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Dan Herbster Announces Re-election Bid, Files for Primary

January 11th, 2012

Here's the press release I issued today announcing that I've officially filed for re-election:

New Push for a Leaf Burning Ban

December 30th, 2011

As the South Bend Tribune reports, some residents of St. Joseph County are pushing for a ban on leaf burning in residential areas outside of city limits.  Excerpt:

"Council Amends [Parks Dept.] Firearms Code" to Comply with State Gun Rights Law

November 29th, 2011

The South Bend Tribune reports.  Excerpt:

By a vote of 8-0, the St. Joseph County Council amended the county code Tuesday to allow licensed gun owners to bring firearms into county parks.

The amendment brings the parks department into compliance with Senate Enrolled Act 292, which limits the ability of local governments to regulate firearms.

"School Safety Concerns Prompt St. Jude's Request to Vacate Part of Hildebrand Street"

November 29th, 2011

The South Bend Tribune reports.  Excerpts:

St. Jude Catholic Church and School has filed a petition with the county to vacate Hildebrand Street between St. Joseph and Carroll streets in the Gilmer Park neighborhood.

SB Tribune Calls for Consideration of Tax Abatement Ordiance Repeal

August 30th, 2011

The editorial board of the South Bend Tribune recently called for the County Council to have a frank discussion about the County's current restrictive tax abatement ordiance.  Excerpt:

"Tax Abatement Hearing in South Bend Turns Heated"

August 11th, 2011

Erin Blasko of the South Bend Tribune reports.  Excerpt:

Council member Dale DeVon, a Republican, chimed in next. He noted that, before Stripco, just one company had requested a tax abatement from the county since March 2009, when the current abatement ordinance first took effect.