Meet the Candidates: Anne Mannix, South Bend Common Council At-Large
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Meet the Candidates: Anne Mannix, South Bend Common Council At-Large

I came to South Bend in 1986 with my husband who is a professor at Notre Dame. We raised our children in a historic home on West Washington Street and sent them to the public schools. I have a Master’s Degree in City and Regional Planning and have worked developing affordable housing over the last…

Meet the Candidates: Amanda Jean Grove, South Bend Common Council At-Large
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Meet the Candidates: Amanda Jean Grove, South Bend Common Council At-Large

Hello! My name is Amanda Jean Grove and I’m running for one of the At-Large seats on the South Bend Common Council. The reason I am running for office is simply because I love our city! I was born here in South Bend and I’m passionate about serving my beautiful home town. Our City is…

Meet the Candidates: Karen White, South Bend Common Council At-Large
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Meet the Candidates: Karen White, South Bend Common Council At-Large

Service to family, community, and education are the hallmarks of my life’s journey.  I attended Harrison Elementary School and graduated from Central High School.  I received my Bachelor’s Degree in psychology and social work from Indiana State University, Terre Haute, and my Master’s in Education from Indiana University Bloomington.  I am the former Associate Vice…

Meet the Candidates: Lori K. Hamann, South Bend Common Council At-Large
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Meet the Candidates: Lori K. Hamann, South Bend Common Council At-Large

While I am strongly encouraged by the accomplishments of Mayor Pete’s administration in transforming what was referred to as a dying city to a city that has a promising economic future, we could have set more just priorities. We could have been more aggressive taking on the challenges that confront our fellow citizens who are…

Meet the Candidates: Suzan Kesim, South Bend Common Council At-Large
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Meet the Candidates: Suzan Kesim, South Bend Common Council At-Large

The Kesim Action Committee is pleased to announce the candidacy of Suzan Kesim for South Bend Council At-Large. Many of you know me as an Advocate in our community. After attending South Bend Common Council meetings for over 3 years and participating in the 14 City Budget Hearings in 2018, I have decided it’s time to step…