Meet the Candidates: Tim Scott, South Bend Common Council District 1
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Meet the Candidates: Tim Scott, South Bend Common Council District 1

During my two terms serving on the Common Council, I have found my 25 years of international business and management an invaluable tool to move South Bend forward. I have been humbled to be elected as the Common Council President by my peers, for the past 5 years. In the eight years as the 1st…

Meet the Candidates: Tim Scott, South Bend Common Council District 1
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Meet the Candidates: Tim Scott, South Bend Common Council District 1

My name is Tim Scott and I am seeking your vote for a second term. While unopposed in the Democratic primary, I feel it is important for voters know my accomplishments during my first term. I know I am working hard for my district as well as the city and I ask for your vote…

Council President Hopes for Police Tapes Closure Next Week

Council President Hopes for Police Tapes Closure Next Week

The president of the South Bend Common Council is reacting to yesterday’s ruling on the police tapes controversy, saying that he hopes to resolve the matter in the near future. “The Judge’s decision was an interesting one,” Scott told the South Bend Voice. “While some in the City will be disappointed in the overall outcome,…

South Bend Common Council Elects New Leadership Team

South Bend Common Council Elects New Leadership Team

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…

Police Body Cameras Could Come to South Bend as Soon as 2015

Police Body Cameras Could Come to South Bend as Soon as 2015

Police body cameras could be coming to South Bend in the near future, although a time frame for implementation, the precise cost and how the city will pay for the purchase of the technology is still up in the air. The South Bend Common Council unanimously passed a non-binding resolution on December 6 calling on…

South Bend Common Council Weighs Diversity in Police and Fire Departments

South Bend Common Council Weighs Diversity in Police and Fire Departments

The South Bend Common Council is actively discussing ways for the city to increase minority representation in the police and fire departments. The Common Council unanimously passed a non-binding resolution on December 8 that recognizes the “need to develop viable programs in both the South Bend Fire Department and the South Bend Police Department which…

South Bend Common Council Passes Social Media Ordinance
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South Bend Common Council Passes Social Media Ordinance

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…

Proposed South Bend Common Council Social Media Ordinance Could Spark Lawsuit
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Proposed South Bend Common Council Social Media Ordinance Could Spark Lawsuit

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…