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Mayor Pete Buttigieg Remarks as Prepared for Delivery at Board of Public Safety Swearing-In Ceremony

June 19, 2019 Good morning. First of all, I want to thank the Board of Safety for the role you play in this community. The oversight you provide is among the most vital and valuable functions in public service, and it can never be acknowledged enough. Let me begin by congratulating the newest members of…

Mayor Pete Buttigieg Remarks for the 2019 State of the City Address

2019 State of the City Welcome Good evening. Thank you, Vice President White, for the introduction, and Pastor Patton for the invocation. Let’s hear it one more time for our student performers this evening! And thank you to the staff at the Morris Performing Arts Center for helping to bring this night about. I…

Mayor Pete Buttigieg Issues Statement on Western Manor Apartments

August 29, 2019 “Residents of the Western Manor Apartments are facing a crisis and deserve our attention and support. No one should face sudden, unjust rent hikes from landlords, and forcing over 100 families into this situation is unconscionable. I join community members in calling on the new owners of Western Manor to honor their…

Buttigieg Announces Corporation Counsel Departure

Contact: Mark Bode, 574-235-5853 mbode@southbendin.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BUTTIGIEG ANNOUNCES CORPORATION COUNSEL DEPARTURE Mayor Pete Buttigieg today announced the departure of Corporation Counsel Cristal Brisco. Ms. Brisco will transition to her new role as General Counsel for Saint Mary’s College in South Bend. “Cristal Brisco has proven to be a superb attorney, an insightful strategist,…

Mayor Buttigieg, Area High Schools to Participate in Voter Registration Efforts

Mayor Pete Buttigieg and the principals of South Bend-area high schools this month are encouraging eligible high school seniors to vote in the upcoming midterm elections. Mayor Buttigieg and the schools have engaged in the Cap, Gown, Vote! initiative through the organization Let America Vote. Schools are devoting resources to ensure that students who turn…

Buttigieg to Cut Ribbon On Technology Resource Center

November 5, 2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg will join City leaders and regional partners for the grand opening of South Bend’s Technology Resource Center (TRC) in Ignition Park on November 6, 2019. The ribbon cutting will consist of a 9:00 a.m. panel of local tech leaders followed by remarks from Mayor Buttigieg. The TRC was built…

Buttigieg to Cut Ribbon On Technology Resource Center

Buttigieg to Swear in AmeriCorps Members

October 28, 2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg will swear into service nearly 50 AmeriCorps members from across northern Indiana on Tuesday, October 29. The swearing-in ceremony, which begins at 10:00 a.m. at the Century Center Great Hall, will celebrate a new cohort of national service participants, several of whom are members of the City of South…

Buttigieg to Swear in AmeriCorps Members Tuesday

Buttigieg, Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. to Celebrate CommunityWINS Grant

South Bend Mayor Peter Buttigieg, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Wells Fargo will celebrate a 2018 Outstanding Achievement CommunityWINS® grant award on Tuesday, October 2 at 10:00 a.m. at the West Side Small Business Resource Center. An award in the amount of $50,000 will be presented to the Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. for…

Buttigieg to Join Pothole Patching Crews

February 4, 2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg will join City crews to patch potholes at the intersection of 26th and Wall Streets on Tuesday, February 5 at 9:15 a.m. Members of the media are invited to join the Mayor and City crews in filling potholes. The City filled 22,100 potholes in 2018. Below are a few…

Buttigieg to Highlight Fall ReLeaf Program

Mayor Pete Buttigieg will highlight the City’s 2018 Fall ReLeaf program at the intersection of Oakwood Boulevard and Parkview Place on Wednesday, November 7 at 11:15 a.m. The Mayor will join a ReLeaf crew to demonstrate how residents should prepare their leaves for pickup. Below are guidelines that residents are asked to follow for the…

Buttigieg to Highlight Fall ReLeaf Program

Buttigieg Announces New Director of Communications

BUTTIGIEG ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Pete Buttigieg has named Mark Bode as the new Director of Communications for the Mayor’s Office in South Bend. “I am happy to announce that we are bringing Mark on board,” Mayor Buttigieg said. “He will help our office highlight South Bend as a model for the state…

Buttigieg and Notre Dame Wireless Institute Faculty to Brief on Next Steps in Development of Platform for Advanced Wireless Research

Contact: Matt Cruz, 574-235-5849 press@southbendin.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BUTTIGIEG AND NOTRE DAME WIRELESS INSTITUTE FACULTY TO BRIEF ON NEXT STEPS IN DEVELOPMENT OF PLATFORM FOR ADVANCED WIRELESS RESEARCH Mayor Pete, City officials, Notre Dame’s Wireless Institute, and St. Joe Valley Metronet representatives will be on hand to discuss their site test as part of their…

Buttigieg Announces New Street to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

BUTTIGIEG ANNOUNCES NEW STREET TO HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. Today, Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center on the 88th birthday of the late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that portions of St. Joseph and Michigan Streets will be renamed to honor Dr. King. This name change…

Buttigieg to Announce New Dog Park

Mayor Pete Buttigieg will hold a press conference on Wednesday, October 11 to announce the location of South Bend’s second dog park. The press conference will be held at Rum Village Park at the former site of Safetyville. Speakers will include Mayor Buttigieg, VPA Executive Director Aaron Perri, Councilman Oliver Davis, and Claire McKay Bowen.…

Buttigieg Names James Mueller as New Executive Director of Community Investment

BUTTIGIEG NAMES JAMES MUELLER AS NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENT Today, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced that James Mueller will be the City's new Executive Director of Community Investment, transitioning from his current position as Chief of Staff to the Mayor. The Department of Community Investment plays a critical role in realizing the…

Buttigieg, City and County Parks Announce Community-Wide Bike Event

CONTACT: Matt Cruz, (574) 235-5849 mcruz@southbendin.gov FOR RELEASE: Monday April 10, 2017 BUTTIGIEG, CITY AND COUNTY PARKS ANNOUNCE COMMUNITY-WIDE BIKE EVENT Mayor Pete Buttigieg, in conjunction with St. Joseph County Parks Director Evie Kirkwood held a press event to announce the first annual Mayors’ Bike Ride on Monday, April 10 at 2pm at the Howard…

Buttigieg Launches City Performance Management Program with Bloomberg Partners

BUTTIGIEG LAUNCHES CITY PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WITH BLOOMBERG PARTNERS Today Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced the launch of the City’s Performance Management Program (SBStat), in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Johns Hopkins Center for Government Excellence (GovEx). This program develops performance analytics that align departmental efforts with citywide goals and helps the City deliver more…

Buttigieg Names Interim Director of Community Investment

July 11, 2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg has announced Jitin Kain as Interim Executive Director of Community Investment for the City of South Bend. Kain, who will begin his new role on July 15, replaces James Mueller, who has been on a leave of absence from the City during his mayoral run. Kain will continue to…

Buttigieg to Join Community Leaders at Civil Rights Heritage Center

June 19, 2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg will attend a press conference with community leaders at 4:00 p.m. at the Civil Rights Heritage Center to discuss healing and the path forward in the wake of Sunday’s officer-involved shooting. Who: Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Common Council leadership, South Bend NAACP President Michael Patton, South Bend Police Chief Scott…

