Thanks to the hard work of the Department of Development, the citizens of West Lafayette can now read through the strategic plans dating back to the original 1987 report.
This year, the City will update the plan again for its annual 5-year review.
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The Exploratory Committee and Local Politics Update
A few updates:
The next Exploratory Committee is on February 26th, 2015 at the West Lafayette Public Library. 6-8PM. We’ll have coffee and some light snacks to fuel the political conversation and engagement with other local political entrepreneurs.
There is a full slate of City Council Democrats (press release with background info) running for office in West Lafayette, along with a smathering of Republicans running for re-election. There is also a registered Independent, Donnie Spencer, for District 3.
As of today:
| Sana G Booker | West Lafayette City Clerk | Democrat |
| Dave Sturgeon | West Lafayette City Council At-Large | Republican |
| Steven R Dietrich | West Lafayette City Council At-Large | Republican |
| Gerald Thomas | West Lafayette City Council At-Large | Democrat |
| Nicholas DeBoer | West Lafayette City Council D1 | Democrat |
| Peter Bunder | West Lafayette City Council D2 | Democrat |
| Donnie Spencer | West Lafayette City Council D3 | Independent |
| Joelle Jones | West Lafayette City Council D3 | Democrat |
| Larry J Leverenz | West Lafayette City Council D4 | Democrat |
| Gerry J Keen | West Lafayette City Council D5 | Republican |
| Kathy Parker | West Lafayette City Council D5 | Democrat |
| Lois Haueisen | West Lafayette City Council D6 | Democrat |
| Lori Stein Sabol | West Lafayette City Judge | Democrat |
| John R Dennis | West Lafayette Mayor | Republican |
We will also be planning some Sunshine Week activities at the West Lafayette Public Library March 15th-21st.
The iconic Family Express is asking for 3 sign variances at the upcoming February 25th BZA meeting.
BZA-1928 FAMILY EXPRESS CORPORATION:
Petitioner is requesting the following sign variances for a proposed gas station:
- To permit 211.64 sq. ft. of total signage instead of the maximum permitted 124 sq. ft. (UZO 4-8-5);
- To permit a maximum freestanding sign area of 83 sq. ft. instead of the maximum permitted 40 sq. ft. in the NB zone (UZO 4-8-6); and
- To permit a 0’ setback from the right-of-way of Northwestern Avenue for a proposed 8’ high monument sign instead of the required 8’ (sign setback is equal to sign height) (UZO 4-8-6)
The development is located at 1107 Lindberg Road, where Lindberg and Northwestern intersect on proposed Lot 1 of the Northwestern Family Express Subdivision (S-4495). The site is located in West Lafayette, Wabash 18(NW)23-4.
More to come…stay tuned!
The Exploratory Committee – Initial Meeting – 2014-01-29
The mission of The Exploratory Committee is to create an informed and engaged constituency in Tippecanoe County that utilizes every facet of their political power.
Our first meeting will be a quick informational workshop and political mixer.
The Exploratory Committee
January 29th
6PM – 8PM
West Lafayette Public Library
Purpose of the Meeting:
Bring a diverse group of people together to present a variety of engagement opportunities: both at the ballot box and beyond.
Agenda
- Welcome
- Municipal election year
- West Lafayette Class 2 City Changes
- Voter Registration
- Contested Races
- Involvement in campaigns
- Engaged Constituency
- Beyond the Ballot Box Initiatives
- Transparent Tippecanoe
- Public Records Requests
- The Importance of (317) 234-0906
- Release of Information Prior to Public Meetings
- Visualization of Data
- Public Records Requests
- Future Meetings
- Q&A
- Meet and Greet Mixer