Transcript Principles and Strategies for the Second Reconstruction of

Speaker: Larry Charles, Sr.
• Born in New Orleans’ Charity Hospital, raised on Bayou Dularge, Louisiana and graduated from
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Southern University in New Orleans.
As a college student: Two-Term SGA President, elected as a sophomore and lobbied Louisiana
Legislature winning nearly $2 Million dollars on each occasion. Appointed by Governor as
Charter Member of the Southern University Board of Supervisors and Chair of the Louisiana
Commission on Student Affairs. Elected by peers as President of Louisiana Students Lobby
Association.
Worked For Xerox Corporation for 14 years. Moved from Tech Support to DP Instructor in
Rochester, NY. Called to Corporate HQ in Stamford setting AA goals for all US locations.
Finished Xerox career in Integrated Systems Sales for Manhattan Major Accounts.
Served as Chief of Staff of the Alpha National $Million Fund Drive raising $1.2 Million for the
NAACP, National Urban League and the UNCF.
Deputy Commissioner, State of Connecticut for Administrative Services saving $11 Million on a
$30 Million budget in 6 months.
Executive Director of ONE/CHANE, Inc. for 11 years developing over $21 Million in housing and
community projects while facilitating nearly every major social initiative in north Hartford.
Successfully used Title VI and pioneered mediation as an EJ tool achieving $13.1 Million in
clean-up and a commitment for $9.7 Million in host community benefits.
Served as a member of NEJAC and co-chaired the Engaging Affected Communities SubCommittee on the federal advisory committee formed to give advise on improving NEPA.
Current Board Chair of the Long Island Soundkeeper Fund, Co-Chair of the h and father of Larry
Charles, Jr.
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
A Presentation By
Larry Charles, Sr.
Executive Director, Emeritus
ONE/CHANE, Inc.
[email protected]
860.888.8330
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, CO
Nov. 2, 2005
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
• Key Observations
– Accountability in Government
– Accountability in Community
– Model for Community Development & Conflict Resolution
• Key Principles
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Community Ownership
Community Control
Community Accountability
• Specific Strategies
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Community Organizing
Employment Placement/Job Training
Quality Affordable Housing
Education/Youth Development
Economic Development
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
• Key Observations
– Accountability in Government
• President Made A Promise
• NEPA States the Environmental Goals
– Accountability in Community
• Embarrassing Truths
• Set and Enforce Community Standard
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
• Key Observations
– Accountability in Government
• President Made A Promise
President George W. Bush
Sept. 15, 2005 8:02 PM In New Orleans
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“In the rebuilding process, there will be many important decisions and many
details to resolve, yet we're moving forward according to some clear principles.
The federal government will be fully engaged in the mission, but Governor
Barbour, Governor Blanco, Mayor Nagin, and other state and local leaders will
have the primary role in planning for their own future. Clearly, communities will
need to move decisively to change zoning laws and building codes, in order to
avoid a repeat of what we've seen. And in the work of rebuilding, as many jobs
as possible should go to the men and women who live in Louisiana, Mississippi,
and Alabama.
Our third commitment is this: When communities are rebuilt, they must be even
better and stronger than before the storm. Within the Gulf region are some of
the most beautiful and historic places in America. As all of us saw on television,
there's also some deep, persistent poverty in this region, as well. That poverty
has roots in a history of racial discrimination, which cut off generations from the
opportunity of America. We have a duty to confront this poverty with bold action.
So let us restore all that we have cherished from yesterday, and let us rise above
the legacy of inequality. When the streets are rebuilt, there should be many new
businesses, including minority-owned businesses, along those streets. When the
houses are rebuilt, more families should own, not rent, those houses. When the
regional economy revives, local people should be prepared for the jobs being
created. “
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
• Key Observations
– Accountability in Government
• NEPA States the Environmental Goals
National Environmental Protection Act
• “…it is the continuing policy of the Federal
Government, in cooperation with State and local
governments, and other concerned public and
private organizations, to use all practicable
means and measures, including financial and
technical assistance, in a manner calculated to
foster and promote the general welfare, to
create and maintain conditions under which
man and nature can exist in productive
harmony, and fulfill the social, economic, and
other requirements of present and future
generations of Americans. “
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
• Key Observations
– Accountability in Community
• Embarrassing Truths
– Slice of Bread Syndrome
– Local Leadership Must Organize Trustworthy and Competent
Team
– Provide Training and Professional Resources to Aid Local
Officials To Manage This Large Public Crisis
• Set and Enforce Community Standard
– Education As a High Community Standard
– Corruption and Violence
– Promote Clear and Reasonable Expectations
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
• Key Observations
– Model for Community Development & Conflict Resolution
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RESPECT!
