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o�sou Tx <br /> � dx <br /> :J b <br /> W eFAN� � <br /> 1865 <br /> NEWS RELEASE <br /> May 17, 2007 <br /> 3:00 p.m. <br /> Contact: Mikki Dobski, Director of Communications&Special Projects, 235-5855 or 876-1564 <br /> Municipal Government Week <br /> Public Information Banner <br /> Celebrating Municipal Government Week, the City today unveiled a new banner on the <br /> Colfax Garage. The bright yellow banner is covered, top to bottom, with examples of <br /> municipal government services and activities. The banner reads in bold letters, "City of <br /> South Bend; It's What We Do". <br /> "People don't often think about the many services municipal governments provide. From <br /> economic development, building neighborhoods, housing rehabilitation, and <br /> environmental services to after school programs, senior citizen centers, music, art , <br /> culture, sports, and entertainment...the list is overwhelming," said Mayor Luecke. "Our <br /> hope is that the banner will spur people to take a moment and think about the depth and <br /> breadth of services that the City of South Bend provides." <br /> Municipal Government Week is sponsored by the Indiana Association of Cities and <br /> Towns and aims to increase public awareness of local government and the many roles <br /> that it plays in everyday life, in the belief that a citizenry involved in and aware of their <br /> local government creates a stronger and healthier community. <br /> "We're hoping that this campaign will act as an inspiration or jumping off point for <br /> greater participation in local government throughout our community." <br /> The Municipal Government Week Banner also functions as a test run for future banners <br /> on the Colfax Garage. For the first time, this week, the city will be able to test <br /> installation, marketability and how the space can be used to partner with local <br /> organizations to promote community assets and events. <br /> -30- <br />