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WARREN — Discussion about the proposed Warren “Towne Center” development by dozens of residents, city employees and elected officials added hours to the City Council’s agenda Sept. 28.
Warren names ADA ordinance after resident who fought for it Warren’s new ordinance amendment relating to accessibility standards has been named the “Tony Baker Bill” after resident Tony Baker, 66, who fought for it for 4 1/2 years. Photo by Brian Louwers Advertisement WARREN — Tony Baker was diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis in 1985 and retired from his career in automotive prototype, paint and bodywork when he became disabled four years later. He’s spent the last 4 1/2 years fighting to draw attention to city buildings, public spaces and businesses he found to be either f...
City Council approves Warren’s new master plan The Warren City Council voted unanimously to adopt the city’s first master plan since 1966 on Jan. 12. Photo by Brian Louwers Advertisement WARREN — The city of Warren’s original land use plan was put in place in 1966 and amended by way of a policy update in 1989. It’s safe to say it was time for an update. After a process of more than two years, the City Council formally adopted Warren’s new master plan on Jan. 12. The vote was unanimous and came after previous meetings with the council, the Warren Planning Commission, the city’s ...
What is typically a routine matter became the latest political football Tuesday for the Warren City Council when officials voted unanimously to table approving payment of the cityâs general fund bills until administration pays all invoices from Plunkett Cooney law firm, the councilâs special legal counsel. The City Council approved payment of Plunkett Cooney invoices totaling $83,288 at its Nov. 10 meeting. âThis council voted to pay Plunkett Cooney and the administration is refusing to cut the check,â said Council Secretary Mindy Moore. - Advertisement - She indicated at ...