Mayor Michael Helfrich
On Tuesday, Nov. 6th, Michael Helfrich, Mayor of York City, spoke to our club about his vision for the City of York. After summarizing York's long history as a leading manufacturing center, Mayor Helfrich explained his hope that York can carry on this tradition by becoming a manufacturing center in the technology industry. During his talk, he addressed the challenges presented by the high rate of poverty from which York has suffered for many years. His goal is to organize neighborhoods of about 800 residents and establish community centers in each to offer child care and community activities thereby fostering neighborhood interaction and interdepenence. He presented these goals with energy and enthusiasm and was well received by the members.Pictured left: President Ben Marchant, Mayor Helfrich, Sandi Graham