City Council Seeks Nominations for Lakewood Poet Laureate

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From City Hall:

From: Hagan, Mary [mailto:Mary.Hagan@lakewoodoh.net]
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2013 4:37 PM
To: [redacted]
Subject: Poet laureate

issued 2-6-13
PLEASE POST – PUBLIC NOTICE


City Council is seeking nominations for the position of Lakewood Poet Laureate. The person selected shall seek to advance awareness of and appreciation for literary arts and humanities within the Lakewood community. As both a local resident and a distinguished poet, the Poet Laureate shall represent and celebrate the diversity and history of Lakewood. As a spokesperson for the City’s literary community, the Poet Laureate shall endeavor to promote the artistic achievements of the City and shall actively participate in ceremonial, educational and cultural activities in the community at various times throughout his or her term of service.

Persons interested can nominate themselves or others. Current and past poet laureates are of course eligible for reappointment.

Please submit the name and contact information of your nominee to the City Council Office; 12650 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio, by February 28, 2013.