Mayor Buttigieg to Temporarily Rename Streets in Honor of Solidarity Day and Dyngus Day

April 19, 2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg will temporarily rename two streets on Monday, April 22. The intersection of West Western Avenue and Laurel Street, outside LaSalle Landing Lodge #298, South Bend Elks, 1001 W. Western Avenue, will become Solidarity Day Drive at 11:30 a.m. The intersection of Ford Street and South Warren Street, outside the…

Buttigieg to Highlight City’s Asphalt Crack Sealing Program

March 25, 2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg will highlight the City’s Asphalt Crack Sealing program on Edison Avenue between Sample and Ford Streets on Tuesday, March 26 at 9:00 a.m. The Mayor will join a Streets crew to demonstrate how asphalt crack sealing works and explain why it’s an important preventative measure in road maintenance. Event…

Buttigieg to Highlight City's Asphalt Crack Sealing Program

March 25, 2019 - Mayor Pete Buttigieg will highlight the City’s Asphalt Crack Sealing program on Edison Avenue between Sample and Ford Streets on Tuesday, March 26 at 9:00 a.m. The Mayor will join a Streets crew to demonstrate how asphalt crack sealing works and explain why it’s an important preventative measure in road maintenance.…

Buttigieg Announces Transition in Mayor's Office

February 28, 2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced today that Deputy Chief of Staff and Policy Director Suzanna Fritzberg would be leaving the City in the coming weeks to accept a position at Schmidt Futures in New York City, where she will drive grantmaking in the area of economic mobility, investing in ideas and projects that…

Buttigieg to Deliver State of the City Address on March 12

February 20, 2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg will deliver his eighth State of the City address at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at the Morris Performing Arts Center. The address is free and open to the public. Free parking will be available at any of the downtown public parking garages after 5:00 p.m. Who:…

Buttigieg to Make Annual Administrative and Financial Address to Common Council

February 11, 2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg will join the South Bend Common Council for his annual Administrative and Financial Address on Monday, February 11 at 7:00 p.m. The presentation will cover the City’s financial health and 2019 budgetary priorities. Event details: Who: Mayor Pete Buttigieg What: Annual Administrative Address to Common Council When: Monday,…

Buttigieg to Cut Ribbon on Lincoln Way West & Charles Martin Sr Drive

The Lincoln Way West and Charles Martin Sr Drive Intersection Improvement Project narrowed the intersection by adding new curbs and sidewalks to make it more pedestrian-friendly. Other improvements included street paving, decorative lighting, new traffic signals and landscaping. Mayor Pete Buttigieg and representatives from the City of South Bend will mark the completion of the…

Buttigieg to Cut Ribbon on Boland Trail

Mayor Pete Buttigieg and representatives from the City of South Bend will mark the completion of the new Boland Trail on Thursday, November 8 at 10:30 a.m. The ribbon cutting will take place near the midway point of the trail near the new retaining wall. Boland Drive will be closed at Portage Avenue and Riverside…

Buttigieg, Health Department to Highlight Free Lead Testing for Students

To promote the health of South Bend children, the City and the St. Joseph County Health Department, in partnership with the South Bend Community School Corporation and South Bend Medical Foundation, are providing free lead screening at Muessel Elementary School on Thursday October 25, 2018 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. To highlight this event and commemorate Lead…

Buttigieg to Temporarily Rename "Fighting Irish Drive"

Mayor Pete Buttigieg will temporarily rename Michigan St. “Fighting Irish Drive” at the intersection of Michigan St. and Washington St. on Monday, August 27 at 11:30 a.m. The temporary renaming comes the week of the famed University of Notre Dame vs. University of Michigan rivalry football game, and the first Notre Dame football game of…

Buttigieg to Present City-Wide Budget Overview to Council

Mayor Pete Buttigieg will present the city-wide budget overview to the South Bend Common Council on Wednesday, August 1 at 5:00 p.m. The Mayor will discuss recent successes, ongoing projects, and upcoming challenges for the administration. The presentation will kick off a series of nine public budget hearings on Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. from August…

Buttigieg, City Officials to Cut Ribbon at New Fire Stations #4

Mayor Pete Buttigieg, South Bend Fire Chief Steve Cox, and District 2 Common Councilmember Regina Williams-Preston will cut a ceremonial ribbon to open the new South Bend Fire Station #4 on Tuesday, June 12 at 12:45 p.m. at 220 N Olive Street. There will be refreshments and an open house following the ceremony. The new…

Buttigieg Signs Cities Open Internet Pledge

Mayor Pete Buttigieg has signed the Cities Open Internet Pledge, which comes in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s recent repeal of its Open Internet order (also known as Net Neutrality). The repeal opens the door for internet service companies to interfere with consumer access to certain websites, including government domains. “South Bend residents expect…

Mayor Pete Buttigieg's Remarks as Prepared for the 2018 State of the City Address

Good evening. Thank you, Principal Seitz, for hosting us here at Adams High School, and to the choir for that performance. I want to thank Dr. Spells for being here this evening, and for the work you and the School Board are doing to prepare South Bend’s next generation. I was delighted to learn that…

Buttigieg to Deliver State of the City Address on March 13

Mayor Pete Buttigieg will deliver his seventh State of the City address at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the John Adams High School Auditorium. The address will be followed by a reception open to the public. Who: Mayor Pete Buttigieg What: 2018 State of the City address When: Tuesday, March 13 at…

Buttigieg Comments on Rate Case

Yesterday the City of South Bend submitted testimony to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission expressing the City’s concern about the impacts of Indiana & Michigan Power’s proposed rate increase on middle and low-income South Bend residents. The City of South Bend voiced specific concerns about the steep, uneven rate hike, which would raise the fixed…

Buttigieg Names Laura O'Sullivan as Chief of State

Today Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced that he has named Laura O’Sullivan as Chief of Staff to the Mayor, starting October 2. O’Sullivan joins the office from the University of Notre Dame, where she most recently served as Director of Athletic Events & Stewardship. “Laura will be a great addition to our City leadership team. Her…

Buttigieg To Open New Roundabout at Olive & Sample St.

