Contact: Nancy Lindemeyer
Phone:  373-2105

Mayors' Challenge Begins
City Council members and City employees take the challenge

GREENSBORO – City of Greensboro employees will participate in the “Mayors' Challenge” to lose 10 pounds in 10 weeks, beginning February 1. Greensboro Mayor Keith Holliday, Jamestown Mayor Billy Ragsdale and High Point Mayor Pro Tem John Faircloth have challenged each other to lose 10 pounds and are inviting residents to join them in losing weight through healthy eating and exercise. In Greensboro, City Council members Tom Phillips, Mike Barber, Florence Gatten, and Sandy Carmany have joined Mayor Holliday in the effort. City Manager Mitch Johnson, Assistant City Manager Bob Morgan and more than 40 employees have also committed to the program.

“Greensboro and Guilford County have a wealth of resources for people who want to get fit,” said Mayor Holliday. “From wonderful walking and biking trails to recreation facilities and nutritional information at the public library, we have all we need to succeed in this challenge.”

To be part of the Mayors’ Challenge, sign up at www.gcmayorschallenge.org. The website also features information about getting started, eating and exercise tips, a tracking record, and links to more resources.

Join the City of Greensboro and get fit in 2007!
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