Offices for the city of South Bend and St. Joseph County within the County-City Building and County Services Building are re-open. The offices had been closed with limited access to the public due to the pandemic. The St. Joseph County Health Department recently issued the recommendation to allow access once again. However, due to ongoing…
Most city and county offices continue to offer limited in-person access “until further notice” upon recommendation from the St. Joseph County Health Department. “The Board of Commissioners, the Mayor, and the Department of Health continue to monitor the pandemic, and currently plan to keep the County-City Courthouse Complex closed to the public until St. Joseph…
Tomorrow is primary day in Indiana. While thousands of voters will turn out to perform their basic duty as a citizen in a democratic society, even more will remain at home. Ironically, turnout is often at its lowest during local elections when each individual vote matters the most. Simply put, your vote is rarely more…
The May 7th primary election for South Bend mayor, common council, and city clerk is Tuesday. South Bend Voice believes that it is vitally important for voters to be informed before they head to the ballot box. While we do not endorse individual candidates, we provide equal opportunity for all candidates on the ballot to…
I was taught the value of hard work and honesty at a young age. My father and mother worked difficult jobs and made ends meet making terrific sacrifices along the way to ensure my sister and I had a better life than they had growing up. My father is the first male in his bloodline…
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…
I was born in the Philippines. My immigrant story shapes who I am and how I will serve all citizens as a member of the South Bend Common Council.
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…
My name is Amanda Govaert Konrath. I’m YOUR 2nd District Common Council candidate because I believe that everyone should have a seat at the table. As a foster parent, I have chosen to live my life as an advocate for the voiceless. As the mom the teenagers, I know how disenfranchised our youth feel. As…
The Committee to Unite District 1, has been working diligently to ensure that Karl Nichols is elected as the Common Council Member to represent District 1 on the City of South Bend. Having lived in the 1st District for 14 years, Karl realized it is time to ensure that EVERY resident of the district is…
