Staff writer
STEUBENVILLE Now that city coffers are rebounding from the pandemic, council signaled Tuesday it’s ready to tweak the Table of Organization to make room for an animal control officer.
Finance Director Dave Lewis told council the city’s financial health is much improved from a year ago, so adjusting the TO to add an animal control officer to the police department roster is doable.
“The money is there, if that’s what you want to do,” he said. “Right now, we’re showing a $942,000 general fund surplus.”
Third Ward Councilman Eric Timmons had been lobbying for the change, telling council the time to act is before someone is seriously hurt.
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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.