A new page has been added to the Community Forum web site. See the page on Tax Abatement Documents in the right-hand column. There you will find the complete text of Bill 25-10, the tax abatement proposal sent to the South Bend Common Council on May 19th by Mayor Luecke (with the support of six Council members), the complete text of the tax abatement ordinance passed by the County Council on March 17, 2009, and much more.
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LUNCH WITH THE LEAGUE – Friday, June 10 at Noon "The Conflict Between the Federal Government and Indiana Over the Use of Medicaid Funds" Speaker: Ellyn Stecker, M.D., feminist family physician, member of the Board of PPIN When: Friday, June 10, 2011; Speaker at Noon, come as early as 11:30 to purchase lunch. Where:…
March 17: Community Forum Meeting on Real Change Now
Earlier this month, four South Bend women traveled to Indianapolis to share their organizing experiences at this year’s Prosperity Indiana Summit, “20/20 Seeing Opportunity through the Lens of Values.” The Summit is designed to push the boundaries of traditional community and economic development thinking and practice. Prosperity Indiana’s mission is to build a better future…
Upcoming Events
"A Little Taste of Peace" — Saturday, January 16, 2010 Each year the South Bend Human Rights Commission and other community organizations sponsor an evening in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthday. The Community Forum is one of the sponsors of this event and you are encouraged to attend and participate in a…
April 2: Community Forum Meeting on Payday Lending
Important Community Service, Necessary Evil, or Just Plain Evil Tuesday April 2nd, 6:00 -7:30 PM La Salle Branch SJC Library (3232 West Ardmore Trail, South Bend) Panelists Dr. Judith Fox, Clinical Professor of Law, Notre Dame Law School Dr. John Hagen, Philosopher, Statistician and Social Activist Cheryl Ashe, Community Activist John Kang, CEO Jubilee Initiative…
Aug 23: LaSalle Branch Library RETROFEST
This year, the Retrofest will celebrate the music of the ’80s. Expect face painting, raffles, and a live band!The event will be held from 11 AM to 3 PM at the LaSalle Branch Library on Ardmore Trail — across from LaSalle Square.
6th Annual Forum: Program and Sponsor List finalized
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…