Press Release - Governor Kaine Announces Creation of Urban Policy Task Force

Press Release - Governor Kaine Announces Creation of Urban Policy Task Force

- Panel to design comprehensive strategy -

Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the creation of an Urban Policy Task Force, a Cabinet-level task force that will review economic, social, and fiscal conditions in Virginia's urban areas. The panel also will develop benchmarks to track the effectiveness of state programs serving residents of urban areas, and recommend approaches that encourage collaboration among localities within Virginia's metropolitan regions.

"The challenges of urbanization present a diverse range of policy issues - economic development, education, transportation, public safety, and human services," Governor Kaine said. "The Task Force will allow us to measure successes as we evaluate the health and vitality of our urban areas."

The Task Force will be chaired by the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, and includes the Secretaries of Education, Health and Human Resources, Natural Resources, Public Safety, and Transportation (see the Governor's Cabinet page for links). Dr. Earl H. McClenney, Governor Kaine's Senior Advisor for Urban Policy, will advise the panel.

The following individuals serve on the Task Force:

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