How to reduce crime and expand business opportunity in South Monroe was the focus of two meetings this week as the South Side Economic Development District (SEDD) continues its push to develop masterplans to roll out what it calls the…
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SEDD elects Little, charts course for new year without Theus
The Southside Economic Develop District is charting its path through 2023, but its course change won’t include its executive director. At its January meeting Monday night at the Benoit Recreation Center, SEDD officers laid out their plan of action for…
SEDD allocates $200,000 to jumpstart Southside Dream plans
Two local companies have been selected to help kickstart portions of the Southside Dream in 2023 as the Southside Economic Development begins the first four projects of its ambitious 25-year plan to fight crime, build safe neighborhoods, and attract business…
Dawson recall petition grows to over 500 signatures
The Recall petition against city council chairperson Kema Dawson-Robinson continues as volunteers knock on doors to gather signatures from disgruntled voters. Recall leaders reported Tuesday that over 525 signatures have been gathered in the first three weeks of the recall…
Council approves Southside Dream, mayor still opposed
The Monroe City council voted to support a request from the Southside Economic Development Committee to fund a portion of the “Southside Dream” and has resolved to ask Mayor Ellis to reconsider his objection. Tuesday night, after considerable…
Southside leaders embrace “Southside Dream” in Town Hall meeting
Black elected officials and business and civic leaders met Saturday in a town hall meeting to urge support of the “Southside Dream.” The Black community’s “Southside Dream” is a 25-year plan to reduce crime, develop safe neighborhoods, improve education and…
Southside Dream torpedoed by Dawson refusal to schedule vote
Assistant city attorney says this administration will not “allow” Dawson to schedule any vote the mayor does not approve. Past council Presidents say the mayor has no power over council agenda. Despite promises to place the $25 million Southside…