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<br /> around these issues. This was really focused on the problem and next week will be focused on
<br /> what are some of the solutions.
<br /> Committeemember Karen White stated, I would like to thank the public and especially the young
<br /> people. I had the opportunity to visit, along with Councilmember Broden, the Robinson Center
<br /> where they made a presentation. It was just so encouraging. All of the young people, you've done
<br /> an excellent job clearly sharing your thoughts and wishes for the climate and environment which
<br /> we live in. I am very appreciative, and I look forward to the meeting next week.
<br /> Committeemember Regina Williams-Preston stated, I want to also say thank you to all. It was a
<br /> great presentation and great information. I'm really looking forward to moving toward solutions.
<br /> I have to say, unfortunately, I won't be able to attend that entire meeting, either. So many great
<br /> things happening. There's a meeting about the same time next week Wednesday,6:00 p.m. to 8:00
<br /> p.m. at the Civil Rights Heritage Center with Community Action for Education. We'll be working
<br /> with Todd Cummings,the Deputy Superintendent for South Bend Schools to look at where we are
<br /> going which is another extremely important conversation. What I would like to offer, request or
<br /> ask is seeing the recording of this and that and figure out ways to engage the entire community in
<br /> this conversation moving forward. So, thank you again.
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<br /> Co-Committee Chair Teshka stated, I would just like to echo some of the sentiments, and thank;
<br /> especially, the young people. Gosh, if I had half as much drive when I was in middle school and
<br /> high school as you guys do,maybe I would be running for President. I don't know. But,thank you.
<br /> Thank you for all the hard work that you've put into this. The research, the hours of dedication,
<br /> and for bringing it before us tonight. As Councilmember Broden and as Ms. Dorau had mentioned,
<br /> this is kind of a starting off point for a broader conversation about what next steps might look like.
<br /> I look forward to engaging you guys and the rest of the public in that conversation.
<br /> Co-Committee Chair Broden stated, Then last announcement, I promise, I would just like to
<br /> recognize Therese Dorau. In terms of her availability, accessibility, her outright smarts on all of
<br /> this, we are very blessed in our community. Very few people understand, she is almost entirely
<br /> that Office of Sustainability. She really has been carrying a huge workload for many, many years
<br /> and has been doing an outstanding job. I think tonight, at least from my standpoint, you have just
<br /> batted it out of the ballpark. I am actually going to stand, applaud and recognize you for your great
<br /> effort.
<br /> She went on,Then, last announcement, from at least the Health and Public Safety Committee side,
<br /> the Council had passed a biased crime resolution.As a follow up to that,there are some information
<br /> pieces on your way in if anyone is sort of interested in tracking that issue. There was a significant
<br /> vote down in our State House and I thought this might be a good opportunity for those gathered,
<br /> if you want information about another important issue for our community.
<br /> Co-Committee Chair Teshka stated, For Utilities, the next thing we are looking at is an update
<br /> from AEP sometime in the next month or so. Then we are also looking to hear back from Public
<br /> Works on their progress with the EPA in terms of our CSO issue. Other than that, that is it.
<br /> Co-Committee Chair Broden announced, And an invitation, at any point, you can contact your
<br /> South Bend Common Council Members. First (1st) initial, last name, at southbendin.gov. So, you
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