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Retired Indiana University Faculty Members Denied Preliminary Injunction, Barred from Bloomington Faculty Council Participation for Now

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Retired faculty members at Indiana University will not be allowed to serve as representatives on the Bloomington Faculty Council, at least for the time being. A recent ruling by a Monroe County judge has temporarily halted their ability to participate in faculty governance. On Sunday, Judge Emily Salzmann denied a motion for a preliminary injunction filed by three retired professors: Steven Sherman, Alex Tanford, and Russell Skiba. The plaintiffs had launched a lawsuit against the university’s Board of Trustees in August following a policy change that prohibits retired faculty from engaging in … Read more

Newport City Council Settles ACLU Lawsuit Over Controversial Trespass Order, Upholding Public Access Rights

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NEWPORT, Vt. — The Newport City Council has reached a settlement in a lawsuit involving a former city employee, Andrew Cappello, who faced a controversial no trespass order issued in August 2021. The order prohibited Cappello from accessing city property for a year, a decision that raised significant legal and civil rights concerns. Cappello was employed by the City of Newport from 2009 until his resignation in June 2021, where he served in various capacities within the parks and recreation department. Tensions escalated between him and the Public Works Director, Tom Bernier, eventually leading to … Read more

Dillon Town Council Weighs Controversial Metro District Amid Ongoing Development Debates

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DILLON, Colo. — The Dillon Town Council revisited the topic of metropolitan districts during their August 26 meeting, following prior criticism regarding their oversight. Town attorney Kathryn Winn presented an overview of how these special districts operate and the relevant regulations governing them. Winn emphasized the mixed landscape of metropolitan districts in Colorado, noting that while some function effectively, others have faced significant challenges. She highlighted the purpose of these districts in providing essential services such as water, sewer, fire protection, and even mosquito control. By allowing developers to fund public improvements upfront through bonds, … Read more

San Luis Obispo City Council Challenges Grand Jury Findings on Student Party Culture, Points Finger at Cal Poly

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SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. — The San Luis Obispo City Council is poised to dismiss findings from the SLO County Grand Jury regarding the city’s handling of noise complaints linked to Cal Poly student parties. According to a staff report, city officials disagree with the jury’s conclusions and have opted to implement only a portion of its recommendations. The city’s response, spanning 14 pages, comes in light of the Grand Jury’s report released on June 23. While officials acknowledged their role in addressing neighborhood disturbances through law enforcement and education, they maintain that the root … Read more