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STEUBENVILLE Two issues involving public input and comment were raised at Tuesday’s Steubenville City Council meeting.
First Ward Councilwoman Asantewa Anyabwile asked fellow council members their thoughts on establishing a city Facebook page while introducing an ordinance that would eliminate the sign-in period for those wishing to address the panel.
Anyabwile said many have turned to social media for information and suggested it could be a way to reach the public in addition to the media and the AlertMedia app recently adopted by the city.
Through the app, the city may send messages by text, e-mail, voice or desktop.
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STEUBENVILLE Steubenville Council met in executive session Tuesday to discuss a proposed settlement to litigation over Steubenville’s 25 neighborhood conservation districts, but not everyone was happy about it.
After voting no on the motion to go behind closed doors again to discuss the proposal, 5th Ward Councilman Willie Paul said he was tired of talk and wanted a decision. The vote was 6-1.
“How much longer are we going to talk about this matter?” an irritated Paul said. “I really think we’re beating a dead horse. I’m tired of going into executive session and talking about the same thing. We’re paying a lawyer to get on the phone with us, that’s got to be costing us money, and we’re worrying about what we’re paying the (complainant). I really think we’re wasting time.”
Linda Harris
At Tuesday’s Steubenville City Council meeting, First Ward Councilwoman Asantewa Anyabwile, left, presented a resolution proclaiming February as Black History Month to Ruth Stinson, evangelist and noted Black history educator. Stinson is said to have one of the largest Black history stamp collections in the nation. A special section celebrating Black History Month is in today’s edition. Linda Harris
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STEUBENVILLE City Council met in executive session Tuesday to discuss a proposed settlement to litigation over Steubenville’s 25 neighborhood conservation districts, but not everyone was happy about it.
After voting no on the motion to go behind closed doors again to discuss the proposal, 5th Ward Councilman Willie Paul said he was tired of talk and wanted a decision. The vote was 6-1.
“How much longer are we going to talk about this matter?” an irritated Paul said. “I really think were beating a dead horse. I’m tired of going into executive session and talking about the same thing. We’re paying a lawyer to get on the phone with us, that’s got to be costing us money, and we’re worrying about what we’re paying the (complainant). I really think we’re wasting time.”