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Council reports: food distribution, SVMPO update, Read Across America proclamation
Summary
Councilmembers reported on community activities: a recent food distribution served more than 70 people; the Sierra Vista MPO selected "Justin" as director; Clerk Brandye Thorpe announced a circus for April 22 and the Mayor issued a Read Across America proclamation for March 2, 2026.
During the reports of current events, Councilmember Cynthia Butterworth said the recent food distribution served over 70 individuals and summarized regional transportation items discussed at a Sierra Vista Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting, including House Bill 2304. Butterworth also reported that the environmental clearance process for a crosswalk and a pedestrian 'hawk' signal is in progress and that "Justin" had been selected as the new SVMPO director (minutes record only the first name).
Town Clerk Brandye Thorpe presented details for the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus scheduled for April 22, 2026 at Keeline Park with show times at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Mayor Johann R. Wallace issued Proclamation No. 2026-02 declaring March 2, 2026 as "Read Across America Day." Mayor Pro Tem Christy Hirshberg invited residents to an Angels Grace class taught by Carrie Pelton and encouraged participation in upcoming food distributions; several councilmembers said they will join reading activities at local schools.
