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At our committees and Council meeting on Thursday we received an update on the Courthouse operations, re-appropriated money back to the Courthouse operations, and approved legislation to accept American Rescue Plan Act monies.  We also discussed requested legislation regarding the bill before the US Senate regarding the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act 2021 that was ultimately tabled.  Click below to read my full notes.

We had a shorter Council meeting on Thursday evening.  Council received updates on the fundraising for SKiP Park, discussed two resolutions regarding the Courthouse budget reinstatement, and authorized the addition of two additional staff members.  Click below to read my full notes.

Council met on Thursday and the highlights include a large Finance agenda approving many of our capital improvement items for 2021 and approval of a new car wash on Kent Road.  See full notes by clicking below.

Council met this evening and passed our budget, which includes the largest capital improvements program in the history of the City by a 6 to 1 vote (Shaw voted no).

Some improvements coming to Ward 2 that I am excited about:  siding of Silver Springs Lodge, air conditioning, restroom, and kitchen renovations at Heritage Barn, re-surfacing of tennis courts at Silver Springs Park, removal of a condemned building at Bow Wow Beach, and several upgrades to Sherwood Acres Park!  This is just a small portion of the capital improvements coming in 2021.

Council had 3 Committee Meetings and our regular Council meeting on March 25^th.  Highlights include update from our local Municipal Court Judges and Clerk, approval of a new sidewalk program to begin in 2020, and discussion regarding paid family leave for City employees.  Full notes available by clicking below.