Commissioners unanimously approved all agenda items, including an amendment to the county early voting site agreement, a box hangar lease transfer, and the demolition of 318 S. Main St.
The commission held its annual organizational meeting, and a regular business meeting previously scheduled for Monday, November 10 that was rescheduled due to election results not yet being fully certified.
Citywide, 6,292 registered voters reside in Three Rivers, and 1,231 cast ballots, for an overall turnout of 19.56%. Turnout was slightly higher in Precinct 1 (24.17%) than in Precinct 2 (15.97%). Across both precincts, voters 60 and older had the highest participation rate at 37.19%, continuing a trend of strong turnout among older residents. In contrast, representing the lower end, voters ages 22–30 had a participation rate of 7.32%, while voters ages 18–21 participated at a similarly low rate of 6.74%.
Co-organizer Dan Moyle said the challenge now is to translate a two-hour rally into sustained civic habits such as checking in on neighbors, showing up at meetings, supporting local service organizations, and making time for conversations across differences. “I can’t fix Washington, D.C., but I can help in my community,” he said. “Love thy neighbor — it’s pretty simple.”
Mayor Tom Lowry expressed concerns about the earlier schedule conflicting with St. Joseph County Commission meetings and limiting public and media access.
Tonight's agenda includes a public hearing on Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #7, which was scheduled in a narrow vote earlier this month.
More than $14,000 was raised and every piece of artwork was sold Saturday. Three Rivers Promise believes in education and the community's children, Mayor Tom Lowry said.
Mayor Tom Lowry says the Brownfield issue needs to be resolved, while Commissioner Pat Dane indicates she'll likely vote no later this month.
Allen Edwin Homes is requesting the commission set a November 4 public hearing regarding the Brownfield Redevelopment Plan #7.
Mayor Tom Lowry says for safety and convenience, a second entrance and exit is needed at the Meadowbrook Farms site.
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