Evansville Deputy Mayor Steve Schaefer Provides Task Force Updates
Deputy Mayor Schaefer provided a Task Force update on May 12, 2020, Rotary Club of Evansville meeting.
You can view Schaefer’s interactive presentation and video remarks on the Task Force website.
Steve will join Lynn Miller Pease of “Leadership Everyone” for a special LE Connects event at 5 p.m.
Join the facilitated session to support the Task Force by providing input and ideas to help engage in the reopening of our community.
Event details can be found here.
Quality of Life: Indiana County Fairs & Fall Festival
Purdue Extension announced that Indiana 4-H fairs can occur after June 30 with restrictions.
From the Purdue University News Service:
“County 4-H fairs may begin on July 4, if local health officials confirm the county has reached stage five in Indiana Back on Track plan. Fairs must adhere to social distancing guidelines, screen employees and volunteers working on behalf of Purdue Extension daily, and follow industry best practices regarding disinfecting high traffic areas and offering hand sanitizer and cleaning stations to employees and guests.”
More information on the Vanderburgh County – Purdue Extension website.
A decision for this year’s Vanderburgh County fair has not been released.
Business Assistance: Permit Process to Expand Outdoor Restaurant Seating Announced
After listening to feedback from restaurant operators, neighborhood leaders, and residents, local government leaders announced an expedited permit process that enables restaurants to temporarily expand their dining areas.
The Evansville Restaurant Relief Program will enable restaurant operators to expand their outdoor dining areas onto the existing property and public rights-of-way.
More Information at reopenevansville.com/en/business-assistance.
