We began with the waving of a red flag concerning Senate Bill 431 which is rolling along in the lame duck session in Lansing. To unsubscribe from this list please go to John, Karl and our angel at the Zoom controls - John Newman We will start the new year fresh with our first meeting on Saturday, January 2 at 8:30 AM on Zoom, of course, but with high hopes for peace, good health, understanding and in-person meetings asap. Right now it can also serve as our long-awaited light at the end of the tunnel. The schools are on break now but have been cleared to re-open in January based on local decisions and local data.Īnd in the true spirit of Christmas MaryEllen Miller pointed out that on Monday Saturn and Jupiter will be in close alignment which happens every 800 years and is thought by some to have been what we call the Star of Bethlehem. Commissioner Jason told us about a grant from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund that will bring high speed broadband to 80% of the previously unserved rural parts of our area within seven years. Not everything happens quickly but we should celebrate progress as it occurs. Our tax collectors reported that residential tax receipts were at or above normal but some businesses were struggling and may qualify for waivers of penalties and interest on deferred payments.Ī bunch of downtown business changes were noted including the move of the Family barbershop to around the corner by the Cottage Inn, the closing of the Artistica Gallery, the switch from commercial to residential of the ground floor of the Jeffords condos and the sale of the original Encore Theater space. The state and county both have on-line dashboards with much information. There were lots of good feelings about the beginning of Covid vaccine administration and questions and comments about who, how many, where, when and how much. No charge (not even a bucket at the end).Ĭouncilman Michels said that the City was about to do its annual goal setting exercise and was open to suggestions. Karl invited us all to drive through the Nativity scene at the Dexter United Methodist Church. We did float over a dozen topics or so but most of the enthusiasm was shown when wishing each other a Merry Christmas and a Happy (and safe) New Year. As a group, they take no positions on issues or candidates they encourage understanding and discourage argument.You could just tell that we were all ready to wrap up the 2020 Forum season. Their meeting agenda is typically determined by those present and they also invite candidates to step up on the “Stump” to deliver persuasive campaign speeches. The Forum is organized by former Judge Karl Fink and former State Representative John Hansen – a pair of individuals known to approach solutions from different perspectives. Their purpose is to provide a positive environment for any interested citizen to “Listen and Learn” about current events. They meet on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 8:30 to 9:30 AM at the Dexter Wellness Center (currently via Zoom). The Dexter Forum has been in existence since 2015. The event will also be recorded and posted on the District website for later viewing HERE Community members may participate in the Zoom panel by registering in advance HERE:Īfter registering, participants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining theĬommunity members may also watch the meeting via live stream on the District website:
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