Politics Week on RHL with Walter Hawkins

Join Apostle Natalie Young as she host Director of Urban Developement City of Orlando "Walter Hawkins". In 2003, Mayor Dyer appointed Mr. Hawkins to serve as the Director of Urban Development for the City of Orlando Community Redevelopment Agency.  He is responsible for overseeing the revitalization of the Parramore District; his duties include: coordinating and implementing the Mayor’s Parramore Task Force recommendations and providing leadership. Mr. Hawkins has served the City of Orlando for 20 yearsserving as Special Assistant to Mayor Glenda E. Hood for 1992-2001.  At that time, he was responsible for minority business advocacy, outreach with community organizations, coordinated the Mayor’s Office involvement in education, drug and crime prevention programs, and made appearances and presentations on the Mayor’s behalf.  In 2001 Mayor Hood assigned Mr. Hawkins to the City of Orlando Community Youth and Service Department as Director. With over 23 years of experience in municipal government administration.  He is a long time advocate of youth programs and volunteerism.