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Council committee update: Catholic Charities on food security; council recognizes Rossell Elementary and Deaf Awareness Month
Summary
Memphis City Council reported a Catholic Charities presentation on food security, welcomed two new legislative analysts, recognized Rossell Elementary as a certified National Magnet School, and observed Deaf Awareness Month during Sept. 23 committee updates.
The Memphis City Council used its Sept. 23 committee updates to highlight community programs and recognitions, and to welcome new staff.
Ford Canale said, "In the housing and community development committee, we heard a presentation from Catholic Charities of West Tennessee on food and security in Memphis," signaling continued attention to hunger and resource-access issues in the city. The broadcast did not include the presenters' remarks or specific recommendations from Catholic Charities.
Jana Swearingen Washington announced the council would like to welcome Allison Smith and Gia Robinson to the team, saying they "will serve as legislative analysts, supporting council members with research and policy insights." The addition of staff was presented as part of ongoing efforts to support council work.
The council also noted recognitions: Jana Swearingen Washington said she sponsored a resolution recognizing Rossell Elementary School for becoming a certified National Magnet School, and Ford Canale noted the council recognized September as Deaf Awareness Month with a resolution sponsored by Councilwoman Cooper Sutton. The council honored Deputy James Ritchie of the Shelby County Sheriff's Office for service and noted his July Patrol Deputy of the Month recognition.
The broadcast emphasized constituent services and community acknowledgement; the audio update did not include formal vote records, detailed presentations or staff reports for these items.
