we will be distributing to all the members:1. draft letter (we are finalizing the goals)2. commitment form3. toolkit Look forward to talking with you later today. Cassandra

    From: J Goodall [[email protected]]Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2013 1:47 PMTo: Cassandra JenningsSubject: RE: Comments on Call with Sec Sebelius

    Cassandra If you are available on Sunday afternoon I'll give you a call to discuss possible questionssince I may have a question to ask. Would around 6 or 7 pm EST be good for you? Jacqueline Goodall > From: [email protected]> To: [email protected]> Subject: Comments on Call with Sec Sebelius> Date: Sat, 17 Aug 2013 16:37:47 +0000> > Hi Mayor Goodall,> > Thanks for joining us on Monday for the call with the White House and Sec Sebelius.Mayor Johnson would like for you to make a brief comment or question after Sec Sebeliusspeaks. Example of comments would be centered around: > > 1. thanking her for taking the time and providing the connections for NCBM mayors toserve their communities. We represent a significant population in this country and can makea difference in getting people enrolled in ACA. OR > > 2. Thanking her for including NCBM. The Maryland Chapter of Black Mayors' proactiveapproach or experience. > > 3. A particular question around access to resources. > > I hope you will agree to have a few words on the call. The Mayor would specifically call

    August 13, 2013

    National Conference of Black Mayors

    ACA Outreach Initiative

    Dear Mayors,

    Health care as we know it is undergoing a dramatic transformation. From October 1 through March 31, millions of Americans will have the opportunity to sign up for low-cost and subsidized access to affordable health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplaces created through the Affordable Care Act.

    The National Conference of Black Mayors is leading the way in making the ACA successful. Many of those without insurance lack knowledge about their options under the new law; thus, the greatest challenge is to raise awareness. As trusted leaders in our communities, our efforts could help educate our constituents about the choices and opportunities they now have. The Department of Health & Human Services and the White House have provided a comprehensive Marketplace Toolkit, which you can use to begin outreach and enrollment or supplement existing efforts.

    Our goal is simple: take 1000 actions to educate and engage our constituents about their options, and get at least 100,000 individuals (or 10% of the uninsured in each city) to enroll in their state marketplace from October 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014, when the marketplaces close. With your support, the NCBM will demonstrate that it is the leading force in the country advocating for the health and well-being of every American. Attached is the NCBMs ACA Outreach and Enrollment Plan that you can complete and return to show your commitment to your own communities and to a healthier America. We will use these to keep the White House apprised of our efforts.

    As President of the NCBM, I am confident we will be celebrating our accomplishments as leaders who have positively contributed to communities of color. Americas health care system is improving and our communities stand to gain tremendously. Thank you for your time and continued support.

    Sincerely,

    Kevin Johnson

    President of the National Conference of Black Mayors

    Affordable Care Act (ACA) Participation Commitment

    The following are ways you can contribute to the NCBMs goal of supporting the ACA in this pivotal upcoming year. Please check the item(s) you think your office could contribute to. These are general areas; examples of specific actions as well as resources to complete these actions can be found on pages 4&5 of the Toolkit.

    Educate

    Sign up to stay up to date on important information on the ACA

    Train your staff to assist constituents with questions about the Marketplace

    Distribute ACA educational materials online, in your office, and at events

    Engage

    Use social media to share information & announcements with constituents

    Hold conversations & establish partnerships with community stakeholders

    Host a pre-enrollment information session in your community

    Enroll

    Host an enrollment kickoff media event

    Help constituents enroll at your office, via computers or trained office staff

    Host enrollment sessions for your constituents

    Other: ________________________________

    Other: ________________________________

    I will contribute to the NCBMs efforts to help make the ACA succeed by completing the items marked.

    ________________________________________________________________

    Print NameSignatureDate

    City: ______________________________State: ______________________________

    Please return this form to Cassandra Jennings at [email protected] or fax it to 916-808-7456

  • Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace

    Outreach and Enrollment Toolkit for Elected Officials

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    Table of Contents

    Overview of the Marketplace ....................................................................... 2 Sample Outreach and Enrollment Plan ...................................................... 4 Sample Materials ........................................................................................... 7 Community Resources ................................................................................ 11 Frequently Asked Questions ...................................................................... 13 HHS Regional Office Contact Information .............................................. 18

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    Overview of the Health Insurance Marketplace When the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010, it carried with it a promise of expanding access to quality, affordable health coverage for millions of American families and small businesses.

