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County commissioner and community groups outline library rededication, tax-sale assistance and a financial-education fair

City of Benton Harbor City Commission · February 18, 2026

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Berrien County Commissioner Mamie Yarbrough thanked the commission for naming the public library, described plans for a spring rededication, and highlighted county treasurer outreach to help residents with delinquent taxes. Community partners announced 'Show Me the Money Day' on March 7, offering free financial workshops.

Berrien County Commissioner Mamie Yarbrough updated the Benton Harbor City Commission on county outreach and library plans, and community partners presented a free financial-education event for residents.

Yarbrough thanked commissioners for naming the Mamie Elia Broadbent Harbor Public Library and said a formal rededication is likely in April, when weather conditions will be better. She outlined county treasurer outreach: the treasurer will hold sessions in community locations, including Benton Harbor City Hall, and will meet residents twice during specified two-hour windows (no appointment needed) to discuss payment arrangements for delinquent property taxes.

Barbara Cistrunk, speaking for Emerge Innovation Hub and partner organizations, invited residents to 'Show Me the Money Day' at the Boys & Girls Club in Benton Harbor on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The event is free and will include workshops on credit repair, homeownership, beginner investing, wills and trusts, identity-theft protections and entrepreneurship. Cistrunk said the goal is to reach more than 100 community members and asked the commission to help spread the word and share printed flyers through city channels.

Commissioners encouraged resident participation and noted the connection between financial empowerment and preventing displacement through increased homeownership. Staff said the county treasurer will be at City Hall next Tuesday the 24th from 2 to 4 p.m., and commissioners were asked to remain afterward for a new commission photo and headshots to appear on the website.