The City of Monroe won’t be paying any invoices from the Southside Economic Development District until it has approved projects associated with its invoices. Last week City Attorney Angie Sturdivant informed the SEDD Board of Commissioners that as a result…
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As police investigate life threats, Woods praises one of two perpetrators
As the police and media dig into a report of public intimidation by two Monroe men, councilwoman Juanita Woods wants it all to go away. The controversy began last week when Monroe police began investigating a complaint filed by Charles…
Police investigating reported “hit” on councilwoman, Theus fired after reporting
Monroe City Police are investigating a complaint filed by a Monroe man who claims that two officers of the South Southside Economic Development District made threats of violence against a Monroe City Councilwoman. Charles Theus former executive director and…
SEDD approves micro-loan plan for Southside
Southside businesses that need small loans for emergencies and improvements may soon get help when a plan approved by the Southside Economic Development District rolls out in the coming months. In its regular meeting Monday night, the SEDD Board of…
Little appointed to SEDD Board
Businessman Tony Little was unanimously appointed to a three-year term on the Southside Economic Development Board Tuesday night. Little was nominated for the seat by Councilwoman Juanita Woods. He replaces… Log in to read the remainder of this story.…
SEDD sets March 20th to train itself on laws, terminologies
The Southside Economic Development District will have a three-hour training session on March 20th to acquaint members with how the program works. The board agreed to have the meeting to train themselves on the workings of SEDD, its terminologies in…
SEDD leaders to meet mayor about proposed sales tax increase
Leaders of the Southside Economic District are set to meet with Monroe Mayor Oliver Ellis this week, to lobby his support for a half-cent sales tax for South Monroe. The District leaders appeared before the State Bond Commission last week…