Council adopts Workers Memorial Day resolution and appoints Todd Nation to building advisory board

The Terre Haute City Council on Thursday unanimously adopted Resolution 15 20 25, an after‑the‑fact proclamation recognizing April 27, 2025, as Workers Memorial Day. Councilperson Hinton moved adoption; Councilperson Boland seconded, and the motion passed by voice vote.

Council members who attended described last Sunday’s event at the Eugene V. Debs house and praised union organizers and labor representatives who helped present the memorial. Several council members noted speakers addressed OSHA changes and worker safety concerns.

Later in the meeting the council filled a vacancy on the Construction and Building Advisory Board. Councilperson DeBond nominated Todd Nation; the nomination was seconded and approved by voice vote. Council documents show the appointee will serve as the council’s representative to that advisory board and staff said the nomination followed a request from engineering staff.

Why it matters: The resolution formalizes city recognition of Workers Memorial Day and the appointment fills the council’s seat on an advisory board that reviews building and construction issues and coordinates with the engineering department.

Details: The resolution mirrors a recognition the council also made last year. The appointment was processed during the meeting after engineering staff requested the council make an annual appointment. No contested vote was recorded.