Mayor Pete Buttigieg along with St. Joseph County officials and community leaders will open the new roundabout at the intersection of Olive St. and Sample St. on Friday, July 28 at 10 a.m. The roundabout and other intersection improvements were a joint project between the City of South Bend and St. Joseph County with the…

Buttigieg Comments on Lowest Unemployment Rate in Years

BUTTIGIEG COMMENTS ON LOWEST UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IN YEARS Mayor Pete Buttigieg responded today to statistics indicating that South Bend’s unemployment rate remains near its lowest level in nearly two decades. According to a report released earlier this week by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, South Bend’s unemployment rate was 3.2 percent in May, showing…

Buttigieg Announces South Bend's Intention to Join the Mayors' National Climate Action Agenda

Buttigieg Announces South Bend’s Intention to Join the Mayors’ National Climate Action Agenda Mayor Pete Buttigieg today announced today he intends for the City of South Bend join with cities and states that embrace the principles laid out in the Paris Agreement. “South Bend has already been directly affected by climate change. Meanwhile, renewable energy…

Buttigieg Announces Progress on Fire Station NO. 9

CONTACT Matt Cruz, 574-235-5849 press@southbendin.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BUTTIGIEG ANNOUNCES PROGRESS ON FIRE STATION NO. 9 Today, Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced the planned acquisition of land on Mishawaka Ave. for the construction of a new Fire Station No. 9. The new station at this site will improve the quality of fire and emergency medical services…

Buttigieg Announces Appointment to Board of Public Safety

November 8, 2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg has announced his next appointment to the South Bend Board of Public Safety. Melissa Colpitts will fill the empty position on the board, becoming the fifth member. Colpitts currently serves as the Human Resources Generalist and Benefits Coordinator for the City of South Bend. She is a graduate of…

Mayors Keller and Buttigieg Raise the Stakes for Lobos vs. Fighting Irish

September 10, 2019 This Saturday, September 14, 2019, the University of New Mexico (UNM) will face off against Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller’s alma mater, the University of Notre Dame (ND), in South Bend, Indiana. To make things a little more interesting, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Mayor Keller announced a bet on the game,…

Buttigieg Delivers Homelessness Update to Common Council

August 19, 2019 Tonight Mayor Pete Buttigieg delivered an update to the South Bend Common Council on a number of positive developments regarding the City’s approach to alleviating homelessness. The City has chosen to reallocate funds previously intended for a gateway center into an expansive set of permanent supportive housing units, after securing multiple new…

Buttigieg Names Deputy Chief of Staff

March 15, 2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg has named Genevieve Miller as Deputy Chief of Staff for the City of South Bend Mayor’s Office. Miller joins the Mayor’s Office from the Business Analytics team in the Department of Innovation & Technology. She previously led the City’s Bloomberg Mayors Challenge team, distinguishing South Bend as one of…

Buttigieg Names Chief Innovation Officer

Mayor Pete Buttigieg has named Denise Linn Riedl as Chief Innovation Officer for the City of South Bend. Riedl joins the City from the City Tech Collaborative in Chicago, IL. She previously worked at the Smart Chicago Collaborative and the Federal Communications Commission. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Virginia…

Buttigieg Names Controller

Mayor Pete Buttigieg has announced Daniel Parker as Controller for the City of South Bend. Parker joins the City from Beacon Health System, where he served as Director of Value-Based Strategy. Dan also serves as an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University South Bend, teaching Government Accounting & Healthcare Finance classes. He is a member…

Buttigieg to Highlight Lamppost Lighting Program Thursday

Mayor Pete Buttigieg and the Department of Public Works will highlight the 2018 Lamppost Lighting Program on Thursday, October 4 at 11:30 a.m. Mayor Buttigieg will install a solar-powered lamppost at a resident’s home at 815 Cottage Grove Avenue. The Lamppost Lighting Program assists homeowners with lighting enhancements to their neighborhoods through front yard lamppost…

Buttigieg Names Director of Code Enforcement

Mayor Pete Buttigieg has announced Tracy Skibins as Director of Code Enforcement for the City of South Bend. Skibins was named Interim Director on August 31. “Tracy Skibins has already exhibited strong leadership during her tenure with Code Enforcement,” said Buttigieg. “I look forward to working with Tracy in her new role as we enhance…

Buttigieg to Cut Ribbon On City's First Electric Vehicle Charging Station Downtown

Mayor Pete Buttigieg and the City’s Office of Sustainability will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for its first electric vehicle (EV) charging station on Wednesday, April 11 at noon. The ribbon cutting celebrates the installation of the station at the southeast corner of Jefferson and Lafayette Boulevards in downtown South Bend. Members of the media,…

Mayor Buttigieg, SBPD Chief Ruszkowski to Attend Gathering of Mayors and Police Chiefs

Mayor Pete Buttigieg and South Bend Police Chief Scott Ruszkowski will attend a meeting of mayors and police chiefs held by the United States Conference of Mayors on April 9 and 10. The convening, titled “Keeping Cities Safe in a Changing Environment,” will examine the current state of policing, highlight best practices, and discuss the…

Mayor Buttigieg to Launch USCM Automation Task Force

Mayor Pete Buttigieg will launch a task force titled “Automation and the Impacts on America’s Cities” at the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) Winter Meeting on Friday, January 26. The task force will connect mayors from across the country to prepare for the effects of increased mechanization and digitalization in the American economy. "Automation…

Buttigieg Expresses Support for Community Efforts to Reduce Violence

Mayor Pete Buttigieg today responded to a cluster of violent incidents last weekend in South Bend. “South Bend has not been immune to this year's increase in violent crime across the United States, and the violence that occurred last week is unacceptable,” said Buttigieg. “The South Bend Police Department is addressing these cases, and tackling…

Buttigieg Proposes Paid Parental Leave

Mayor Pete Buttigieg has requested that the 2018 budget include provisions for the City of South Bend to offer employees paid parental leave starting with the new fiscal year. The policy would provide eligible City employees with six weeks of 100 percent paid parental leave that may be taken continuously or in weekly increments over…

Buttigieg on Today's Statehouse Vote: State Should Protect Customer Choice and Solar Jobs

Contact: Matt Cruz 574-235-5849 press@southbendin.gov BUTTIGIEG ON TODAY’S STATEHOUSE VOTE: STATE SHOULD PROTECT CUSTOMER CHOICE AND SOLAR JOBS Today Mayor Pete Buttigieg offered the following statement regarding today’s scheduled vote on Senate Bill 309 by the Utilities Committee in the State House of Representatives: “Solar installations are a growing part of our economy, and this…

Buttigieg: We Cannot Afford Further Delay on Water Funding

Contact: Matt Cruz 574-235-5849, press@southbendin.gov March 27, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BUTTIGIEG: WE CANNOT AFFORD FURTHER DELAY ON WATER FUNDING After more than a year of public conversation about the City’s water capital needs and several months of debate on legislative solutions, Mayor Pete Buttigieg issued the following statement today regarding water funding: “Delivering safe,…

Buttigieg To Deliver State of the City Address on Tuesday, March 28, 2017

CONTACT: Matt Cruz, (574-235-5849) press@southbendin.gov FOR RELEASE: March 10, 2017 BUTTIGIEG TO DELIVER STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS ON TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2017 Mayor Pete Buttigieg will deliver his sixth State of the City address at 6:00pm on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at the Riley High School Auditorium. The address will be followed by a…

Buttigieg to Kick Off 2019 Fall ReLeaf Program Monday, October 28

October 25, 2019 On Monday, October 28, Mayor Pete Buttigieg will meet with City crews to kick off the 2019 Fall ReLeaf program at 4:30 p.m. in the 1700 block of Scottswood Drive. The Mayor will join a ReLeaf crew to demonstrate how residents should prepare their leaves for pickup. For the 2019 program, the…

Buttigieg to Kick Off 2019 Fall ReLeaf Program Monday, October 28

Buttigieg Leads South Bend in Becoming a CDFI-Friendly City

June 3, 2019 On Tuesday, June 4, local stakeholders from banks, credit unions, and community organizations will join national experts from the Community Development Financial Institution industry to discuss the possibility of South Bend becoming a “CDFI Friendly City.” CDFIs are mission-driven lenders with the potential to help residents seeking funding for personal credit building,…

