“From The Mayor’s Desk”
Thoughts and observations from Mayor Mike Bawden of the City of Riverdale.
Disaster-palooza
After this weekend’s storms, Mayor Mike Bawden wonders what’s next for Riverdale, who in three months, has had to weather a significant number of crises – both big and small.
Meeting Notice: Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting is set for Sunday (March22nd) at 2pm.
The monthly Mayor’s Town Hall meeting will focus on the FY21 budget and is set for Sunday (March 22nd) at 2pm and will be conducted online – check out the details.
Looking for something to do while you’re at home? Complete your online census form, today!
Mayor Mike Bawden has a few thoughts about the importance of every Riverdale resident’s participation in the 2020 Census which is now underway.
How do we handle a global pandemic?
Mayor Mike Bawden shares some news and opinions on how the global spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) affects Riverdale.
Meeting Notice: Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting set for Sunday, February 23 at 2pm
The monthly Mayor’s Town Hall meeting is set for Sunday (February 23rd) at 2pm in Community Room at City Hall.
On the clock: What’s next when it comes to re-staffing City Hall?
With the imminent departure of Interim City Administrator, Lisa Kotter, the City Council is hard at work re-evaluating how City Hall should be staffed and what next steps should be taken. Mayor Mike Bawden gives a run-down of what actions are currently being taken and considered.
February 25 set as date for “max levy” public hearing for FY 21 property taxes
Updated: The Riverdale City Council has approved the publication of a notice for a “max levy” public hearing on February 25. An informational Q&A session will be held at the Town Hall meeting scheduled for Sunday, February 23 at 2pm.
Meeting Notice: Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting (01-26-20)
The last town hall meeting of the year will be held in the Community Room at City Hall on Sunday, January 26th at 2pm. While the meeting is informational in nature and serves as an open forum, there are usually a few items on the agenda the mayor wishes to address. Please come with an open mind and questions for city representatives and your neighbors.
After violence occurs in our community, what’s next?
Mayor Mike Bawden discusses how the community should respond when violent events occur within the city.
Change in public interaction planned for future Council Meetings
Mayor Mike Bawden announces a change in format for future City Council Meetings in an effort to allow for public input, but reduce the time spent during each meeting.