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HomeMy WebLinkAboutVol. 2, Issue 4 NUMBERS AND DOLLARS VERSES PEOPLE AND LIVES This year at election time those of us from Bannock County are going to be asked to pass a bond. The fact of the matter is that the jail in our county is overcrowded to the point that we are having to pay other jails to house many of our inmates. We now need to answer a question. How are we, in this county, going to address this overcrowding? A team of concerned citizens have been meeting every week for the past few months to discuss possible solutions. This team is made up of individuals from the medical, mental health, law enforcement, judicial, education, and social fields as well as some elected officials. Another fact that has been central to our discussions is that many of those presently housed in our jail do not belong there. They consist of our family members, friends, and neighbors who are dealing with their mental health and also substance use. We can and should serve them better. Many dollars are being spent to put a “band aid on broken limbs” so to speak. We are addressing symptoms rather than root causes. There is a story that is told of a community that had a dangerous corner on a local road by a cliff. Often people would not be able to handle the corner and would go off of the cliff. The decision was made to put an ambulance at the base of the cliff so as to be right there when an accident happened. After some time a suggestion was made that perhaps a strong fence at the top where the curve was would be even a better solution thus avoiding physical harm and even death. It is my opinion that we have the opportunity to build that all important fence for our societal safety. The approach is going to be something different than we have ever tried before. It is being suggested that we take these dollars and fund a Behavioral Care Center, which includes a Crisis Center and a Stabilization and Treatment Center, as well as a smaller addition and upgrade of the jail. This will then move many from our jail system to a system where they can receive the needed help and care. This will provide them the opportunity to heal and become positive contributors to our neighbor- hoods. It is not my intention to be telling anyone how they should vote. I only want to encourage each elector to educate them- selves as to the issues we face and the possible solutions. It is my belief that the suggestions of this qualified team have merit. It has been my honor and privilege to serve with them. Thank you for your efforts and God bless you and yours. Kevin England Mayor of the City of Chubbuck October 2017 Important Dates to Remember Oct. 1-Utility Bill Due Oct. 4–City Council Work Study/4PM Oct. 4-City Council Meeting/6PM Oct. 10-LUDC Meeting/7PM-CANCELED Oct. 16-Utility Bill Past Due Oct. 18-City Council Meeting/6PM Oct. 24-CDA Meeting/5:30PM *Oct. 31-HALLOWEEN Quarterly Newsletter October 2017 Message from the Mayor: Volume 2, Issue 4 *Come Trunk or Treat with Chubbuck Police Officers in the Pine Ridge Mall The Chubbuck Police Department will be hosting their annual Trunk or Treat event this year on October 31st at 6:00 p.m. at the Pine Ridge Mall. Last Chance for 2017! The Bannock County Landfill FREE DAY is Saturday, October 14th, from 7am-5pm. For more information, please call 236-0607 December 2017 Important Dates to Remember Dec. 1-Utility Bill Due Dec. 6–City Council Work Study/4PM Dec. 6-City Council Meeting/6PM Dec. 12-LUDC Meeting/7PM Dec. 16-Utility Bill Past Due Dec. 20-City Council Meeting/6PM *Dec. 25-In observance of Christmas Day-City Offices Closed Dec. 26-CDA Meeting/5:30PM *Jan. 1, 2018-In observance of New Year’s Day-City Offices Closed November 2017 Important Dates to Remember Nov. 1-Utility Bill Due Nov. 1–City Council Work Study/4PM Nov. 1-City Council Meeting/6PM *Nov. 7-General Elections/8AM to 8PM *Nov. 9-10-Veterans Day-City Offices Closed Nov. 14-LUDC Meeting/7PM Nov. 16-Utility Bill Past Due Nov. 15-City Council Meeting/6PM *Nov. 22-24-Thanksgiving-City Offices Closed Nov. 28-CDA Meeting/5:30PM City of Chubbuck Newsletter Survey Please take a few minutes and answer some questions about the newsletter and mail to: City of Chubbuck, PO Box 5604, Chubbuck, ID 83202. Do you find the information provided in the newsletter helpful? □ Yes □ No How often would you like the newsletter to be issued? □ Monthly □ Remain Quarterly □ Not at all What other information would you like to see in the newsletter? _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ *Holiday’s & Garbage Service In observance of: Veterans Day, the City Offices will be closed, Thursday, November 9 at 12:30pm until Monday, November 13 at 7:30am. Garbage service will be on schedule. Thanksgiving, the City Offices will be closed, Wednesday, November 22 at 1:30pm until Monday, November 27 at 7:30am. Garbage service will be 1 day late following Thanksgiving Day. Christmas Day, the City Offices will be closed, Monday, December 25. Garbage service will be 1 day late. The City will collect extra bags of trash for 1 week following Christmas ONLY. Please place bags by your regular garbage cart for pickup. The City will also collect Christmas trees for 2 weeks following January 1, 2018. Please call Public Works at 237-2430 to be put on the schedule. 2018 New Year’s Day, the City Offices will be closed, Monday, January 1. Garbage service will be 1 day late. *November 7th General Elections--Precinct locations: 50 Pine Ridge Mall 4155 Yellowstone 51 Chubbuck Elem. School 5045 Hawthorne 52 Chubbuck Elem. School 5045 Hawthorne 53 Portneuf Library 5210 Stuart 54 Pine Ridge Mall 4155 Yellowstone 55 Chubbuck City Office 5160 Yellowstone 56 Chubbuck City Office 5160 Yellowstone 57 Rulon Ellis School 11888 N. Whitaker 58 Portneuf Library 5210 Stuart Please watch for the map to be published in the newspaper that will help you determine in which precinct your residence falls or visit www.bannockcounty.us/elections for more information. FALL LEAF PICKUP Fall leaves will by picked up on Tuesday, November 14, 21 & 28 only. Leaves must be bagged and placed in the front of your property. Call the City at 237-2430 to be placed on the weekly list. Utility Customers- Is Your Account Information Current? Please make sure your account contact information is up to date so that contact may be made regarding your utility services. You can update your information by phone (208) 237-2400 or in person at the Utility Billing Office (5160 Yellowstone).