Weekly Recipe – White House Pumpkin Cake

This cake is requested every autumn at the White House.  The cake has been on the menu since President Jimmy Carter. This guarded recipe was released in 2011. First Lady Michelle Obama uses pumpkins that are grown in her White House garden. Cake 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamonContinue reading “Weekly Recipe – White House Pumpkin Cake”

Candidate Kathy Keefe Jensen – District 1

What endorsements have you received for your current candidacy? None to date If offered, would you accept contributions from political action committees affiliated with the real estate industry? (RPAC, Buildpac etc.) I would be honored to accept contributions from a committee such as RPAC With crime being the #1 City Council priority, what solutions wouldContinue reading “Candidate Kathy Keefe Jensen – District 1”

City Council Work Session – Redevelopment Tool Box

Fayetteville City Council Work Session October 7, 2013 What Happened: Scott Shuford (City of Fayetteville Development Services Director) gave a presentation on incentive ideas to promote redevelopment. According to a city memo, the “Redevelopment Toolbox” is a collection of potential zoning ordinances and text amendments to spur redevelopment within the city. The information below isContinue reading “City Council Work Session – Redevelopment Tool Box”

Weekly Recipe – Governor Easley’s Budget Crunch Brownies

Executive Mansion Budget Crunch Brownies Former Governor Mike Easley The former first family served these brownies during receptions at the North Carolina Governors Mansion.  The recipe was considered to be budget friendly based on the budget shortfall during Easley’s term as Governor. Ingredients: 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 cupsContinue reading “Weekly Recipe – Governor Easley’s Budget Crunch Brownies”

City of Fayetteville Rental Action Management Program – Meeting with FRAR Property Managers

Rental Action Management Program (RAMP) Update Meeting with the City of Fayetteville RAMP Staff September 9, 2013 Present: FRAR property managers City staff present: Lisa gentry – Crime Analyst for RAMP, Rachael Songalewski – Crime Analyst for RAMP Jim Rutherford – Sr. Code Enformcement Administrator, Bart Swanson – Housing & Code Enforcement Division Manager What Happened: Continue reading “City of Fayetteville Rental Action Management Program – Meeting with FRAR Property Managers”

City Council Meeting – Advanced Metering Infrastructure Program

Fayetteville City Council Regular Meeting September 9, 2013 What Happened:  On September 3, the City Council held their monthly work session.  Susan Fritzen (Chief Corporate Services Officer for the Public Works Commission) gave a presentation on the Advanced Metering Infrastructure Program.  The Council voted to forward the agenda item to the meeting on September 9 for finalContinue reading “City Council Meeting – Advanced Metering Infrastructure Program”