During the latest city council meeting, Mayor highlighted the upcoming state primary and special election scheduled for September 10th. This election is crucial as it will determine candidates for the general election in November, as well as fill open positions on the Ward 5 scribe board, Ward 3 school board, and city council at large. The Mayor urged all residents to participate in this important civic duty.

In a somber moment, the Mayor also paid tribute to Officer Kowalski, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on September 4, 1979. The Mayor read a letter from the Chief of Police detailing the events surrounding Officer Kowalski's death, which occurred after a pursuit of a stolen vehicle. Officer Kowalski, who was only 25 years old and had been with the police department for just four months, was remembered with a moment of silence, with the Mayor expressing condolences to his family.

The meeting concluded with the introduction of Diane Griffith, who represented her granddaughter, Isabella Griffith Hanson. The Mayor acknowledged their presence and expressed gratitude for their attendance, fostering a sense of community engagement.