The League of Women Voters and the American Democracy Project are hosting a series of debates for the upcoming Congressional, state, and county elections. “We are delighted to be able to bring these political debates to people despite the pandemic,” said Dr. Elizabeth Bennion, Director of Voter Services and Engagement for the League and Campus Director of…
South Bend’s Common Council has a new president. District 1 Councilman Tim Scott will lead the Council in the New Year. He replaces outgoing president Oliver Davis, who declined to seek a second term as president. Oliver Davis served only one year as the Council president after six years as vice president. Both Scott and…
South Bend Common Council President Oliver Davis said this morning that he will not seek re-election as president. Davis had previously served 6 years as vice president. “Since being elected to the South Bend Common Council, I served as the Vice President (front passenger’s seat) for six years and the President (driver’s seat) for the…
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has filed a lawsuit against the city of South Bend over its recently-passed ordinance that regulates social media and Internet usage. The lawsuit was filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana in South Bend on behalf of Councilman Oliver Davis (6th District). The…
The South Bend Common Council approved an ordinance at Monday night’s council meeting that regulates the conduct of its members on social media. A few minor changes were made to the proposal prior to its passage. The ordinance would prohibit the posting of “obscene” images or videos on social media accounts. Offenders who violate the…
Council President Oliver Davis has announced that he is seeking a third term. “Councilman Oliver Davis, the man with the bow-tie, continues to ask for your vote, support, and prayers, as he works with you to tie together our families and businesses of the 6th District of South Bend so that our neighborhoods can be…
The South Bend Common Council is debating a proposed ordinance that would cover social media policies for its members. The ordinance could come up for a vote as early as December 8. The ordinance would prohibit the posting of “obscene” or “offensive” images or videos on social media accounts. Offenders who violate the ordinance would…
Sheila Niezgodski announced Wednesday night that she would seek the 6th District seat on the South Bend Common Council currently held by Oliver Davis. Niezgodski says that she is a lifelong resident of South Bend, residing in the 6th District for the past 16 years. “Today I believe that we are at a crossroads,” Niezgodski…