Buttigieg Issues Statement on Weekend Violence

April 29, 2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg today issued a statement on two shootings this weekend: “This weekend’s shootings on William and Walnut streets were senseless acts of violence. The fact that the victims were both teenage men of color underscores that law enforcement and neighborhoods must work together to intervene and stop the cycle of…

Buttigieg Announces He Will Not Run for Mayor

Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced today that he will not run for a third term as mayor of South Bend. Some excerpts of his remarks are printed below: “When I returned home to South Bend just over a decade ago, I did so hoping I could get involved and make a difference in my hometown. Very…

Mayor Buttigieg Comments on Officer-Involved Shooting

Mayor Pete Buttigieg was notified this afternoon of the results of Metro Homicide’s investigation into the officer-involved shooting on Tuesday, March 27. The investigation found that South Bend Police Officer Samuel Chaput’s use of his weapon was justifiable in self-defense after he was assaulted by Terrance Eppenger, based on statements by several witnesses to the…

Buttigieg Declares Local Disaster Emergency and Issues Travel Advisory

Mayor Pete Buttigieg has declared the City of South Bend under a local disaster emergency and issued a travel advisory for all flooded areas at 4:15 p.m. today. Residents are advised to restrict non-essential travel near flooded areas including closed streets; however, essential travel such as going to and from work is not impacted. Even…

Buttigieg Announces Largest Investment in Parks in City History

Today the City of South Bend unveiled My South Bend Parks & Trails, a holistic overhaul of the South Bend parks system. This plan is a combination of park, trail, and riverfront upgrades that will fundamentally change the landscape of South Bend’s shared green spaces throughout the city. Inspired by the community’s request for an…

Buttigieg on Today's Statehouse Vote: State Should Protect Customer Choice and Solar Jobs

Today Mayor Pete Buttigieg offered the following statement regarding today’s scheduled vote on Senate Bill 309 by the Utilities Committee in the State House of Representatives: “Solar installations are a growing part of our economy, and this legislation would make our city worse off. Taking away fair returns from families and businesses who invest in…

City Announces Transition in Diversity & Inclusion Leadership

November 14, 2019 The City of South Bend announced today that Diversity & Inclusion Officer Christina Brooks will be leaving the City on Friday, December 6, after accepting the position of Chief Equity Officer and Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for the City of Fort Worth, Texas. Brooks joined the City in…

City to Hold Public Meeting Regarding Disparity Study

October 2, 2019 The City’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion, in partnership with Colette Holt & Associates (CHA), will hold a public meeting to reveal the results of the City’s first Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) disparity study on Thursday, October 3 at 5:00 p.m. at the Charles Martin Youth Center. The CHA team…

City Administration to Hold Town Hall

June 22, 2019 Mayor Pete Buttigieg and South Bend Police Chief Scott Ruszkowski will participate in a town hall moderated by NAACP South Bend Chapter President Apostle Michael Patton tomorrow, June 23 at 3:30 p.m. at Washington High School. Buttigieg and Ruszkowski will outline the process for officer-involved shooting investigations and hearings before the Board…

City Partners with Oaklawn, Beacon Health on Recovery Coach Program

The City of South Bend is partnering with Oaklawn Psychiatric Center, Beacon Health System, and the Michiana Opioid Task Force to deploy peer addiction recovery coaches in the Memorial Hospital of South Bend ER and other sites across the community. Led by the Michiana Opioid Task Force, the Crisis to 90 Days Recovery Coach Program…

City to Celebrate Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community Designation

Mayor Pete Buttigieg and representatives of the League of American Bicyclists and the Bike Michiana Coalition will unveil a new Bike Friendly Community (BFC) sign to mark South Bend’s Silver Level designation from the League of American Bicyclists on Wednesday, August 15. The sign unveiling will take place at 11:00 a.m. at the northeast corner…

City Releases Climate Action Plan

November 4, 2019 The Mayor Pete Buttigieg administration has released Carbon Neutral 2050, a climate action plan for the City of South Bend. The Carbon Neutral 2050 Plan sets ambitious community-wide goals to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, first targeting a 26% reduction by 2025, to demonstrate South Bend’s willingness to honor the U.S. commitment…

City Celebrates Passage of 2020 Budget

October 15, 2019 Last night the South Bend Common Council adopted the final budget of Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s administration, representing the culmination of months of public hearings and budget input sessions. Despite revenue challenges stemming from the full implementation of property tax caps, the 2020 budget sets up the City for continued financial stability by…

South Bend Police Chief Issues Order Concerning Body-Worn Cameras

June 18, 2019 At the request of Mayor Pete Buttigieg, today South Bend Police Chief Scott Ruszkowski issued the following general order confirming the City’s expectation that per the SBPD duty manual, all officers are to keep their body cameras activated when engaging with civilians: “Officers should activate their body cameras during all work-related interactions…

Next Mayor's Night Out Thursday, May 30

May 23, 2019 The next Mayor’s Night Out, featuring Mayor Pete Buttigieg and other City officials, will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the South Bend Civic Theatre. Due to high expected turnout, the Mayor will speak to residents in a town hall format, in which residents can write questions…

City to Host Kickoff of Green and Healthy Homes Initiative to Reduce Home Health Hazards

March 26, 2019 The City of South Bend, supported by a $50,000 grant from the State of Indiana, will host a kickoff and first onboarding session for the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) on March 27 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The kickoff will take place on the 8th floor of the County City…

City Partners with United Way, Notre Dame Clinical Law Center on Housing Summit

January 17, 2019 The City of South Bend is partnering with the United Way of St. Joseph County and the Notre Dame Clinical Law Center to host a housing summit on Friday, January 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Charles Black Recreation Center. The event will feature a welcome from Mayor Pete…

City Partners with Notre Dame School of Architecture on Exhibit

January 16, 2019 The City of South Bend’s Department of Community Investment and the University of Notre Dame School of Architecture are partnering on the January 17 opening of “REVISIONING SOUTH BEND’S WEST BANK”, an exhibition of student work featuring designs and concepts for the West Bank of South Bend opening on Thursday, January 17. …

Next Mayor's Out Thursday, January 17

January 7, 2019 The City of South Bend is announcing that the next Mayor’s Night Out, featuring Mayor Pete Buttigieg and other city officials, will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles Black Recreation Center. Residents are invited to come have a five-minute one-on-one conversation with the Mayor as…

Next Mayor's Night Out Thursday, November 8

The City of South Bend is announcing that the next Mayor’s Night Out, featuring Mayor Pete Buttigieg and other city officials, will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the Jackson Intermediate Center. Residents are invited to come have a five-minute one-on-one conversation with the Mayor as well as City department…

City Announces New Funding for Lead-Safe Homes

Tomorrow, the City of South Bend will announce new funding for lead-safe home repair. South Bend is one of six cities receiving competitive Lead Hazard Reduction Demonstration Grant funding through the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) to fund lead-safe home repair grants to homeowners and property owners. As part of the program, over…

Next Mayor's Night Out Tuesday, September 18

The next Mayor’s Night Out, featuring Mayor Pete Buttigieg and other city officials, will be held on Tuesday, September 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center. Residents are invited to come have a five-minute one-on-one conversation with the Mayor as well as City department heads and staff.…

