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St. Joseph City Council Approves Funding and Introduces New Bills

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:18 AM

The St. Joseph City Council held its first meeting of 2026, voting to allocate over $600,000 in funds to various local social service agencies and approving a new subdivision development. Members also passed an ordinance prohibiting parking on specific sections of Olive and Pacific Streets while authorizing a wastewater evaluation agreement with Triumph Foods. Additionally,…

The St. Joseph City Council held its first meeting of 2026, voting to allocate over $600,000 in funds to various local social service agencies and approving a new subdivision development. Members also passed an ordinance prohibiting parking on specific sections of Olive and Pacific Streets while authorizing a wastewater evaluation agreement with Triumph Foods. Additionally, the council introduced measures for a potential salary increase for the Fire Department and cosmetic upgrades to the St. Joseph Aquatic Park.

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