    The law is already making health coverage stronger for the majority of Americans who already have it. More than eight out of ten Americans have already begun to experience the benefits of the Affordable Care Act with better coverage, including free wellness and prevention care like mammograms and cancer screenings. Three million kids who didnt have coverage before now can stay on their parents plans until age 26. But for the nearly two in ten Americans without health insurance, there will be a new easy way to get affordable coverage.

    Beginning October 1st, a new Health Insurance Marketplace will open in every state, giving Americans a whole new way to shop for health insurance.

    For the first time in the history of the private insurance market, consumers in every state will be able to go online to one place to check out their coverage options, get accurate information in easy-to-understand language, and make apples-to-apples comparisons of plans before they make their decision.

    The Health Insurance Marketplace will offer Americans lower costs on their monthly premiums making more affordable coverage a new reality for many hard working Americans and their families. All plans will be required to cover a comprehensive set of benefits, including physician visits, preventive care, hospital stays, and prescriptions. Discrimination based on gender or pre-existing conditions will be banned. And many families and small businesses will qualify for a break on their monthly premiums.

    The Marketplace will be available on HealthCare.gov and CuidadoDeSalud.gov starting on October 1st. Right now, families and small business owners can visit these websites to start getting ready for open enrollment. A toll-free call center is also available to help answer questions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

    Whether consumers seek out help through the call center, through the websites live chat feature, or through trained professionals who will be working in their communities, theyll have access to support that is personal, unaffiliated with the insurance industryand available to help in more than 150 languages.

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and partners across the country have already taken important steps to start delivering on the promise of expanding access to quality, affordable health coverage for millions of Americans by ramping up pre-enrollment efforts and launching a new set of educational tools that will help Americans learn about their new options and get signed up for coverage.

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    Early data shows that the Marketplace will give many consumers greater choice. In a majority of states today, for example, a single insurer covers more than half of all individuals enrolled in the private marketbut when the Marketplaces open up this fall, consumers will have an average of at least 15 qualified health plans to choose from. Another study found that by making health insurance more affordable and ending discrimination against pre-existing conditions, the law will enable up to 1.5 million more Americans to go into business for themselves. The promise of the Affordable Care Act is within our grasp. Over the summer, community health centers and other organizations will receive funding to help consumers navigate the new Marketplace, and leaders from across the country are stepping up to help Americans learn about their new options and get signed up for coverage. Working together, we are on our way to a healthier America with better health insurance options and better health outcomes for the American people.

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    Sample Outreach and Enrollment Plan Open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace begins on October 1st and will run through March 31st. The number of people and small businesses that benefit from the Marketplace will ultimately be determined by each communitys efforts to educate people and get them to sign up. As trusted leaders in your communities, you are essential to the success of Marketplace enrollment efforts. By reaching out now to build coalitions and educate stakeholders, you will lay the groundwork for enrolling people in the Marketplace starting on October 1st. Many of you are already engaged in conversations about the Affordable Care Act. Over the next few months, elected officials across the country can take these efforts to the next level. We are committed to working together and supporting your efforts, and want to hear what works best in your community. Ways You Can Get Involved EDUCATE

    1. Contact your HHS Regional Office to stay up to date on important information and announcements. A listing of the HHS Regional Directors is provided as part of this toolkit and available at http://www.hhs.gov/iea/regional. Many HHS Regional Offices can provide additional materials and support for outreach efforts.

    2. Get the latest news and updates by signing up online at Healthcare.gov and CuidadoDeSalud.gov and feature links to Healthcare.gov and CuidadoDeSalud.gov on your local government website.

    3. Refer constituents with questions about the new Marketplace to the 24/7 call center available now at 1-800-318-2596 with trained customer service representatives who can answer questions about the Marketplace in 150 languages.

    4. Distribute educational materials available at marketplace.cms.gov (and in the sample materials section) to your constituents:

    Include Marketplace information in your emails, newsletters, bulletins, and more to ensure your constituents have the most up-to-date information on enrollment.

