COMMUNITY MEETING: "PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: HOW WILL GOVERNMENT CUT-BACKS AFFECT YOU?" Proposals in the 2011-12 Federal and Indiana State Budgets could have a significant impact on programs and services that affect the quality of life in our community. The Financial Stability Committee of the United Way of St. Joseph County is sponsoring a special…
The League of Women Voters of the South Bend Area, with others, is sponsoring the following candidate debates in April: Saturday, April 9, 2:00 – 3:30 pm – SOUTH BEND DEMOCRATIC MAYORAL PRIMARY CANDIDATES, 1001 Wiekamp Hall, IU South Bend Sunday, April 10, 2:00 – 4:00 pm – SOUTH BEND DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY CANDIDATES FOR COUNCIL…
The Coalition for Responsible Tax Abatement asked all candidates for election in the May 2011 election to answer a questionnaire about tax abatement: Download Tax Abatement Questionnaire South Bend Download Tax Abatement Questionnaire Mishawaka Here are the candidates' responses: Download Candidates responses South Bend Download Candidates responses Mishawaka Some candidates supplemented their…
The topic for discussion: How will the 2011 Indiana Legislative Assembly Impact Economic Opportunities in St. Joseph County? The issues: collective bargaining rights for teachers and other public employees, school vouchers and the expansion of charter schools, project labor agreements and prevailing wage for public construction, "right to work" — what does it mean and what…
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…
1. The Justice Education Program at Saint Mary's College is sponsoring a panel discussion to look at the mounting protests throughout the state of Wisconsin and spreading to Indiana and elsewhere — on issues affecting working people, including their right to organize unions and make a living wage. When: Monday, February 28 at 4 pm Where: Saint…
1. The next PECC Training Program for parents will begin on Monday, February 21, with weekly Monday meetings from Feb. 21 through March 28. Each session is from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Charles Martin Youth Center, 802 Lincolnway West, SB Refreshments provided. RSVP at 574-289-1066 Ext. 205. The goals of PECC…
…..REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2011 SPRING FORUM….. Sixth Annual Community Forum on Economic Development: WHAT PRIORITIES SHOULD GUIDE LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT? Residents of St. Joseph County testify about the economic needs of our community On Saturday, March 26, the Sixth Annual Forum on Economic Development will be held at Indiana University South Bend's…
SOUTH BEND'S URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONE IS A TOPIC OF A PUBLIC MEETING, SPONSORED BY THE COMMUNITY FORUM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT… TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 7 PM LASALLE BRANCH LIBRARY (3232 West Ardmore Trail, South Bend) Presentations from: Pam Meyer, Director of the Urban Enterprise Association Phil Damico, Chairman of the Urban Enterprise Association Oliver Davis, SB…
Film screening: "Inside Job" — a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst recession since the Great Depression, and nearly resulted in a global financial collapse. Thursday, February 10, 6:30 PM and 9:30 PM University of Notre Dame's Debartolo…
April 4: Download Substitute Bill 86-10 March 7: A legal opinion, written in 1991, on why the City of South Bend’s affirmative action law is unconsitutional. Download Legal opinion on SB Affirmative Action Law 1991 Jan 31: A revised version of bill 86-10 has been submitted, which is much clearer and indicates how the City’s…
Jan 31: South Bend Council holds public meeting on affirmative action. The South Bend Common Council's Community and Economic Development Committee will hold a public meeting on Bill 86 – 10, a proposed revision of the City's Affirmative Action Ordinance. The meeting will take place on Monday, January 31, 2011, from 5 – 6 PM,…