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'''Raven Hatcher''' (born [[November 28]], [[1994]]) is a student at [[Jefferson County International Baccalaureate]] and a consultant to the [[Birmingham Parks & Recreation Board]] | '''Raven Hatcher''' (born [[November 28]], [[1994]]) is a student at [[Jefferson County International Baccalaureate]] and a former consultant to the [[Birmingham Parks & Recreation Board]], having been contracted by Mayor [[Larry Langford]] following her presentation to the [[Birmingham City Council]] on proposed improvements at [[Ensley Park]] in November [[2008]]. | ||
Hatcher, then a student at [[W. J. Christian School]], got involved with the project as a member of the [[Girl Scouts of America]]. She and her fellow Girl Scouts were planning a community event and had trouble finding a suitable venue for it. Hatcher then researched other park facilities and prepared a presentation to the City Council. | Hatcher, then a student at [[W. J. Christian School]], got involved with the project as a member of the [[Girl Scouts of America]]. She and her fellow Girl Scouts were planning a community event and had trouble finding a suitable venue for it. Hatcher then researched other park facilities and prepared a presentation to the City Council. | ||
In response to her presentation, Langford declared that "This is a plan better than some folks [consultants] we pay huge money to." He offered her a $10,000 consulting contract to work with the Parks department on park improvements. Hatcher delivered her report to the city on [[September 15]], [[2009]] and was paid the agreed-upon fee. She | In response to her presentation, Langford declared that "This is a plan better than some folks [consultants] we pay huge money to." He offered her a $10,000 consulting contract to work with the Parks department on park improvements. Hatcher delivered her report to the city on [[September 15]], [[2009]] and was paid the agreed-upon fee. She hoped to continue working to improve other parks and the [[Birmingham Zoo]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 14:21, 23 September 2011
Raven Hatcher (born November 28, 1994) is a student at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate and a former consultant to the Birmingham Parks & Recreation Board, having been contracted by Mayor Larry Langford following her presentation to the Birmingham City Council on proposed improvements at Ensley Park in November 2008.
Hatcher, then a student at W. J. Christian School, got involved with the project as a member of the Girl Scouts of America. She and her fellow Girl Scouts were planning a community event and had trouble finding a suitable venue for it. Hatcher then researched other park facilities and prepared a presentation to the City Council.
In response to her presentation, Langford declared that "This is a plan better than some folks [consultants] we pay huge money to." He offered her a $10,000 consulting contract to work with the Parks department on park improvements. Hatcher delivered her report to the city on September 15, 2009 and was paid the agreed-upon fee. She hoped to continue working to improve other parks and the Birmingham Zoo.
References
- Bryant, Joseph D. (November 25, 2008) "Langford hires 13-year-old as consultant on parks." Birmingham News
- Bryant, Joseph D. (September 15, 2009) "Updated: Birmingham mayor presents $10,000 check to 14-year-old." Birmingham News