Dishing with Mark & Carrie 11-9-11

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GaYBOR Leaders Meet with Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor
The GaYBOR District Coalition Executive Board had a sit down “Meet & Greet” at Hamburger Mary’s with the top Tampa police officials, Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor, Major Gerald HoneywellDistrict 3 Commander, Captain Keith O’ConnerF Sector Commander and Sean MahabirYbor City Community Officer attended the get together.
“The chief always seems to have a friendly gleamy aura about her. With an open ear listening to ideas, possible changes and safety needs of Tampa’s community residents and businesses.” said Carrie West, GaYBOR President. ” The planned meeting brought together a GLBT scenario of working ideas and possible solutions, in helping maintain Ybor City’s safe west end entertainment district.”
Issues of the city parking garage, pan handling, parking lot safety and the upcoming GOP National Convention were talked about.The GaYBOR District along with Hampton Inn & Suites donated a fully equipped police bicycle to Tampa Police Dept in June for use in the historic Ybor district.

GaYBOR District Coalition Meeting this Friday, Nov 11 4PM
at The Hampton Inn & Suites on 7th Ave.