    Hang posters in your office and make educational materials available. Bring brochures, fact sheets, and other materials to events in the community,

    including speaking engagements, parades, field days, fairs, library events, new business openings, etc.

    5. Train officials and staff in your office to be ready to assist residents with enrollment, starting October 1.

    Sign up for Marketplace 101 webinars to learn more at: marketplace.cms.gov/NewsEvents/Webinars/Spring-Summer-2013-Health-Insurance-Marketplace-Training-Schedule.pdf.

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    ENGAGE

    1. Host conversations with community stakeholders to ensure uninsured people in your area are aware of the new Marketplace and know how to sign up for coverage.

    Community stakeholders you can engage: other state and local elected officials, Chambers of Commerce, small and large business owners, educational institutions, community colleges, local libraries, recreational leagues, religious leaders, civic organizations, grassroots organizations, foundations, etc.

    For example, Walgreens and CVS Caremark have made national commitments to provide information about Marketplace options in their stores and at health care fairs around the country.

    You can find materials for these conversations at marketplace.cms.gov. 2. Use Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social media to share important information and

    announcements. You can record and send out a public service announcement about the Marketplace and share stories about constituents that are taking advantage of the Marketplace.

    3. Host pre-enrollment information sessions in your community in August and September. After participating in trainings, you can hold information sessions for your

    constituents using presentation materials provided here: http://marketplace.cms.gov/training/get-training.html.

    ENROLL

    1. Certify members of your office as a Certified Application Counselor (CAC) organization to assist consumers with enrollment.

    Learn more about becoming a Certified Application Counselor (CAC) organization at: marketplace.cms.gov/help-us/cac.html.

    Applications are now available for interested organizations to complete at: marketplace.cms.gov/help-us/cac-apply.html

    2. Starting in October, provide computer stations at your office that constituents can use to enroll in the new Marketplace. Ask other community leaders to provide computers and space for additional enrollment events and activities.

    3. In October, host an enrollment kickoff media event. A kickoff media event allows the press to help spread the word to those who can benefit from the Marketplace.

    4. Between October and March, host enrollment sessions for your constituents. There will be people in your community who are trained and certified to help people

    apply and enroll Navigators, Certified Application Counselors, and In-Person Assistors. For more information on these assistance programs, please visit http://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Files/Downloads/marketplace-ways-to-help.pdf. These individuals and organizations can participate in enrollment sessions to provide information and assist consumers with enrollment on site.

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    Additional Outreach Resources

    Where can I find more information? Consumer Websites: HealthCare.gov / CuidadoDeSalud.gov Call Center: 1-800-318-2596 Partner/Stakeholder Website: Marketplace.cms.gov Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/HealthCare.gov Twitter: @HealthCareGov

    Where can I get materials to distribute? Resources for talking to your community including sample talking points, customizable flyers, brochures, widgets and logos to use in materials and more are available online at http://marketplace.cms.gov/getofficialresources/get-official-resources.html and in the sample materials section of this toolkit. Where can I get information on companies and organizations doing outreach? Some national organizations that have announced plans for education efforts include:

    Walgreens www.walgreens.com/topic/reform-insurance/guidelines.jsp CVS www.cvs.com/promo/promoLandingTemplate.jsp?promoLandingId=affordable-

    care-act American Library Association www.ala.org/tools/affordable-care-act

    How can my office/staff learn more about the Marketplace? You and your staff can find informational videos on marketplace.cms.gov or sign up for one of the upcoming webinars at: http://marketplace.cms.gov/NewsEvents/Webinars/Spring-Summer-2013-Health-Insurance-Marketplace-Training-Schedule.pdf.

    Learn more about becoming a Certified Application Counselor (CAC) organization at http://marketplace.cms.gov/help-us/cac.html.

    Applications are now available for interested organizations to complete at http://marketplace.cms.gov/help-us/cac-apply.html

    Where can I find more information about the Affordable Care Act? For a state-by-state analysis of the immediate benefits of the Affordable Care Act please visit: http://www.hhs.gov/healthcare/facts/bystate/statebystate.html.

