May 8, 2015 at 5:29 p.m.
Dunkirk, are you ready to shine?
Letters to the Editor
To the editor:
By now you have heard the news.
Dunkirk has been selected as a Stellar Communities finalist. The Stellar Communities program began in 2011, and there are currently eight Stellar Communities throughout Indiana.
It has changed this year to include those communities with a population under 6,000 in one group and those over 6,000 in another group. That being said, Dunkirk was selected along with North Liberty as a finalist in the under 6,000 category.
What is Stellar?
Stellar is not a grant. It is a designation that pools the resources of several state agencies to provide many unique opportunities to the selected community.
Among those agencies are the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and Indiana Department of Transportation.
To be eligible, a community must show comprehensive planning, community support and the ability to accomplish their goals. Over the past several years, Dunkirk has developed a comprehensive downtown Revitalization plan as well as a library study plan.
We have accomplished much as a community, but now is our time to take that “next step.” As mayor, I am ready to lead us on that “journey.”
As part of our Stellar application, the library/glass museum relocation to the former Stewart Brothers building is one of the top projects on our list. Another high priority project would be the development of the proposed senior housing complex just north of the railroad tracks on the west side of Main Street. Also included would be a streetscape plan for Main Street to include decorative lighting and the construction of new sidewalks to connect the schools to downtown as well as West Jay Community Center, the park and pool. Several other complementary projects will be included in our application as well.
I believe we are well positioned to move into that Stellar designation.
With the help of our team of dedicated individuals, we will submit our Strategic Implementation Plan on June 30. This will be followed up by a visit of the Stellar Team to Dunkirk on July 30. Selection of the winning community will take place at the Indiana State Fair in August.
What can you do as a member of our community?
Take pride and ownership of your city.
Be sure to do your part to clean up your community. This includes picking up junk and trash, mowing your yard, becoming active and involved in your community.
As an ambassador for the City of Dunkirk, I have the privilege of welcoming Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann to our city on May 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. for a visit to congratulate us on becoming a finalist as well as touring the downtown area. It will be vital that we present a clean and united community during her visit.
As mayor, I know that we can become a Stellar Community and begin to turn Dunkirk around.
I need your help. Are you ready?
Dan Watson
Mayor of Dunkirk
By now you have heard the news.
Dunkirk has been selected as a Stellar Communities finalist. The Stellar Communities program began in 2011, and there are currently eight Stellar Communities throughout Indiana.
It has changed this year to include those communities with a population under 6,000 in one group and those over 6,000 in another group. That being said, Dunkirk was selected along with North Liberty as a finalist in the under 6,000 category.
What is Stellar?
Stellar is not a grant. It is a designation that pools the resources of several state agencies to provide many unique opportunities to the selected community.
Among those agencies are the Office of Community and Rural Affairs, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and Indiana Department of Transportation.
To be eligible, a community must show comprehensive planning, community support and the ability to accomplish their goals. Over the past several years, Dunkirk has developed a comprehensive downtown Revitalization plan as well as a library study plan.
We have accomplished much as a community, but now is our time to take that “next step.” As mayor, I am ready to lead us on that “journey.”
As part of our Stellar application, the library/glass museum relocation to the former Stewart Brothers building is one of the top projects on our list. Another high priority project would be the development of the proposed senior housing complex just north of the railroad tracks on the west side of Main Street. Also included would be a streetscape plan for Main Street to include decorative lighting and the construction of new sidewalks to connect the schools to downtown as well as West Jay Community Center, the park and pool. Several other complementary projects will be included in our application as well.
I believe we are well positioned to move into that Stellar designation.
With the help of our team of dedicated individuals, we will submit our Strategic Implementation Plan on June 30. This will be followed up by a visit of the Stellar Team to Dunkirk on July 30. Selection of the winning community will take place at the Indiana State Fair in August.
What can you do as a member of our community?
Take pride and ownership of your city.
Be sure to do your part to clean up your community. This includes picking up junk and trash, mowing your yard, becoming active and involved in your community.
As an ambassador for the City of Dunkirk, I have the privilege of welcoming Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann to our city on May 19 from 4 to 5 p.m. for a visit to congratulate us on becoming a finalist as well as touring the downtown area. It will be vital that we present a clean and united community during her visit.
As mayor, I know that we can become a Stellar Community and begin to turn Dunkirk around.
I need your help. Are you ready?
Dan Watson
Mayor of Dunkirk
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