What did Richmond's Common Council pass this week?

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Today's top story is a good one, as I discuss everything that happened at this past Monday night's common council meeting, and stay to the end for my weekly feature on questions with a community leader.

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What happened at Richmond's Common Council meeting on Monday?

Despite the mayor being absent due to illness and another council member also not in attendance, the council was still able to pass a couple of ordinances and resolutions.

So what exactly was passed you might ask? Well, you'll have to read the story to find out!

📰 What else you should know today:

🚓 Local kids attack homeless man: Three Richmond juveniles were arrested Tuesday after they allegedly assaulted a homeless man sleeping in a local parking garage. They were also charged with vandalism.

🏡 Home prices rising: New data from April has revealed that homes on average sold for nearly $20,000 more than they did in March.

👕 From basement to fan favorite: How did an Indiana T-shirt company become a top brand amongst college sports fans?

✍ Hoosier students still struggling: 2024 ILEARN statewide results have shown only slight to no increase in test scores from grades 3-8.

🔴 'No time for wimpy Republicans':Read and listen to what U.S. Representative Jim Banks from Indiana said at Republican National Convention Tuesday night.

👩‍💼 Questions with a community leader 👨‍💼

This week, I spoke to Patty Trace, executive director of the Martha Dwyer Community Center. Trace has been with the center for nine years, which provides a vast variety of services such as the Wayne County Diaper Project and the feminine hygiene project, as well as providing rent space for weddings, family reunions, baby showers, etc.

Q: How did you end up in your role?

I was hired by Susan Isaacs, and then when we decided to create the service site, which is Dwyer Community Center, I was able to take on the director position.

Q: What is a typical day for you?

It kind of depends on what's happening. Usually we're preparing and planning workshops. We do a lot of collaborating with different agencies, just trying to get good things out into the community that people would be interested in attending.

Q: What do you like to do in your free time?

Well, I am a bike rider, so I like to ride my bike. I'm a gardener. Animals. Art museums. I like a little bit of everything. I particularly like going to concerts. If it's out there, I want to go check it out and see. I'm naturally curious.

Thank you for taking the time to read through today's newsletter. I always appreciate any story tips you may have to better serve you and the city of Richmond. My email address is eweaver@gannett.com and you can follow me on X (@evan_weaver7).

See you tomorrow.