The eight visitors included six men and two women, representing government, health, education, art and culture for the Yuhang District. Anderson was the only Indiana city the delegation visited while in the
Mayor Kevin S. Smith
AU, Falls School of Business Welcome Chinese Delegation
ANDERSON, IN - Anderson University and the city of Anderson recently welcomed a
visit from a delegation from Anderson Indiana’s sister city of Yuhang
District, Hangzhou, in China. The visit was in response to the mayor’s
trade mission to the Chinese cities of Shanghai, Ningbo and Hangzhou in
November 2006.
Federal Court Dismisses Former Anderson Building Commissioner Suit
ANDERSON, Ind. - A federal civil rights lawsuit filed by former Anderson Building Commissioner David Eicks was dismissed Friday by the U.S. District Court in Indianapolis. The Court granted summary judgment in favor of the City of Anderson and Mayor Kevin S. Smith.
CATS Unveils Fixed Route Buses
Anderson Community Schools Assistant Superintendent Lennon Brown says that hourly fixed route service to Highland High School will benefit students and their families who will be better able to participate in parent-teacher conference and after-school activities. Mayor Kevin S. Smith (left) also reported that in celebration of the seven new fixed-route City of Anderson Transit buses, fares will be discontinued through Saturday, October 27.
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CATS Unveils Fixed Route Buses
ANDERSON, IN - In celebration of seven new fixed route buses and the addition of Highland High School to City of Anderson Transit routes, Anderson Mayor Kevin S. Smith and Assistant School Superintendent Lennon Brown chose to ride the bus.
ATS Fixed Route Buses Unveiled Oct. 18 at Highland High School
ANDERSON, Ind. - Seven new fixed-route buses – a complete fleet replacement - will take to the streets of Anderson Friday. Mayor Kevin S. Smith and Highland High School administrators, students and parents will be given the first opportunity to examine the buses, Thursday, October 18 at 10:30 a.m. The selection of Highland High School, 2108 E. 200 N., also calls attention to the addition of the far northeast side school to the City of Anderson Transit fixed routes.
Mayor Kevin S. Smith, City of Anderson Part of National Effort to Revitalize Vacant Properties
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Anderson Mayor Kevin S. Smith is participating in a national effort to revitalize vacant brownfield properties for new economic development today.
FORTUNE 500 Company to Create 500 Jobs in Anderson
ANDERSON, Ind. (Sept. 25, 2007) - Governor Mitch Daniels and Mayor Kevin Smith joined executives from Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS) today to announce that the company will locate a customer care center here, creating 500 jobs.
The company plans to locate the new 26,000 square-foot center in the former Continental Inc. offices at 2710 Enterprise Drive and will begin hiring telecommunications and data operations specialists later this year.
AFD Breaks Ground on Training Facility Aug. 27
ANDERSON, IN - Anderson Fire Department Chief Phil Rogers and Mayor Kevin S. Smith will break ground for a new training facility that will keep the city’s 128 firefighters in maximum form for fighting fires and protecting lives. The facility will also serve as a district training center for all fire departments in Madison County, as well as 12 other counties in the state’s Emergency Management District 6.
Anderson Nifty Lift Buses Unveiled Thursday at Hopewell Center
ANDERSON, IN - Four gleaming Nifty Lift Buses bearing flashy green trim with nighttime reflective properties were unveiled before a group of excited Anderson Hopewell Center clients today.
Anderson Wireless Internet Announcement Tuesday
ANDERSON, IN - Anderson Mayor Kevin S. Smith will make an announcement Tuesday, August 21 at 10 a.m. concerning wireless internet availability in the city of Anderson. The announcement will be in Town Center Park, 12th and Meridian Street.
‘Traveling’ City Hall Session. August 15
ANDERSON, IN - Mayor Kevin S. Smith will hold a “Traveling” City Hall Session Wednesday, August 15 at 1 p.m. at Southdale Tower, 524 W. 53rd St. The event will be in the community room.
The town meetings, conducted in various locations throughout the city, include a short discussion by the mayor followed by a question and answer session. Every Anderson citizen is invited to attend.
Anderson Achieves Federal Weed and Seed Status
ANDERSON, IN - U.S. Attorney Susan Brooks congratulated Mayor Kevin S. Smith today on Anderson’s successful application to become a Weed and Seed program site. The announcement was made during a press conference in the Anderson City Building Lobby, along with members of the Weed and Seed Steering Committee and representatives of the office of Congressman Mike Pence.
Anderson Mayor Orders Heat Relief Shelters for Wednesday, Thursday
ANDERSON, IN - Anderson Mayor Kevin S. Smith today directed the city’s Emergency Management office to arrange for heat relief shelters for citizens due to forecasts that expect the heat index to exceed 105 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday. “We urge all citizens to utilize these shelters to avoid heat-related illness,” he said. “Nifty Lift transports are on standby for those who have no other way to get to a shelter.”
Proposed 2008 Budget: Disciplined and Holds the Line on Property Taxes
ANDERSON, IN - The administration of Mayor Kevin S. Smith began hearings Monday evening with the City Council, proposing a disciplined budget that holds the line on city property taxes.
‘Traveling’ City Hall Sessions August 13 & 15
ANDERSON, IN - Mayor Kevin S. Smith has set two “Traveling” City Hall Sessions for the week of August 13. The town meetings, conducted in various locations throughout the city, include a short discussion by the mayor followed by a question and answer session.
