Jill Lesh ~ Monroe County Councilwoman ~ District 4





YOU ARE INVITED!

When: Thursday, July 8, 2010

Topic: "RecoveryFest (July 11, Bryan Park) and the emerging Recovery Engagement Center to replace Recovery House" Our guests will be Linda Grove-Paul, Director of Addiction and Forensic Services at Centerstone, and Andi Haynes, Centerstone's Project CARE Recovery Coach and Case Manager.

Time: 7:30 - 8:30 am

Where: Village Deli, 409 E. Kirkwood

Lesh and Sandberg encourages residents to come to the breakfasts and share their insights and concerns about county government issues. Breakfast meetings are live and lively community chats over coffee and giant pancakes - better than blogging!

For more information, contact Lesh, jill@jilllesh.com or 812-355-1365 or For more information, contact Sandberg, sjsandbar@juno.com, 812-320-8552.

Citizen's Breakfast are scheduled
on the 2nd Thursday of every month at the Village Deli

CITY-COUNTY CITIZENS' BREAKFAST Topics

  • June 10 - "Recovery Engagement Center to replace Recovery House"

  • June 10 - "County Health Clinic"

  • May 13 - "Homeless in Bloomington"

  • April 8 - "New Initiatives for County Parks & Rec"

  • March 11 - "The State of the Arts in Bloomington"

  • February 11 - : "The Future of Youth Services in Monroe County"

  • January 14 - "Status of winter shelters in Bloomington"

  • November 12 - "County Comprehensive Land Use Plan"

  • October 8 - "Trends in Charitable Giving"

  • September 19 - "Choosing the Best Voting System for Monroe County"

  • Auguest 13 - " Social Services, Poverty, and FSSA."

  • July 9 - "Current Issues Facing Township Trustees"

  • June 11 - "Storm Water Utilities Management: Fees and Functions"

  • May 14 - ""The B-Line Trail"

  • April 9 - "Parks & Recreation: A look at Resources and Community Health"

  • March 12 - "Work Release: Looking for Solutions."

  • February 12- "Monroe County Food & Beverage Tax: Do We Need It?."

  • January 2009-"County-wide Public Transportation"

  • December 11, 2008 - "Identifying Key Strategies to Reduce Recidivism.” The discussion will be a continuation from the past two breakfasts with Monroe County Sheriff Jim Kennedy and Monroe Circuit Judge Kenneth Todd about ways to reduce a high jail population. Monroe Circuit Judge Teresa Harper will share her recent experiences working with a re-entry court."

  • November 13, 2008 - "Bail Policies for Probation Violators and the Effects on Our Jail Population Levels."

  • October, 2008 - Update on Jail Renovation and Continued High Population Issues."

  • September, 2008 - "Exploring Options for a County Juvenile Facility."

  • July, 2008 - "The County Prosecutor's New Efforts in Victims' Assistance, Elder Crimes, and Truancy."

  • June 12, 2008 - "New County Parks & Recreation Projects."

  • May 8, 2008 - "New Highway & Bridge Projects in Monroe County."

  • April 10, 2008 - "How New Legislation Will Change Property Tax Assessment."

  • March 13, 2008 - "Energy Saving Initiatives for Monroe County Government"

  • Feb. 14, 2008 - "The Community Health Assessment Project"

  • Jan.10, 2008 - "County and Bloomington City government can collaborate in the new year"

  • Dec. 13, 2008 - "The Odyssey Project" (judicial record keeping and reporting)

  • Nov. 8, 2008 - Proposed Juvenile Treatment Center & New Jail"

  • Oct. 11, 2007 - "“Space Needs and a County-wide Strategic Plan.”

  • Sept. 13, 2007 - "What is the Role of the Treasurer's Office in Managing Monroe County's Money?"

  • July 12, 2007 - "The Role of the Redevelpment Commission."

  • May 10, 2007 - "Understanding Monroe County Property Taxes."

  • April 12, 2007 -"How New Technology Initiatives Are Improving Monroe County Government."

  • March 8, 2007 - "Jail Overcrowding"

  • Feb.8, 2007 - " An Update of Jill's the first six weeks in office, and an opportunity to tell her how she can best serve you?"

  • Jan 7, 2006 - How to Finance a Juvenile Justice Facility in Monroe County

  • Dec. 14, 2006 - "Monroe County Government Priorities for 2007"

  • Oct. 12, 2006 - "Jail Overcrowding Solutions: the Role of Shared Databases"

  • Sep. 12, 2006 - "Verifiable Voting in Monroe County"

  • Aug. 10, 2006 - "Promoting Economic Development in Monroe County"

  • Jul. 20, 2006 - "How Do We Get Good Budget Projections for Monroe County"

  • Jun. 15, 2006 - "A Juvenile Justice Facility for Monroe County"

A Message from Jill

It is my pleasure to serve the citizens of Monroe County as County Councilwoman from District 4. A new subcommittee, the Fleet Financing Committee, meets at 4:30 on the third Tuesday of the month, and I am chair of this committee. Fuel conservation measures and wise vehicle purchasing will get our focused attention. The Council's 2008 Energy Conservation Resolution (Energy Resolution 2008) will play a large role in directing our efforts.

I strongly support the Council's 2007 Space Needs Resolution,( Resolution 2007-60 Master Plan Space Needs.pdf) and will support and watch closely the progress toward creating a Juvenile Treatment Center and meeting the space needs of our Corrections Department, Courts, and other County services.

I represent the Council on the Convention and Visitor's Commission, and the Monroe County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, and I am the Council liaison to four departments: Auditor, Corrections, Health, and Sheriff.

Sincerely,

500 N. Walnut St. Apt. 401
Bloomington, IN
47404

jill@jilllesh.com
812-355-1365