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Staff Spotlight: Dani Flynn & MaeLynn Joyner
Meet the Town's Communications Team

If you're reading this newsletter, keeping up with Cornelius is likely important to you. Perhaps checking Cornelius.org is part of your daily routine, or maybe you happen upon new information while scrolling through your social-media-of-choice.

No matter how you choose to stay informed and connected, one thing is for sure; when you see @TownofCornelius, it's likely the handiwork of Dani Flynn and MaeLynn Joyner - the Town's two-person Communications Team.

Keeping the public informed and engaged is a top priority for Mayor Woody Washam, so in 2018, the Town hired its first Communications Manager with the goal of keeping you in the know. And in 2020, a Communications Assistant was added to help better address the needs of our growing Town.
Meet Dani

Dani is a native Charlottean and currently resides in Huntersville with her husband of 15 years.

She joined the Town as Communications Manager in October 2019, bringing with her 10 years of experience in corporate communications, and nearly 20 years of professional writing experience.

Like any true writer, Dani loves to read. She favors a good mystery novel with an unpredictable ending, and just about anything by Kristin Hannah. Dani is also an avid traveler who loves the sound of the ocean and being one with nature.

Her favorite part of the job? Getting to know the residents of Cornelius - whether it's through our monthly Connecting Cornelius events or an interview with one of our locals - she loves getting to know the people of Cornelius and hearing from them firsthand.

A few months into the role, Dani knew she'd need a right-hand-(wo)man to help transform the Town's communication efforts. And in November 2020, she found MaeLynn Joyner.
SAVE THE DATE:
Upcoming events and activities to add to your calendar
Open Now: Stand Up Paddleboarding - PARC is offering two introductory paddleboarding classes in July. Register today.

Monday, June 28: Cornelius Arts Center Summer Classes - Registration opens Monday. Classes begin the week of July 19.

Saturday, July 17: Park In The Dark - Learn about the nocturnal animals and insects of our region. Preregistration is encouraged.

Thursday, July 22: Connecting Cornelius - Join us for the Evening Edition to get up to date on the latest Town happenings. RSVP here.

Friday, July 23: Cool Off With A Cop - This annual event will take place at Smithville Park from 2 - 3 p.m.
Meet MaeLynn

MaeLynn was born and raised in Asheville, NC, and moved to Charlotte in 2017 to attend school at UNC Charlotte. She graduated in May of this year with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

She began her studies with the goal in mind of wanting to help others in whatever capacity possible. In 2020, she found a role that fit this goal: Communications Assistant with the Town of Cornelius.

MaeLynn loves the hands-on nature of the job. In her role, she's able to make decisions about what information needs to be shared, the best ways to share it, and is able to help answer questions that residents may have.

Her favorite part of the job? Writing this newsletter. She enjoys keeping residents in the know and is dedicated to not breaking the third-person. The newsletters are also a great way for her to get to know residents through interviews, learn about the history of the Town, and to present relevant information on week-to-week goings-on.

When MaeLynn is not working, she enjoys volunteering with animals and staying active in the great outdoors. She's also looking forward to a long and fruitful career in Public Administration.
We Want to Hear from You!

For both Dani and MaeLynn, it's important that residents are engaged and informed. They're grateful to everyone who follows the Town on social media and 'likes' and the content they publish. Residents are welcome to comment as well, we just ask that you keep in mind the Town's recently adopted Social Media Use Policy.

Not following us yet? Look for us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Nextdoor, all with the handle @TownofCornelius.

To help Dani and MaeLynn continue improving the Town's communication efforts, we invite you to fill out this brief survey to leave feedback on the newsletter and our social media content.
The Results Are In...
...and the Budget is approved! On Monday, June 21, the Town Board voted unanimously to approve the proposed budget for FY22.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts with us. It is a relief to know that we have so many residents who care about how the Town uses its funds. With the help of your input, we have created a budget that not only recognizes some of your top priorities but also addresses the Town’s critical needs. 

The budget is available in its entirety here.
Success In The Park
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Symphony In The Park on June 19! We hope you all enjoyed the incredible performances by Sofia Swade, Rockie Lynne, and Charlotte Symphony Orchestra.

This Symphony In The Park was a record-breaker, with an estimated 9,500 people in attendance! That's our largest event to date, and we couldn't have done it without you.
Another person we couldn't have done it without:
Jody Clark.

Symphony In The Park was her last event as the Town's Special Events Program Manager. We cannot thank her enough for her commitment to making each and every event a success.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Jody for the February Staff Spotlight, you can read all about her and her favorite events here.

Thank you, Jody, for 14 incredible years with the Town!
Update: Waste Pro Recycling
Due to miscommunication from Waste Pro, there has been some confusion regarding when recycling collection will occur.

Residents may refer to this map, available here as a PDF, to determine their collection week.

Based on your feedback, we have updated the background colors to make the map clearer.
Connecting Cornelius: Evening Edition


Want to keep your finger on the pulse? Join our next Connecting Cornelius: Evening Edition to hear more on future developments coming to Town.
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