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 * Good morning,
 * I'm not exactly sure how the conflict of interest process works, but I wrote the article about Rev. Ricky Burgess as a family member of his, but was not paid/compensated in any way. My belief was that the article fairly represented his work, but I understand if that is not the way others may perceive it. Going forward, I'm not sure the right steps to take in order to preserve the article. Let me know the best next steps. Would you be willing to proofread the article?
 * Rvb1987 (talk) 12:45, 28 July 2023 (UTC)
 * The text of the article is before:
 * Rev.
 * Ricky Burgess
 * is an American politician serving as a City Councilman in
 * Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
 * He has been an active member of the
 * Pittsburgh City Council
 * since 2007, representing District 9, which includes neighborhoods of
 * Homewood
 * Larimer
 * North Point Breeze
 * East Hills,
 * Lincoln/Lemington/Belmar,
 * East  Liberty,
 * Garfield
 * Stanton Heights
 * and
 * Friendship
 * Rev. Burgess is known for his dedication to improving the lives of residents in underserved communities and his efforts to address the social, economic, and educational challenges faced by marginalized populations.
 * == Early life and education ==
 * Ricky Burgess was born on February 9, 1957, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The second son of William Haines Burgess and Hazel Burgess, he grew up with his parents and older brother, William Charles Burgess, in the Homewood neighborhood of Pittsburgh. As a child, Burgess graduate from Holy Rosary School and Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. He then pursued higher education and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from La Salle University and a Master of Arts degree from Eastern Michigan University. Rev. Burgess also studied at Pittsburgh Theological Seminary and Penn State University. During his educational training, Rev. Burgess developed the belief in the power of faith-based organizations to drive positive transformation, leading to his community-oriented approach ministry and commitment to creating positive change in disadvantaged communities.
 * == Political career ==
 * === Pittsburgh City Council ===
 * In 2007, Rev. Ricky Burgess successfully ran for a seat on the Pittsburgh City Council, representing District 9. His campaign focused on addressing the systemic issues affecting his home district, such as poverty, crime, and limited economic opportunities. Since taking office, Burgess has been a tireless advocate for the residents of District 9, working diligently to improve their quality of life.
 * Rev. Burgess has spearheaded numerous initiatives to revitalize distressed neighborhoods, combat crime, and promote economic development. He has been a vocal proponent of affordable housing and has championed legislation to protect low and moderate income residents and prevent housing discrimination. Rev. Burgess has also been a strong advocate for youth and young adults, working to improve opportunities for children in underserved communities.
 * === Achievements and initiatives ===
 * Throughout his tenure, Rev. Ricky Burgess has launched several initiatives. Some of his accomplishments include:
 * Violence Reduction Initiatives: Rev. Burgess has been a leading voice in developing strategies to reduce violence in Pittsburgh's communities. He has supported community-based organizations and initiatives that address the root causes of violence, including youth engagement programs, employment opportunities, and conflict resolution initiatives. Notably, Rev. Burgess introduced the Maryland Lethality Assessment to Pittsburgh, which has lead to a significant drop in homicide cause by domestic violence.
 * Affordable Housing: Rev. Burgess has been instrumental in promoting affordable housing in Pittsburgh. He has advocated for legislation to increase access to affordable housing options, combat predatory lending practices, and improve housing conditions in low-income neighborhoods. Most notably, he help lead the Larimer Choice grant application, which brought $30 million in federal funding.
 * Youth Empowerment: Recognizing the importance of investing in young people, Rev. Burgess has spearheaded initiatives aimed at providing opportunities and resources for the youth in his district. He has supported programs focused on education, job training, and mentorship to empower young residents and help them succeed.
 * Economic Development: Rev. Burgess has worked diligently to attract economic development to District 9, fostering partnerships with businesses and organizations to bring new opportunities and investments to the area. He has been a fierce advocate of affordable housing and business redevelopment. He has also been actively involved in revitalization efforts and has advocated for the creation of sustainable jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities.
 * == Personal life ==
 * Rev. Ricky Burgess married Carlotta Burgess in 1985, and they have four children together, Ricky, John, William and Candace.
 * In addition to his work on City Council, Rev. Burgess has served as Pastor of the Nazarene Baptist Church in 1984, as well as the current moderator of the Allegheny Union Baptist Association. Rev. Burgess has also worked as a Professor of Communication at the Community College of Allegheny County since 1991.
 * == References ==
 * Rvb1987 (talk) 12:45, 28 July 2023 (UTC)
 * Hi Rvb1987. Since you have a conflict of interest, our COI policy requires you to submit the draft via our articles for creation process, rather than publish it directly. I recommend creating Draft:Ricky Burgess and copying your draft language from here to there (please use an edit summary that says something like "content copied from User talk:Rvb1987, please see that page's history for attribution"). Please be aware that it can take a while for AfC reviewers to get to new drafts. That time can be used to work on the draft as well as to edit other articles and learn more about what makes a good one. Though I'm not going to help with a copyedit, I recommend you focus first on ensuring that every part of the article, especially parts that make positive or negative claims about the subject, are supported with citations to reliable sources. One quick copy-edit note: After the first use of his name, most other uses should just be "Burgess" as our guidelines advocate against the repeated use of titles like "Reverend" or "Rev.". Firefangledfeathers (talk / contribs) 17:22, 28 July 2023 (UTC)
 * Economic Development: Rev. Burgess has worked diligently to attract economic development to District 9, fostering partnerships with businesses and organizations to bring new opportunities and investments to the area. He has been a fierce advocate of affordable housing and business redevelopment. He has also been actively involved in revitalization efforts and has advocated for the creation of sustainable jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities.
 * == Personal life ==
 * Rev. Ricky Burgess married Carlotta Burgess in 1985, and they have four children together, Ricky, John, William and Candace.
 * In addition to his work on City Council, Rev. Burgess has served as Pastor of the Nazarene Baptist Church in 1984, as well as the current moderator of the Allegheny Union Baptist Association. Rev. Burgess has also worked as a Professor of Communication at the Community College of Allegheny County since 1991.
 * == References ==
 * Rvb1987 (talk) 12:45, 28 July 2023 (UTC)
 * Hi Rvb1987. Since you have a conflict of interest, our COI policy requires you to submit the draft via our articles for creation process, rather than publish it directly. I recommend creating Draft:Ricky Burgess and copying your draft language from here to there (please use an edit summary that says something like "content copied from User talk:Rvb1987, please see that page's history for attribution"). Please be aware that it can take a while for AfC reviewers to get to new drafts. That time can be used to work on the draft as well as to edit other articles and learn more about what makes a good one. Though I'm not going to help with a copyedit, I recommend you focus first on ensuring that every part of the article, especially parts that make positive or negative claims about the subject, are supported with citations to reliable sources. One quick copy-edit note: After the first use of his name, most other uses should just be "Burgess" as our guidelines advocate against the repeated use of titles like "Reverend" or "Rev.". Firefangledfeathers (talk / contribs) 17:22, 28 July 2023 (UTC)

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