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City officials highlight community events and voter outreach at Milan council meeting
Summary
City staff and council members reported on recent community events including the Milan Community Fair and Pride activities, announced absentee ballot mailing and new voter ID cards, and introduced District Court candidate Karl Barr during the June 13 meeting.
City officials used the June 13 Milan City Council meeting to update residents on community activities and election logistics, and to introduce a local judicial candidate.
Interim City Administrator Jim Lancaster said he enjoyed the Milan Community Fair and thanked the fire and police departments and Parks Director Ellen Bell for their work at the event. Parks and Recreation Director Ellen Bell reported about 80 attendees at a Mother-Son Dance and noted a recent youth fishing event that drew families.
City Clerk Lavonna Wenzel announced that absentee ballot applications for the Aug. 2 primary election have been mailed to residents and urged anyone who has not received an application to call or stop by the clerk’s office to request one. She also said new voter identification cards reflecting the city’s updated districts after redistricting have started mailing and should arrive by the end of the month; a sample card is posted on the city’s Facebook page.
Police Chief Don Tillery praised Diamond Anderson, the Girl Scout who led the Pledge of Allegiance, describing her as a “wonderful young lady” and thanking her for participating in the meeting.
During the meeting, Karl Barr was introduced as a candidate for District Court 14A judge. Several councilmembers offered brief remarks praising recent community events, including Pride celebrations and Memorial Day observances, and encouraged residents to continue supporting local activities.
The council noted the next regular session is set for June 27, 2022, with an agenda submission deadline of June 18.