Charter for compassion olean ny
The Olean Area Charter for Compassion was founded in by a group of seven local people who were concerned about the rising tide of divisiveness.
The Common Council approved a resolution Tuesday evening designating the community as a Charter for Compassion City, by a vote of...
Olean, NY, USA
Common Council declares Olean a Charter for Compassion City
By Bob Clark, Olean Times Herald, Feb 27, 2019
Olean city officials and members of the steering committee for the local Charter for Compassion pose with a banner signed by Olean High School students on Tuesday after the Common Council authorized a resolution designating the community as a Charter for Compassion City.
Olean has joined the ranks of 70 other cities worldwide in declaring itself a Charter for Compassion City.
The Common Council approved a resolution Tuesday evening designating the community as a Charter for Compassion City, by a vote of 5-2.
“This couldn’t come at a better time,” said council President John Crawford, D-Ward 5, as he opened discussions on the charter.
“It’s got positive vibes written all over it.”
Rob Walk, a retired Olean City School District psychologist and member of the steering committee for the local charter, thanked the council for considering the measure.
“Our