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SouT11 <br /> O4.;1M '411i <br /> ' . BEND <br /> February- March 2014 <br /> 1865 <br /> Atwj" fete `Buttigie# <br /> Dear Neighbor, <br /> For the next seven months, this letter will be coming from Mark Neal, who will Events <br /> serve as Deputy Mayor during my deployment to Afghanistan. Mark, who Celebrate the Annual St. <br /> formerly served as City Controller, will lead the administration in my absence, as Patricles Day Parade on <br /> provided by state law. On his watch, residents can expect the same dedicated and Saturday, March 15. <br /> efficient service from city government as always, and the administration will <br /> continue its process of continuous improvement. Events start with an <br /> annual 9:00 a.m. Celtic <br /> music Mass <br /> Before deploying, I'll deliver the State of City address at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, at historic <br /> February 12 at Century Center's Bendix Theater. All South Bend residents are Saint Patrick Church. <br /> encouraged to attend, and I hope to see you there. I will report on the City's <br /> achievements in 2013 and outline our priorities for the year ahead. The address Parade steps off <br /> will include initiatives to continue to reduce violence, strengthen neighborhoods, at 11:00 a.m. <br /> create more jobs, and make government more efficient. A reception will follow along <br /> the speech. Jefferson Boulevard <br /> followed by the <br /> As we endure the toughest winter in years, I want to thank residents for their Fiddler's Hearth <br /> patience and cooperation with City employees who have worked hard, often in Greening of the <br /> dangerous conditions, to help make it safer and easier for us to navigate in the (East) Race. <br /> snow and bone-chilling cold. There are approximately 2,200 lane miles of <br /> pavement to be plowed and our crews have spent much of this winter working Help line the street <br /> around the clock on 12-hour shifts. As always, for any non-emergency questions &the race! <br /> or concerns,please call 311, the City's customer service line, Monday-Friday, 7:30 <br /> am-5:30 pm. Residents are asked to wait to report unplowed streets until 36 hours <br /> after snow has stopped falling to allow crews adequate time to complete all of <br /> their assigned routes, beginning with main roads. <br /> Please join me in thanking Mark Neal for his service to the City. I'm proud to <br /> serve our country but I will miss our hometown, and look eagerly forward to <br /> returning in October to resume my service to our great City and its residents. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Mayor Pete Buttigieg <br />