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In 2003, he successfully advocated for tax-equity disbursement of a sales-tax initiative in Topeka, Kansas that ensure 10% of its proceeds would be dedicated to the economic development of minority and women-owned businesses. Earlier, he was instrumental in getting the first female Mayor to create a summer youth employment program whereas local city tax dollars are used to pay wages to youth ages 14-15. They work in gov't departments and for local nonprofit agencies; many of which is their first real job where they learn the principles of work and work ethic. A short list of accomplishments include: § Numerous Certificates of Service by City of Topeka, Office of the Mayor § Recognition for Community Service by three Governor's of Kansas § Presidential Whitehouse Citation for Community Service (1999) § Kansas Minority Business Advocate (1998 & 2002) § Dr. Martin Luther King Living the Dream Award for Community Service, Topeka, KS § Recognized by the State of Missouri and Governor Mel Carnahan for Innovations in Workforce Development (2000) § Ghandi-King ‘Community Hero Award, Kansas City, KS Because of his efforts in Kansas, hundreds of entrepreneurs have been provided access to resources that include training, mentors, incubators, micro-loans and scholarships than had never been made available before.
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