Sept 8: Public Forum on School Choice

This month’s business meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 15, from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Office of the Minority Health Coalition in LaSalle Square. The agenda for this meeting will feature an in-depth discussion of the current use of TIFs (Tax Increment Financing) by local governments. On June 25th, a major change…

A public meeting sponsored by the Community Forum for Economic Justice is planned for Thursday, August 23rd at the LaSalle Square Branch Library.           Come at 5:30 pm for light snacks and a chance to socialize.           The program will begin promptly at 6 pm with presentations by: Alkeyna Aldridge, Director of Engagement & Economic…

On November 4, the Coalition for Responsible Tax Abatement introduced a revision to tax abatement bill 25-10.  This revision merged the best parts of bill 61-10 (introduced by Pat McMahon of Project Future) into bill 25-10, while still retaining the five principles the Coalition thinks need to be included in any tax abatement bill. Read…

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15 6 – 8 PM M.R. FALCONS, 3213 KELLER ST. SOUTH BEND  (at the corner of Keller and Bendix Drive) Please bring an appetizer, snack or desert to share. Soft drinks and water will be provided. A cash bar is available for other beverages. This is a time to put serious issues aside…

Sixth Annual Community Forum on Economic Development: THE 2011 INDIANA LEGISLATIVE SESSION  How will it impact economic opportunities in St. Joseph County? How will it affect workers and unions?   How will it affect public education? Saturday, March 26, is the date of this year's Community Forum on Economic Development. The event will be held…

The September meeting of the Community Forum for Economic Development is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 7 – 9 pm at the office of the Minority Health Coalition, 915 N. Bendix Drive (in LaSalle Square).  All meetings of the Community Forum are open to the public.  This month’s meeting is a business meeting, focusing…