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Mayor highlights FEMA deadline and grant talks; resident raises Timberland Library concerns

City of South Bend City Council · May 27, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Barnard reported meetings with the Department of Commerce and judicial contacts, reminded residents FEMA assistance applications are due June 10, and referred library questions to Jenny Penoyar; Diantha Weillepp raised Timberland Library concerns and Jennifer Zorn introduced her candidacy for prosecuting attorney.

Mayor Bethany Barnard reported meeting with the Department of Commerce to discuss grant opportunities and meeting with Judge Walden regarding municipal court state compliance and Judge Penoyar's contract. She reminded the public that the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance is June 10 and encouraged residents to submit applications promptly. For library-related information, she directed the public to contact Jenny Penoyar.

During the public comment portion of the meeting, Diantha Weillepp provided comments about the current situation with the Timberland Library. Jennifer Zorn introduced herself as a candidate for Prosecuting Attorney in the upcoming election. The minutes do not record the substance of Weillepp's remarks or any responses to the statements made during public comment.