Next Mayor's Night Out Tuesday, July 31

The City of South Bend is announcing that the next Mayor’s Night Out, featuring Mayor Pete Buttigieg and other city officials, will be held on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the Pinhook Park Recreation Center. Residents are invited to come have a five-minute one-on-one conversation with the Mayor as well as City…

Drucker Institute Announces Partnership With City

The Drucker Institute at Claremont Graduate University announced today a new initiative to help turn South Bend, Indiana, into “The City of Lifelong Learning.” The project is being coordinated with the Office of South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg and seeded with $500,000 in grant funding from Google.org and Walmart, both of which have demonstrated a…

Next Mayor's Night Out Thursday, May 3

The next Mayor’s Night Out, featuring Mayor Pete Buttigieg and other city officials, will be held on Thursday, May 3 at 5:30 p.m. at McKinley Primary Center. Residents are invited to come have a five-minute one-on-one conversation with the Mayor as well as City department heads and staff. Please call 311 for more information. Event…

Next Mayor's Night Out Tuesday, January 16

The City of South Bend is announcing that the next Mayor’s Night Out, featuring Mayor Pete Buttigieg and other city officials, will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the Monroe Primary Center. Residents are invited to come have a five-minute one-on-one conversation with the Mayor as well as City department…

City of South Bend Receives Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting

Mayor Pete Buttigieg praised City of South Bend finance staff Thursday after learning that the administration has received the Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR) from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). The honor recognizes South Bend for its Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016. South…

Next Mayor's Night Out Thursday, October 26

The City of South Bend is announcing that the next Mayor’s Night Out, featuring Mayor Pete Buttigieg and other city officials, will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Charles Martin Youth Center. Residents are invited to come have a five-minute one-on-one conversation with the Mayor as well as City…

Next Mayor's Night Out Thursday, August 31

The City of South Bend is announcing that the next Mayor’s Night Out, featuring Mayor Pete Buttigieg and other city officials, will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at John Adams High School. Residents are invited to come have a five-minute one-on-one conversation with the Mayor as well as City department…

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Fr. Theodore Hesburgh Monument Unveiling: Wednesday, June 21

Contact: Mark Bode, 574-235-5853 mbode@southbendin.gov DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. & FR. THEODORE HESBURGH MONUMENT UNVEILING: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 The City of South Bend announces the unveiling of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Father Theodore Hesburgh monument on Wednesday, June 21st, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. in Leighton Plaza (130 S Main Street)…

Next Mayor's Night Out Tonight

NEXT MAYOR’S NIGHT OUT TONIGHT: TUESDAY, APRIL 25 The City of South bend is announcing that the next Mayor’s Night Out, featuring Mayor Pete Buttigieg and other city officials, will be held tonight, Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 at 5:30pm at Ivy Tech Community College at 220 Dean Johnson Blvd, South Bend, IN. Residents are invited…

City Announces Next Mayor's Night Out

Contact: Matt Cruz 574-235-5849 press@southbendin.gov CITY ANNOUNCES NEXT MAYOR'S NIGHT OUT The City of South bend is announcing that the next Mayor’s Night Out, featuring Mayor Pete Buttigieg and other city officials, will be held on Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 at 5:30pm at Ivy Tech Community College at 220 Dean Johnson Blvd, South Bend, IN.…

Black History Month Celebration 2022

The City of South Bend is pleased to host the 7th Annual Black History Month Awards Ceremony honoring local Black leaders. The event will be held at the Charles Black Community Center at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24. The City of South Bend has announced the list of the 2022 Black History Month Awardees,…

City Administration Highlights 2020 Budget Scheduled for Vote Today in Common Council

October 14, 2019 Today the Buttigieg administration is preparing for the October 14 Common Council meeting, where a vote is scheduled on the proposed 2020 budget for the City of South Bend. Resulting from months of preparation and collaboration, the administration’s budget proposal focuses strategic spending on the City’s neighborhoods, shaped with input and recommendations…

City Announces Transition in Mayor's Office

October 4, 2019 The City of South Bend announced today that Director of Community Outreach Cherri Peate will be leaving the Mayor’s Office on Friday, October 4, to seek new opportunities. Peate joined the City as outreach director in March 2013. She developed and managed the South Bend Youth Task Force (SBYTF), an advocacy group…

City Announces Transition in Fire Department Leadership

October 1, 2019 The City of South Bend announced today that Fire Department Chief Steve Cox will be leaving the City on Friday, October 4, after being appointed as Indiana State Fire Marshal by Governor Eric Holcomb. Cox was sworn onto the South Bend Fire Department in 1993 and has served in several different roles…

Santiago Garces to Become Director of Innovation and Performance for City of Pittsburgh

On December 21 the City of South Bend announced the departure of its Chief Innovation Officer Santiago Garces, who is moving onto a new opportunity with the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Garces joined the City in 2013 after earning undergraduate degrees in political science and electrical engineering, and a graduate degree from the ESTEEM program…

City Announces Transition in Finance Leadership

The City of South Bend announced today that City Controller Jennifer Hockenhull would be leaving the City in the coming weeks to join family in Washington State. She has accepted the Controller position at Bastyr University in Kenmore, Washington. Hockenhull joined the City as Deputy Controller in 2014 and became Controller in May 2017. During her…

South Bend to Host U.S. Conference of Mayors Automation Task Force

South Bend and Mayor Pete Buttigieg will host members of the United States Conference of Mayors Task Force on Automation from July 26-27. Mayor Buttigieg, who chairs the task force, will be joined by mayors and thought leaders on the future of automation and artificial intelligence. The task force examines a number of automation challenges,…

Mayor's Office Accepting Applications for Youth Task Force

The Office of Mayor Pete Buttigieg is now accepting applications for its Youth Task Force, now in its fifth class of students. A volunteer community service program, the Task Force is open to all students in grades 9-12 who attend school in South Bend. The Youth Task Force provides an opportunity for youths to make…

City Joins Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy

Mayor Pete Buttigieg today committed to the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy, a global coalition of city leaders dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing community resilience to the unavoidable impacts of climate change, and increasing access to sustainable energy. By joining the Global Covenant of Mayors, the City commits to measuring…

SOUTH BEND NAMED A SILVER LEVEL BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY BY THE LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS

Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized South Bend with a Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) Award. The award recognizes South Bend for “impressive commitments to bicycling” through investment in bicycling promotion, education programs, infrastructure and pro-bicycling policies. South Bend is only the second Indiana community to ever receive the Silver BFC Award. Furthermore,…

City Billboards Honor Local African Americans During Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, the City of South Bend today released a series of billboards around the community intended to enrich residents’ understanding of local African Americans who have contributed to South Bend’s history and culture. Each honoree will be recognized on three digital billboards located by the Linebacker Lounge, Ironwood Rd and…

City Joins "Imagine a Day Without Water" to Raise Awareness About Value of Water

Mayor Pete Buttigieg and the City of South Bend today joined elected officials, water utilities, community leaders, and businesses participating in the third annual Imagine a Day Without Water, a nationwide day of education and advocacy about the value of water. Led by the Value of Water Campaign, hundreds of organizations across the country will…

