Hanifa G.N. Shabazz, a native Wilmingtonian raised on the Eastside, was educated by the Wilmington public school system, graduated from Wilmington High School and studied at Springfield College. Hanifa raised her three daughters in the Southbridge section of Wilmington and educated them in the public school system. She is very proud of her daughters and five grandchildren who reside and own homes in the 4th District. An entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience, Council Woman Shabazz brings a wealth of knowledge to offer the constituency of the Fourth District including innovative leadership and positive change. She was the first to implement the Neighborhood Assistance Act where a non-profit organization receives a financial contribution from a corporation and that corporation receives the benefit of a 50% tax credit. In an effort to make the neighborhood streets safer, she conceived the “Light Up the Fourth District” initiative that empowered the community to identify blown, dimming or obstructed street lights in their community. Council Woman Shabazz addressed the numerous complaints regarding downtown parking by convening a committee of parking and traffic authorities, and members of the City’s administration to take a comprehensive look at parking from a legal, logistics, customer service and convenience perspective. The Parking Summit was attended by business owners, residents and the downtown’s college students. Who Is  Public Servant   Change Management  Project Development  Public Relations  Problem Solving   Resource and Community Development  Fundraising and Grants  Event Planning  Promotions PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Governors Leadership DE Delaware Association of Non-Profit Agencies Certified Community Economic Development Specialist, University of DE Licensed Customhouse Broker, Department of the Treasury, Philadelphia, PA Gold Certification from National League of Cities Leadership Training Institute Delaware Democratic State Party Political Leader Elected Official Delegate Delaware Democratic City Committee First Vice Chair Delaware Leadership Board Delaware Democratic Woman Political Committee Delaware Chapter Delaware Black Caucus, Vice Chair Wilmington Riverfront Business Improvement District, Board Wilmington UDAG, Board Henrietta Johnson Medical Center, Advisory Board National Coalition of 100 Black Women, DE Chapter DACBO (Delaware Association of Community Based Organizations) SURJ (Stand Up for What Is Right and Just), Board Delaware HIV Consortium, Board of Trustees National Affiliations National League of Cities • Regional Director  – National Black Caucus-Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) Member • Youth, Education & Families Council • International Committee – Appointed • Community Economic Development Committee - Appointed • Finance, Administration & Intergovernmental Relations - Appointed Her efforts led to the development of the Southbridge Coalition for a Sustainable Community which was the first to enter into Delaware’s first Community Benefit Agreement (CBA) with a corporation moving into their neighborhood. She also addressed the pressing economic empowerment issue through developing the PAIDtm Program, a 12-week intensive Preparatory Apprentice Instruction Development Program that assists individuals in successfully passing the various construction trade union entrance exams. Her national participation as a member of the National League of Cities (NLC) Youth, Education & Families Council led to the passing of legislation establishing the Office of the Mayor’s Wilmington Youth Leadership Commission who services as advisers to the Mayor and City Council in the shaping of public policy. The WYLC will educate and empower the youth by teaching them leadership and how the city government operates while providing a forum for their voices to be heard and respected.  “I look forward to continue working to empower my constituents with access to resources and knowledge of city policy and city government, thereby, ensuring they too, are IN the middle of it all!” Standing Committees of Council Chair of the Housing and Licenses & Inspections Committee Former Chair – Education, Youth & Families Finance  Economic Development Public Works & Transportation Wilmington City Council Leadership National Black Caucus of Local Election Officials (NBC-LEO) historical meeting at the Library of Congress in Washington DC with Congressional Black Caucus members in 2011. © 2012.Copyright of Hanifa Shabazz.  All Rights Reserved web design by:  www.photokutz.com. Councilwoman Priscilla Tyson-OH, Congress Woman Sheila Jackson Lee-TX, Councilwoman Hanifa Shabazz, President ProTemp Audrey Jaycox-IL. Councilwoman Shabazz, a neighbor Gregg Wilson and Senator Margaret Rose Henry at Christina Landing’s Meet & Greet. State Rep. Stephanie T. Bolden, Councilwoman Shabazz and George Degermentzidis enjoying Fund Raiser activities at Celebrations on Market