Robert M. Mitchell
Councilmember Mitchell was elected representative of District Four in November 2002. He also served as Councilmember for District Two from 1998 to 2002.
Occupation
He is a HUD-approved housing counselor for United Way.
Education
- New York University
- Bronx Community College
- Charleston Public Schools
Standing Committees
- Community Development Committee, Chair
- License Committee, Vice Chair
- Public Safety Committee
- Small Claims Committee
- Special Facilities Committee
Training Courses
The following courses have been completed for the National League of Cities, totaling 52 credits:
- Addressing Critical Needs for Cities and Towns beyond the School Bell - Two Credits
- Advancing Your Agenda to a Successful Completion - Two Credits
- Advocacy Skills: Persuasive Communication on Issues of Local Concern
- Basic Budgeting for Municipal Officials - Completed March 30, 2000
- Benefits and Pitfalls of Economic Development /Forms of Government - Completed September 7, 2000
- Beware of the Good Times - One Credit
- Collaborative Ventures: Building a Vibrant Future in Your Community - Two Credits
- Communication not Confrontation - Two Credits
- Community Change and the New Economy: A Best Practice Approach - Two Credits
- Conflict Management - Two Credits
- Foreclosures, Vacant Buildings, and Effective Strategies for Strengthening the Ladder for Sustainable Homeownership - Two Credits
- How Municipal Government Can Encourage Youth Leadership and Youth Participation - Two Credits
- Just Do It! Building Coalitions and Connecting Cultures with Youth - Two Credits
- Lead With Purpose: The Human Side of Local Government - Two Credits
- Leadership in Changing Communities: The Impact of Paradigms Upon Perceptions - Two Credits
- Leadership That Matters: Effective Practices for Local Officials - Two Credits
- Local Concern, Part Two - Two Credits
- Local Economic Development: The Challenges of Community Renewal - Eight Credits
- Managing Competing Interests in Challenging Economic Times - Two Credits
- Municipal Elected Officials Institute of Government Transcript
- Other Core Competency Course Credits - Six Credits
- Public Leaders as Collaborators and Conveners - Three Credits
- Session A - Completed February 17, 1998
The City as an Employer
Conducting Public Meetings
An Overview of Local Government Planning and Zoning
Team Building/Goal Setting - Session B - Completed February 16, 1999
Municipal Annexations, Mergers, and Consolidation
Business License Tax Administration
Municipal Finance - Understanding the World of Bonds
Liability of Municipalities and Elected Officials
Ethics and Municipal Governance - Strategies for Strengthening the Availability of Housing Affordable to Working Families - Two Credits
- Testifying with Impact - Two Credits
- Time Management Skills for Effective Leadership - Two Credits
- You’ve Been Elected, Now What? /The Freedom of Information Act - Completed December 17, 1997
Achievements
- Bronze Certificate Level of Achievement - March 9, 2008
- Silver Certificate Level of Achievement - November 12, 2008
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