#IAMRIVIERABEACH Shirley Lanier, Councilwoman for District 3, Ann McNeill Dan Calloway Ep.144

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH.   As a native resident representing District 3 in Riviera Beach and current grant writer, Councilwoman Shirley Lanier is dedicated to community development, economic self-sufficiency, and job creation in the city of Riviera Beach. She brings to the Council her 30+ years of experience in strategic planning and implementation, housing advocacy, youth service programs and community sustainability. Using her extensive experience in community service, Councilwoman Lanier has successfully implemented a broad range of projects to include jobs for returning citizens, protection of the city’s wetlands, and crime prevention programs to improve public safety. Her ultimate goal is to partner with community stakeholders and residents who have not historically been included in the conversation to identify sustainable solutions for Riviera Beach. She believes citizens must be actively engaged in the political process because they are directly impacted by the decisions made by the Council. Ms. Lanier envisions the residents and the City Council working together to move all of Riviera Beach towards Economic Development and Social Sustainability. Connect with Councilwoman Lanier: 561-506-8308 or slanier@rivierabeach.org Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991 as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184