Category: The Mayor’s Corner

The Mayor’s Corner 06/05/2019

And we’re off. The pool opening went smoothly and use is goinging strong. Public group lessons began Monday and the weather has been great for swimmers. Passes are available at the pool and schedules for lessons are available there, too. The bid opening for the E. Galloway Street Project was successful. The bid was low …

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The Mayor’s Corner 05/29/2019

Thank you to the Elk’s Club and other volunteers for the placement of flags for Memorial Day at the Hillcrest Cemetery. It is great to see kids as part of that volunteer group learning the meaning behind the holiday and learning to respect our veterans. I was recently reading an article about the 3rd United …

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The Mayor’s Corner 05/22/2019

Congratulations again to our graduates of 2019. School is officially out for the summer vacation. Drive carefully and watch for pedestrians and bikers particularly around the parks, pool area and the pond. Summer school will be held at the Weiser Middle School so watch in the mornings for walkers in that area too. The swimming …

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The Mayor’s Corner 05/15/2019

Here is the proverbial question. I have good news and bad news, which do you want first? Well, here’s the bad news but not unsolvable. Bids were opened on our long-planned W. 9th Street project and the bids were way over the amount of money available for the project. Contractors are bidding larger projects and …

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The Mayor’s Corner 05/08/2019

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Remembering my own career in education, I know how busy the last few weeks of school are and the importance placed on the progress of all students. It is difficult for adults to stay focused as the weather gets nice, let alone our kids. Knowing this, I want to …

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