08-20-15 Press Release - Westside Residents are Demanding Better Response from City Leadership - Henry Davis Jr

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HENRY DAVIS JR. 2"dDistrict South Bend City Council For Immediate Release August 20, 2015 Contact: Stacy Gates 574- 904 -9161 Westside Residents are Demanding Better Response from City Leadership SOUTH BEND— Westside residents are peeved with the lack of transparency and leadership from council representatives and Mayor's office. Councilman Henry Davis, Jr., of the 2nd District is working with residents who have been adversely impacted by the 'Smart Street' initiative planned by the Mayor Pete administration. "It has been extremely difficult for the residents on the Western and Lincoln Way corridor to have their voices and concerns addressed. I continue to hear how residents are unhappy with crumbling infrastructure in neighborhoods and rising property taxes and subpar simple city services. We are truly at a crossroad," says Davis. Over the. past 3 years there have been multiple meetings about the corridor projects which was started by members of the LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association. In 2012 the South Bend Common Council passed a resolution to dedicate funding for planning. As a result of years of planning the residents' concerns have not been addressed and residents are demanding a better plan and answers. "Many of the residents feel like they are not being heard and that they are victims of gentrification. It is time for council members and the Mayor to listen and respond appropriately to the residents' concerns and wishes," stated Councilman Davis. There is a meeting scheduled today August 20, 2015 at the Charles Black Recreational Center for 6pm. Members of the public are invited and Council members have been sent invitations. The Charles Black Center is located at 3419 West Washington Street. 227 W. Jefferson Blvd. Rm. 441 County -City Building South Bend, IN Office: (574) 235 -9321 Voicemail: (574) 235 -5983 Email: hdavis @southbendin.gov