SET THE TABLE RIGHT: Stakeholder Ownership of the Issue
Embrace model of Stakeholders Ownership of the Issue
Capacity Building Among All Stakeholders To:
– Break Barriers
– Build Trust
– Equalize Playing Field
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
• Key Principles
– Community Ownership
• Responsibility for what we all to happen to and in our community
– Community Control
• Real control over the planning and execution processes
– Community Accountability
• Praise/Blame rest with the owner who controls the process
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
• Specific Strategies
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Community Organizing
Employment Placement/Job Training
Quality Affordable Housing
Education & Health
Youth Development
Economic Development
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
• Specific Strategies
– Community Organizing
• Neighborhood Oriented Organizing
– Priority Setting and Decision-making at block level
– Build Capacity (Grow it, buy it or partner to get it)
– Non-Impacted Cities Adopt Impacted Cities
• Issue Oriented Organizing
– Issues That Cross Geographic Boundaries
– Fund consultants to provide technical assistance (ADR, Science, etc.)
– Early, Sustained and Effective Community Participation Is Critical
• Institution Oriented Organizing
– Restore Institutions That Teach and Enforce Values
 BSA/GSA
 YMCA/YWCA
 American Legion, VFW, etc.
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
• Specific Strategies
– Employment Training/Job Placement
• Adults
– Group I:
– Group II:
– Group III:
Ready Now Workers
Skill Development Needed
Case Management (Therapy, treatment, etc.)
• Youth
– Group I:
– Group II:
In-School (Part-Time)
Drop-Out (Basic Skills and Part-Time Employment)
• Prioritize Residents In Impacted Communities
• Private Sector Mentoring Program
• Pay Living Wage
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
• Specific Strategies
– Quality Affordable Housing
• Expand All Existing Housing Initiatives With Ownership Emphasis
• Establish New Down-Payment Assistance Revolving Loan Program
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Fund 50% of cost of home up to $50,000
No Payments Due For 10 Years
Interest Only Due Beginning in Year 11
Government Guarantee on Private Mortgage Balance
Credit Counseling
Training: Responsibilities of Ownership
• Prioritize Contractors and Workers From Affected Community
• Housing Types Driven By Family Size and Income
– Ownership: Single Family, Condo or Co-Op
– Rental:
Fair Market Rental
– Rental:
Public Subsidy
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
• Specific Strategies
– Education & Health
• Restore Education As High Community Value
• Celebrate Educational Achievements at All Levels
• Implement School Performance/Accountability
Measures
• Implement Charity Hospital Model Throughout Gulf
Coast
– High Quality equipment
– Training Hospital
– Free Service To The Poor
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
• Specific Strategies
– Youth Development
• Restore Youth Organizations, BSA/GSA, B&G’s,
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YM/WCA’s, etc.
Fund Youth Leadership Development/Citizenship
Institutes
Pregnancy Prevention and Male Responsibility
Support Mentoring Programs
Support Policies For Family Reunification
Restore Organized Recreation and Development
Programs
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
• Specific Strategies
– Economic Development
• Establish “Re-Start” Business Loans
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Fund 50% of cost to restore pre-storm business up to $100,000
Use Include All Business Costs Including Cash-Flow Funding
No Payments Due For 5 Years
P&I Due Beginning in Year 6
Fund Business Development Technical Assistance
• Utilize Government Contracts To Capitalize New Business Start-Up
• Enforce MBE and SBE Laws for Set-Aside At $25,000+ Level
• Measure and Report Use of Public Funds Towards MBE/SBE Goals
Principles and Strategies:
Rebuilding of the Gulf Coast
• Summary Policy/Program Changes
• Federal Government Should Incent Municipalities From Non-
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Impacted Cities To Adopt Impacted Cities (3:1 Match)
Establish New Down-Payment Assistance Revolving Loan Program
For Ownership Housing
Establish “Re-Start” Business Loans
Utilize Government Contracts To Capitalize New Business Start-Up
Fund Technical Assistance For Credit Counseling
Enforce MBE and SBE Laws for Set-Aside At $25,000+ Level
Measure and Report Use of Public Funds Towards MBE/SBE Goals
Don’t compromise protection of human health in enviromental
review process changes
Don’t reduce commitment to MBE/SBE Set Asides
Don’t waive Davis-Bacon