Bravo to Baltimore.As a longtime long·time adj. Having existed or persisted for a long time: a longtime friend; a longtime resident of Detroit. longtime Adjective subscriber to BE, I was pleased to read your article "Top Cities for African Americans African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. " [July 2004], particularly because Baltimore made the list and I am one of me three top elected officials serving this city. I am currently the comptroller for Baltimore, serving my second term in office. I am only the second African American and second woman to fill this position. As a Baltimore native and owner of an accounting firm in the city, I can attest To solemnly declare verbally or in writing that a particular document or testimony about an event is a true and accurate representation of the facts; to bear witness to. To formally certify by a signature that the signer has been present at the execution of a particular writing so as to the opportunities that await African Americans in Baltimore. Continuous efforts are made to attract businesses to Baltimore that will create jobs for its residents, in addition to encouraging minority-owned firms to do business with the city. Through a partnership with the state, there is an effort to recapture recapture n. in income tax, the requirement that the taxpayer pay the amount of tax savings from past years due to accelerated depreciation or deferred capital gains upon sale of property. (See: income tax) RECAPTURE, war. our youth through education. And finally, there is an initiative to improve the quality of life through crime reduction. Through these efforts, Baltimore will continue to attract families, young professionals, and businesses because it is a great place to live and work. Thank you again for the positive coverage. Joan M. Pratt. CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. Baltimore joan.pratt@baltimorecity.gov |
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