Westchester County

etc. This includes areas or places where we live, work, learn, and play in the community. The geopolitical community I live in is the Westchester County, New York. Westchester County lies North of New York City, bordered by the Putnam County of the North, the Long Island Sound and Connecticut’s Fairfield County on the East, and the Hudson River on the West. The county consists of six cities and 19 towns. The county’s borders are mainly hills, intersected by the Croton, Bronx, and Saw Mill rivers. Due

5. Market-Product Focus This section describes the five-year marketing and product objectives for Hudson Gardens Bed & Breakfast and the target market, points of difference, and positioning of its establishment. Marketing and Product Objectives Hudson Gardens Bed & Breakfast marketing intent is to increase occupancy, from out of state travelers, as well as, local residents looking for a change in scenery. Generate repeat business and increase length of stay. • Current markets. Current markets will

Encountering Resiliency in Families and Youth of South Bronx Jonathan Kozol’s Fire in the Ashes is an honest depiction of the hardships and triumphs of families in the South Bronx, New York. In this book, Kozol introduces us to several Hispanic and Black families that he originally met in the Mott Haven/Martinique Hotel in the 1980’s and allows us to view their trajectory in the proceeding 25 years. By allowing the reader a look into the lives of these families, he provides us with a realistic

Why I Choose Loyola Marymount University? Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” For this reason, I believe that everyone should have the best education as possible. Among all of the other university that are available for me, I choose Loyola Marymount University as the source for my education and I have never regret the decision that I made at the acceptance day. As an entrepreneurship major student in this University, I receive

Want to know a little known fact? Local government is one of the most influential factors in the American way of life, but it is not even mentioned in the U.S. Constitution. Essentially the Constitution set up national and state governments but leaves local governments out creating a gray area. This area has been filled with many different methods and types of government. One of the ideas which pertains to filling this gray area is the Tiebout model. In essence this is a model of governance through

the state of Texas. Texas has 254 counties, the most of any state. Each county is governed by a five-member Commissioners Court, which consists of a County Judge (elected at-large) and four Commissioners (elected from single-member precincts). The County Judge has no veto authority over the decisions of the Court, s/he has one vote along with the other Commissioners. In smaller counties, the County Judge also performs judicial functions, while in larger counties his/her role is limited to the Court

governmental functions, and counties, municipalities, and towns and townships all fall into this category. Special purpose local governments generally focus on a specific purpose and one function. Best known of these are the school districts. Regardless of name, it is state government that gives local governments of all types their legal life. Counties were created to function as appendages of the state, but modernization and population growth have put pressures on counties

government A rural county government would make for an excellent political structure while giving the residents common services. It would also give private businesses opportunities for maintenance, healthcare, waste disposal services, and recreational services, which would not only bring business and jobs but more citizens as well. The services our government would provide

Question 1: Why are you interested in this position? From what I have learned city governments provide some of the most challenging, dynamic, learning-centric environments where opportunities to make a difference abound through numerous opportunities. Often from what I have seen the staff is smaller, and so is the budget and other resources and yet the issues that arise didn’t shrink as well, so creative and quick solutions are more frequently needed. I want to start building experience working

Utilities and Municipal Government in Penticton The municipal government of Penticton has worked hard to make it one of the most livable cities in the Okanagan. The broad vision statement and growth plan of Penticton coupled with excellent use of green space and its focus on creating a tourist friendly destination have attracted many new residents to this forward-thinking city. Here is a brief overview of the role the municipal government plays in Penticton and what you can expect if you choose