City Starting Downtown Walk and Ride Program

July 18, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CITY STARTING DOWNTOWN WALK AND RIDE PROGRAM Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced Tuesday that the City will hold a weekly walk and bike ride around downtown South Bend to encourage exercise and educate residents on the uses of Smart Streets. The program will run from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.…

City Launches Commuter Benefit Program in Partnership with Local Employers

October 21, 2019 The City of South Bend, in partnership with local employers, has launched Commuters Trust, a new transportation benefit program. The program is a result of South Bend winning a $1,000,000 three-year grant through the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge. Commuters Trust is a collaboration between the City, local employers, and transportation providers –…

City Launches Commuter Benefit Program in Partnership with Local Employers

City Announces Transition in Code Enforcement Leadership

September 27, 2019 The City of South Bend announced today that Code Enforcement Director Tracy Skibins will be leaving the City on Friday, October 4 after accepting the position of Senior Director of Emergency Management at the University of Notre Dame. Skibins joined the City in February 2016 as Deputy Director of Code Enforcement and…

Phase I of Quiet Zone Completed for City’s West Side

June 24, 2019 The City of South Bend Department of Public Works announces the first phase of establishing a Quiet Zone on the City’s west side has been completed. A Quiet Zone for the Norfolk Southern crossings at the Grandview Avenue, Meade Street and Olive Street crossings went into effect on Monday, June 17. Quiet…

Phase I of Quiet Zone Completed for City’s West Side

South Bend Receives $50,000 Inclusive Procurement Grant

June 6, 2019 The Citi Foundation and Living Cities yesterday announced the expansion of the City Accelerator initiative on Inclusive Procurement, a retake on its fourth cohort, to 10 additional U.S. cities, including South Bend. The 10 cities will work together over the next year to pursue a range of projects to find innovative, effective,…

City, Beacon, Local Partners to Host My Brother's Keeper Update

May 9, 2019 The City of South Bend and local partners will host an update to the South Bend’s My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Community Challenge at the Charles Black Community Center on Wednesday, May 15 at 6:00 p.m. The update will consist of a panel discussion on how to address opportunity gaps and drive systemic…

City Advances to Semifinals for City Accelerator Inclusive Procurement Grant

May 6, 2019 The City of South Bend has advanced to the semifinalist round for the Living Cities City Accelerator Inclusive Procurement Grant of $50,000. The City Accelerator initiative is supported by the Citi Foundation and managed by the Living Cities organization, with technical support from Griffin and Strong LLC Law Firm. This year’s City…

City Receives Grant Funding from State for Paving

The City of South Bend has secured additional funding for road projects through the state of Indiana’s Community Crossings Matching Grant. The City was awarded $599,922.39 and will match the grant with local funds. The funds will be used to pave 10 lane miles and to update cross ramps to ADA standards of four streets…

City Receives Grant Funding from State for Paving

April 9, 2019 - The City of South Bend has secured additional funding for road projects through the state of Indiana’s Community Crossings Matching Grant. The City was awarded $599,922.39 and will match the grant with local funds. The funds will be used to pave 10 lane miles and to update cross ramps to ADA…

City Launches Rental Safety Verification Program

February 26, 2019 Last night the South Bend Common Council approved a bill launching the Rental Safety Verification Program (RSVP). The bill was co-sponsored by Councilmembers Tim Scott, Jo Broden, Karen L. White, and Regina Williams-Preston. The program will be managed by the Department of Code Enforcement and will allow the City to proactively address…

City Releases New Transparency and Performance Features on Website

February 25, 2019 Today Denise Riedl, the City of South Bend’s Chief Innovation Officer, announced that the Department of Innovation and Technology will release a new Transparency and Performance section on the City’s website. This webpage will serve as a repository for existing items related to transparency such as City documents and the Open Data…

City Billboards Honor Local African American Leaders During Black History Month

February 18, 2019 In honor of Black History Month, the City of South Bend will release a series of billboards around the community intended to enrich residents’ understanding of local African American leaders who have contributed to South Bend’s history and culture. Each honoree will be recognized on three digital billboards located by the Linebacker…

City Unveils Home Repair Initiative

On Monday, January 14, Mayor Pete Buttigieg announced the launch of South Bend Home Repair, an initiative that connects neighbors with opportunities for assistance on home repairs. The South Bend Home Repair brand unites three City programs: Love Your Block (operated by Community Investment in partnership with Cities of Service), South Bend Green Corps (an…

Mueller Taking Leave of Absence

January 11, 2019 Director of Community Investment James Mueller has announced that he will take a leave of absence from the City administration to explore a candidacy for office, effective today. “This is a critical moment in the City, and I need to give my full attention to this process.” said Mueller. “I’m grateful for…

City Awarded $2.3 Million to Protect Families from Lead and Home Hazards

Today, the City of South Bend was awarded $2.3 million in competitive funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to protect families from lead and home hazards. The funding will address lead hazards in 100 housing units, with priority towards low-income families with children. The funding award is part of HUD’s Lead-Based…

City Wins $1 Million in Bloomberg Mayors Challenge

Michael R. Bloomberg today announced the City of South Bend as a winner of Bloomberg Philanthropies U.S. Mayors Challenge, a yearlong competition that challenged city leaders to uncover and test bold, inventive ideas to confront the toughest problems faced by cities today. Nine cities will receive $1 million to begin implementation on potentially breakthrough solutions…

City Announces Lead Risk Identification Partnership

The City of South Bend has announced a new partnership with the Michiana Health Information Network (MHIN) that uses a data-driven approach to target outreach to those residents most at risk of lead exposure. The collaboration is intended to increase the number of residents being tested for lead in South Bend, focusing on populations vulnerable…

City Celebrates Passage of 2019 Budget

Tonight the South Bend Common Council adopted the City administration’s proposed 2019 Budget. The $368 million budget aligns administration, Council, and resident priorities after months of public input sessions, Council budget meetings, and internal deliberations. It balances the general fund and preserves the City’s AA S&P Bond rating, which saves taxpayer dollars through very low…

South Bend partners to open West Side Small Business Resource Center

Michiana SCORE, Project Impact South Bend, South Bend Heritage Foundation, and the City of South Bend are partnering to open the West Side Small Business Resource Center at 809 Lincoln Way West. There will be a ribbon cutting event on Wednesday, September 19 at 1:00 p.m. at the site. Operating from a South Bend Heritage…

City Announces Transition in Code Enforcement Leadership

The City of South Bend announced today that Code Enforcement Director Randy Wilkerson will be leaving his role with the City. Deputy Director of Code Enforcement Tracy Skibins has been named acting director while the position is posted for applicants. “I want to thank Randy Wilkerson for his years of dedicated service to the City,…

South Bend Launches Digital Inclusion Center

As part of a broader effort toward digital inclusion, the City of South Bend, St. Joseph County Public Library (SJCPL), and St. Joe Valley Metronet have partnered to launch a Center for Learning, Information, Connectivity, and Knowledge (CLICK) at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center. There will be a launch event on Monday, August 20…