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    Sample Materials There are a number of official resources available on marketplace.cms.gov to help you inform your community about the Marketplace. Included are resources that you can use for public speaking events, to include in newsletters and to use on social media or on local materials. Check out the online resources page for more resources including online widgets and downloadable graphics, posters and brochures. Limited free copies of materials are available to order at http://productordering.cms.hhs.gov/.

    Sample Materials - Discussion Points

    When the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010, it carried with it a promise of expanding access to quality, affordable health coverage for millions of American families and small businesses.

    We have already taken important steps in our efforts to start delivering on the promise of expanding access to quality, affordable health coverage for millions of Americans as we ramp up enrollment efforts and launch a new set of educational tools that will help Americans learn about their new options and get signed up for coverage.

    Beginning October 1st, a new Marketplace will open in every state, giving Americans a whole new way to shop for health insurance.

    For the first time in the history of the private insurance market, consumers will be able to go to one place to check out their coverage options, get accurate information in easy-to-understand language, and make apples-to-apples comparisons of plans before they make their decision.

    All plans will be required to cover a comprehensive set of benefits, including physician visits, preventive care, hospital stays, and prescriptions. Discrimination based on gender or pre-existing conditions will be banned. And many families and small businesses will qualify for a break on their monthly premiums.

    And only by shopping at the Marketplace will Americans be able to get lower costs on their monthly premiums making more affordable coverage a new reality for many hard working Americans and their families.

    First, weve launched the new and improved HealthCare.gov, which will be the Marketplaces online home starting in October. For Spanish speaking consumers, CuidadoDeSalud.gov has also been updated in preparation for the Marketplace.

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    Right now, families and small business owners can visit HealthCare.gov to start getting

    ready for open enrollment on October 1st. And over the summer, the site will continue to add new functions that will allow consumers to shop for qualified health plans that fit their budget with less hassle.

    Weve also opened a consumer call center that will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

    This toll-free service will help answer questions, and starting October 1st it will provide personalized assistance for callers who are filling out their application or selecting a plan

    Whether consumers seek out help through the call center, through the websites live chat feature, or through trained professionals who will be working in their communities, theyll have access to support that is personal, unaffiliated with the insurance industryand available to help in more than 150 languages.

    As we head into summer, well kick our enrollment efforts into high gear. Well be distributing funds to community health centers and other organizations that have signed on to help consumers navigate the new Marketplace. And well be working closely with additional partners across the country to help American families and businesses get ready for the fall.

    With the Marketplace taking shape, were already seeing some early indicators of how Americans could benefit.

    Weve heard promising news about rates that will be offered in a number of states, including Vermont, Rhode Island, Washington, Oregon, and California.

    And early data also shows that the Marketplace will give many consumers greater choice.

    In a majority of states today, for example, a single insurer covers more than half of all individuals enrolled in the private marketbut when the Marketplaces open up this fall, consumers will have an average of at least 15 qualified plans to choose from.

    Another study found that by making health insurance more affordable and ending discrimination against pre-existing conditions, the law will enable up to 1.5 million more Americans to go into business for themselves.

    The promise of the Affordable Care Act is within our grasp. We are way to better health

    insurance options for the American people.

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    Sample Materials - Drop in article for newsletters, etc.

    Are You Ready? The Health Insurance Marketplace is Coming No doubt youve been starting to hear about the new Health Insurance Marketplace (Marketplace), a key part of the health care law that will be open for business on October 1. But you probably still have questions. Like what is the Marketplace, and can you really get health insurance? Well weve got answers.

    The best place for the latest, most accurate, information on the Marketplace is the updated website, HealthCare.gov. At the site, you can learn what it is, who can apply for insurance, how to get insurance, how to lower your costs, and more. If you own a small business, theres information for you, too.

    Starting this fall, the Marketplace will help you find health insurance that fits your budget and meets your needs, with less hassle. No matter where you live, you may buy insurance from private health plans that cover a comprehensive set of benefits, including doctor visits, hospital stays, preventive care, and prescriptions. And plans in the Marketplace must treat you fairly; they cant deny you coverage because of a pre-existing condition.

    With a single application, you can also see if you qualify for Medicaid or the Childrens Health Insurance Program, or savings you can use right away to lower your