"St. Joseph County Gravel Pit Plan on Hold"

August 11th, 2010

Last night, we as a council unanimously voted to table consideration of the proposed gravel pit in North Liberty until our next meeting.  I asked that the proposal be tabled because I wanted to fully address the issues of water table integrity and Osbourne Road safety.  The South Bend Tribune reports.  Excerpt:

"St. Joseph County Might Purchase Priuses, After All"

July 23rd, 2010

The South Bend Tribune reports.  Excerpt:

The fate of a pair of 2010 Toyota Priuses now rests with the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners.

County Council member Mark Root, R-District I, said today the board can purchase the vehicles, if it chooses, with money already appropriated in the 2010 budget.

"Attorney Says Vote to Buy Priuses Actually Failed"

July 21st, 2010

The South Bend Tribune reports.  Excerpt:

Oops.

It appears the St. Joseph County Council did not, in fact, pass an ordinance last week approving the purchase of two Toyota Priuses.

Council attorney Mike Trippel, who was on vacation last week, informed council members of that fact after returning to work Monday.

"Jail Chaplain in St. Joseph County to Keep his Job"

July 14th, 2010

The South Bend Tribune reports.  Excerpt:

After nearly an hour of testimony from people touched by his words and deeds, St. Joseph County Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to retain Steven Coyle as chaplain at the St. Joseph County Jail.

"IEDC Lists Reasons Businesses Don’t Want to Come Here"

July 1st, 2010

John Phair has an important ViewPoint article in the South Bend Tribune today in which he explains why businesses are afraid to locate in St. Joseph County.  His two main reasons are anti-business policies and one-party domination.  Excerpt:

Proposed Gravel Pit Near North Liberty Upsets Some Neighbors

June 21st, 2010

The South Bend Tribune's Erin Blasko reports.  Excerpt:
 

County Council member Dan Herbster, R-District F, said he has heard from constituents about the gravel pit and is "still trying to wrap my head around what the operation will be like."

At the same time, "I think people should have the liberty to use their property as they wish as long they don't harm their neighbors or the environment," he said.

County Should be Inviting to Business

February 3rd, 2010

My friend Debbie Fleming has a great article in the South Bend Tribune.  Read the article here.  Excerpt:

Caucus Members Pick Daniel Herbster to Replace Dennis Schafer on County Council

January 23rd, 2010

Today, Dan Herbster was chosen to fill the seat on the St. Joseph County Council formerly held by retring Dennis Schafer.  Read the South Bend Tribune article here.  Excerpt:

SOUTH BEND — Daniel Herbster, a 27-year-old law student and former candidate for state representative, is the newest member of St. Joseph County Council.