South Bend Wins Small-Scale Manufacturing Technical Assistance Grant

After a competitive application process, South Bend has been selected by the national organization Smart Growth America to receive technical assistance that will support local efforts to use small-scale manufacturing as a strategy to create inclusive economic opportunity and enhance quality of life. South Bend has made a commitment to engage and empower small business…

South Bend Wins Cities Of Service National Competition To Revitalize Neighborhoods

Cities of Service today announced South Bend as a winner of its Cities of Service City Hall AmeriCorps VISTA Love Your Block competition. Love Your Block enables local governments to engage communities in neighborhood revitalization efforts benefiting low-income communities. South Bend will receive $25,000 to be used for mini-grants and resources to support the efforts…

Mayor James Mueller

Mayor Mueller is the chief executive of the City of South Bend. The city’s thirty-third mayor, he was sworn into office on January 1, 2020. As mayor, Mueller is responsible for the city workforce of over 1,000 employees and an annual budget over $380 million. After attending St. Joseph's High School, the University of Notre…

Funds Available for Curb and Sidewalk Reimbursement Program

Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Councilmember Jo Broden and Public Works Director Eric Horvath will hold a press conference to remind residents about the Curb & Sidewalk Reimbursement Program on Wednesday, June 6 at 1:00 p.m. at the intersection of Walsh and E Sorin Streets. The Curb and Sidewalk Reimbursement Program assists residential property owners in making…

Vacant & Abandoned Properties

The Lot Renewal Resource Guide’s The Lot Renewal Resource Guide's purpose is to help neighbors, groups, and other interested organizations as they envision a vacant lot project. To support the activation of underutilized vacant land, this guide connects people to resources, ideas, steps to complete projects, and others who also want to uplift the shared…

My Brother's Keeper

“Our community is organized and energized to achieve the goals of My Brother’s Keeper. Like the rest of America, South Bend cannot achieve its full potential as long as major disparities persist between young men of color and the rest of the community. This challenge will help to galvanize our community to address these inequalities…

City to Hold Resident Budget Input Meeting

The City of South Bend invites residents to attend an upcoming public meeting on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Ivy Tech Community College to discuss the 2019 City budget. The public meeting will give individuals an opportunity to provide input, learn about the budget process, and speak with City officials prior to…

South Bend Named High-Performing "Race-Informed" City

Governing magazine today announced that the City of South Bend has been named a high performer in the “Race-Informed” category of the 2018 Equipt to Innovate national survey of American cities. Equipt to Innovate is a joint initiative launched by Living Cities and Governing magazine. It is an integrated, collaborative framework anchored in seven key…

City Responds to Favorable Testing Results From EPA in the Lasalle Park Area

Late last week, the Environmental Protection Agency published data results after evaluating soil samples from residential areas close to LaSalle Park for lead and arsenic. The EPA release stated that there is “no immediate risk from exposure to the soils in the sampled areas, and no immediate clean-up is needed.” Due to concerns about historic…

City Comments on Officer-Involved Shooting

Mayor Pete Buttigieg was notified this afternoon of the results of Metro Homicide’s investigation into the officer-involved shooting on Thursday, April 5. The investigation found that South Bend Police Officer James Dennin’s use of his weapon was justifiable in self-defense, based on statements by several witnesses to the incident and audio captured at the scene.…

City Recognized for West Side Main Streets Initiative

Last week, the City of South Bend received the Indiana Chapter of the American Planning Association’s (APA) 2018 Hoosier Planning Award for Outstanding Implementation for its work on the West Side Main Streets Initiative. The award recognizes an initiative that achieves significant results because of planning. The efforts must have been in effect for a…

City Fleet Program Recognized for Third Straight Year of Pollution and Cost Reductions

Last week, the City of South Bend received the 2017 MACOG Green Fleet Member of the Year Award at the South Shore Clean Cities Annual Awards Luncheon in Michigan City. The award recognizes the MACOG South Shore Clean Cities Green Fleet member who has shown the greatest reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and gasoline gallon…

South Bend Named Bloomberg Mayors Challenge Champion City

Yesterday Bloomberg Philanthropies announced that South Bend is one of 35 Champion Cities selected today as finalists in the 2018 U.S. Mayors Challenge, a nationwide competition that encourages city leaders to uncover bold, inventive ideas that confront the toughest problems cities face. South Bend was selected from a competitive pool of more than 320 applications.…

City Takes Action to Keep Electricity Bills Low for South Bend Residents

The City of South Bend has helped construct a settlement with Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) regarding I&M’s request to raise electricity rates for South Bend and other Indiana customers. The settlement was filed today with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC). If approved by the IURC, the settlement will protect South Bend residents from a…

City Will Open MLK Center for Emergency Warning

The City of South Bend is making a neighborhood recreation center available as a supplemental warming center for those in need of shelter during this week's extreme cold temperatures. Residents seeking shelter will be able to stay at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center, 1522 Linden Ave., starting at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December…

Mayor Celebrates Adoption of 2018 Budget

Last night the Common Council adopted the City of South Bend administration’s proposed 2018 Budget. The $387 million budget aligns administration, Council, and resident priorities after months of public input sessions, Council budget meetings, and internal deliberations. It balances the general fund and preserves the City’s AA S&P Bond rating, which saves taxpayer dollars through…

City Requests Formal Investigation from FRA

The City of South Bend has sent a letter to the Federal Railroad Administration requesting a formal investigation into train horn violations after the Quiet Zone was reestablished on October 9. The letter reports violations at several of the 11 crossings within the Quiet Zone. “While the situation has improved dramatically, I am concerned by…

City Receives Quiet Zone Status

Today the City of South Bend received a letter from the Federal Railroad Administration reinstating quiet zones at railroad crossings in South Bend. The FRA expects that all railroads that operate through the quiet zone to comply with the revised Notice and cease routine sounding of the locomotive horn at specified public grade crossings no…

South Bend Wins Award to Implement Safer Streets

The National Complete Streets Coalition, a program of Smart Growth America, announced yesterday that South Bend was one of the winners of a competitive new program intended to help cities make tangible progress toward building safer streets for all of their residents. South Bend, along with the City of Orlando, Florida and the Lexington-Fayette Urban…

City Announces Resident Budget Input Meeting

CITY ANNOUNCES RESIDENT BUDGET INPUT MEETING The City of South Bend invites residents to attend an upcoming public meeting on Monday, May 15th, 2017 at 6:00pm, at Ivy Tech Community College (220 Dean Johnson Blvd, South Bend, IN), to discuss the 2018 City budget. The public meeting will give individuals an opportunity to provide input,…

City Honors Local African-Americans Through Billboard Tributes

CONTACT: Matt Cruz, (574) 235-5849 mcruz@southbendin.gov FOR RELEASE: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 CITY HONORS LOCAL AFRICAN-AMERICANS THROUGH BILLBOARD TRIBUTES In honor of Black History Month, the City of South Bend has released a series of billboards around the community intended to enrich residents’ understanding of local African Americans who have contributed to South Bend’s history…

Buttigieg Establishes Small Business Partnership With Latin American Chamber of Commerce

BUTTIGIEG ESTABLISHES SMALL BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP WITH LATIN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Today Mayor Buttigieg announced a new partnership with the Latin American Chamber of Commerce to spur small local business growth especially for gender and ethnically underrepresented business owners and help them navigate how to do business with the City as a contractor. “South Bend…

