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Mayor announces City Court transition notice and reminds public of council vacancy deadline

City of South Bend City Council · March 23, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Barnard said a public notice will announce the City Court's transition to a new system and reminded residents that letters of interest for the vacant Council Member Position #3 are due March 27. She also relayed a resident's thanks for emergency responders and noted her registration for the AWC Conference in June.

Mayor Bethany Barnard told the council that a homeowner contacted city hall to express gratitude to the police and fire departments for a prompt emergency response. The mayor also said a public notice will be published about the City Court's transition to a new system, but did not provide further details about the new system or effective date during the meeting.

Barnard reminded the public that letters of interest for the vacant Council Member Position #3 must be submitted by March 27. She additionally reported that she is registered to attend the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Conference in June. No committee or review process for vacancy applicants was described on the record.

The council did not vote or direct staff on the court transition or the vacancy at the March 23 meeting; both items were presented as information and a reminder to the public.