Leadership transition for the NHNC

A message from outgoing chair Nancy Mueller:

Hope this finds you all in good spirits and cheer. (At least some of the time!) We have had a good year as the North Hills Neighborhood Council, especially with our relationship with OPD and our very own PSO, Officer John Haney. We seem to be in good shape to solve some of the problems that come up and of course will continue pursue others.

We are just over 3 years old as an organization. I have enjoyed helping with the leadership and wanted to let you all know that I will be stepping down as Chair and have asked Jim Dexter to take the helm. I will assist as Vice Chair. Jim is very devoted as you all know and will do a fine job. In addition, a wonderful opportunity is emerging for our group. We are seriously considering joining forces with North Hills Phoenix Association.

A committee of 4 from each group has been selected and we will explore the different issues and needs of the 2 groups. The topics we cover as the NHNC are also issues for NHPA including security and safety. We are increasingly asked to cover other issues that extend beyond crime, including the public safety and quality of life issues which the Phoenix organization has worked on for years.

The new organization, which we have conditionally dubbed the North Hills Community Council, will cover all of Beat 13Y and include the area of Berkeley that is at the bottom of Claremont Hill. We on the Steering Committee are excited about the possibilities and look forward to a larger, cohesive Community.

We will be looking for input and help and will keep you posted of meetings as they unfold. For now I suspect we will continue with our Steering Committee meetings on the 4th Weds of each month at Fire Station 7. The first one of 2010 will be Weds. Jan.27. Watch for further announcements.

I want to thank all who have made these years so rewarding: Jim Dexter, Barry Pilger, Melissa Rosengard, Teresa Ferguson, Sara Somers, Pam Swafford, Michele Obyc, Don Jacobus, Jason Estavillo and Steve Reinlib. And from OPD and the City: Claudia Albano, Officer John Haney and Captain Toribio. And everyone who has attended meetings: Nancy Lane, Nancy Moore and Jim Masters....among others.

Here's to many more Watch Groups and more Solved Problems!

Nancy Mueller
Outgoing Chair, North Hills Neighborhood Council
Beat 13Y