Buttigieg Announces Formation of Homelessness Working Group

FOR RELEASE: Thursday, February 2, 2017 BUTTIGIEG ANNOUNCES FORMATION OF HOMELESSNESS WORKING GROUP Today Mayor Buttigieg announced the formation of a mayor’s working group to address homelessness in the City, which met for the first time on Wednesday afternoon February 1. The group includes representatives from social service agencies, businesses, city administration and residents. The…

Buttigieg Responds to Request for Special Prosecutor

June 24, 2019 “I respect and support Prosecutor Cotter’s decision to seek an outside, special prosecutor to investigate the circumstances of Eric Logan’s death. Our community is in anguish, and for all of us to come to terms with what happened, it is vital that the investigation be fair, thorough, and impartial.” ###

Buttigieg Comments on Veto Override Vote on Bill 05-18

I recognize that this is an issue on which good people have come to disagree, sometimes passionately. Now that the veto has been allowed to stand, our community can begin to move forward—hopefully in a constructive direction. We remain open to working with Women’s Care Center on a compromise solution, using a more suitable site…

Buttigieg Comments on Resignation of Council Member Dr. David Varner

Dr. Varner has served our city with great honesty, knowledge, and discernment. Sometimes we have agreed and sometimes we have not, but at all times I have admired the depth of his expertise and the integrity of his reasoning. Though he will be missed on the Council, he has earned an enjoyable retirement and the…

South Bend Community Survey

South Bend Community Survey The City of South Bend is conducting a Community Survey to learn more about resident satisfaction with services provided by the City. Some residents will receive a survey in the mail beginning in late April. What is the South Bend Community Survey? The South Bend Community Survey is a new tool…

Mayor James Mueller's Inauguration Remarks

January 1, 2020 Mayor James Mueller’s inauguration remarks as prepared: My fellow residents: As a native son of South Bend, I am truly humbled by and grateful for your trust to serve as the 33rd Mayor of my hometown. In our next chapter, I look forward to uniting our community around a common purpose. …

At Large - Rachel Tomas Morgan

For 28 years, Rachel Tomas Morgan has called South Bend home. Born in the Philippines and raised in central Illinois, Rachel first came to South Bend to attend St. Mary’s College. After graduate work at the University of Notre Dame, she and her husband, Pete Morgan, committed to making South Bend home and raising their…

City to Temporarily Rename Memorial Day Drive

May 22, 2019 The City of South Bend will temporarily change the name of the intersection of Ford and Lombardy Streets at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 24 to “Memorial Day Drive” to kick off the traditional South Bend West Side Memorial Day Parade. The 96th South Bend West Side Memorial Day Parade will take…

A Career With The City

A Great Employer for Great Employees South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It’s the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend’s flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city’s industrial past to create…

New Class of South Bend Youth Task Force Underway

The new class of the South Bend Youth Task Force met for the first time November 30 to discuss plans for the 2017-18 academic year. This is the fourth class to participate in the volunteer program, which is open to all high school students in the city of South Bend. "The young leaders of the…

City Releases Working Group Report on Chronic Homelessness

Today the City of South Bend released a report authored by the Mayor’s Working Group on Chronic Homelessness. The report recommends a “Housing First” approach to permanently house chronically homeless individuals in the city, alleviate burdens on emergency response and medical care, and improve quality of life downtown and in neighborhoods. Mayor Buttigieg commissioned the…

City Implements Delayed Department of Labor Overtime Rules

CITY IMPLEMENTS DELAYED DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OVERTIME RULES Today the City of South Bend announced the implementation of the delayed US Department of Labor overtime rules. As of January 1, 2017, any city employee who is paid less than $47,476 annually ($22.82 hourly) will be eligible for overtime pay. This new policy continues the City’s…

Howard Park Older Adult Programs

Howard Park Older Adult Programs Who is eligible for Howard Park Older Adult Programs?Where are Howard Park Older Adult Programs?When are Howard Park Older Adult Programs provided?What is the cost for Howard Park Older Adult Programs?How can I request more information on Howard Park Older Adult Programs? The Howard Park Event Center offers an array…

St. Louis Boulevard to Close Monday

October 11, 2019 Beginning Monday, October 14, St. Louis Boulevard from Jefferson Boulevard to St. Peter Street will close for crews to pave the final coat of asphalt. The anticipated reopening date is end of day on Friday, October 18, weather permitting. The detour route will be St. Peter Street. ###

St. Louis Boulevard to Close Monday

City to Hold Public Hearing for Ironwood-Corby-Rockne Intersection Improvement Project

The City of South Bend will hold a public hearing for the proposed Ironwood Drive, Corby Boulevard and Rockne Drive Intersection Improvement Project on Wednesday, May 9. The public hearing will discuss intersection improvements such as upgrades to traffic signals, new storm sewers, and new curbs and sidewalks to alleviate traffic congestion and improve roadway…

City to Hold Public Information Meeting on Ironwood-Corby-Rockne Intersection

CITY TO HOLD PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON IRONWOOD-CORBY-ROCKNE INTERSECTION The city of South Bend will hold a public information meeting regarding improvements to the Ironwood-Corby-Rockne Intersection on Thursday, June 29th. The meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at St. Peter's United Church of Christ, located at 915 N. Ironwood Drive. The city invites residents…

West North Shore Historic District

Established 1978 by Ordinance 6512-78 Standards and Guidelines_West North Shore West North Shore Local Historic District was designated by ordinance in 1978. Although this collection of residences is primarily a product of the early 20th Century, the land on which the district stands is thought to have been first used by Native Americans as a…

SolveSB

A Collaborative Brainstorming Competition SolveSB: Housing Registration Open Now! What is it? SolveSB is a South Bend-specific ideathon, a collaborative event in which individuals from different specialties work together to solve an existing problem. For the second round of SolveSB, we are partnering with the Department of Community Investment to present SolveSB: Housing! The problem…

Mayor James Mueller's State of the City Remarks

April 26, 2022 Below are Mayor James Mueller’s remarks as prepared for the State of the City address: Thank you, President McBride, for your kind words. We’ve been fortunate to have three great Council presidents serve our City the past three years. You, along with your leadership team, are off to a great start, and…

Mayor James Mueller's State of the City Remarks

July 29, 2021 Below are Mayor James Mueller’s remarks as prepared for the State of the City address: State of the City Good evening South Bend. It’s so wonderful to be back here in the Great Hall of the Century Center, able to gather once again and share the latest chapter in our story. When…

Black History Month Celebration 2021

See the program book for the event here: City of South Bend Black History Month Program Booklet 2021 The City of South Bend is pleased to host the 6th Annual Black History Month Awards Ceremony honoring local Black leaders. The event will be held virtually on Zoom Thursday, February 25 at 6 p.m. at this…

Recruitment

Are YOU the NEW FACE of the South Bend Fire Department? The dedicated professionals of the South Bend Fire Department are committed to providing excellence in professional emergency services. We serve a diverse population of approximately 102,000 permanent citizens and provide mutual aid response to the University of Notre Dame, the City of Mishawaka, and…