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  District 1: D. Dieter

Derek Dieter

Council Member
Derek Dieter (D)
1st District Representative 
Council President

Representing all of the residents in: SB101, SB102, SB103, SB105, SB106, SB107, SB108, SB110, SB112, SB112A, SB113, SB115, SB117, SB118 & SB120

"Serving the residents & businesses of the 1st District and the City since 2004"

First District Youth, Citizen and Business of the Year Award for 2004 - 2008*

Council President

Committee Chair:
 
Sub-Committee on Minutes
Council Rules Committee

 Member:
Residential Neighborhoods

    Derek was elected to the City Council in 2003 and started his term on January 1, 2004.  He resides with his family at 1829 Portage Avenue.  Council Member Dieter is dedicated to helping improve the quality of life in South Bend.

    Since his election Derek has delivered on his major campaign promises of working for "livable neighborhoods."
Derek has:
    1.  Increased fines for loud car stereo's
    2.  Started a hot line for these violations
    3.  Maintained constant dialog with 1st District residents
    4.  Cell phone number available for immediate contact
    5.  Worked hard for the River side Trail project

Derek has also worked effectively in his dual role as a Councilman and Police Officer to help clean up neighborhoods of drug and loitering problems.


During his 3 years on the Council, Derek has sponsored ordinances on:
    1.  Changing the Unreasonable Noise Ordinance
    2.  The stun gun ordinance
    3.  Scrap metal identification

Derek has also:

  • Led Council initiative to save the Greenhouse.
  • Initiated the Council's inquiry about vacant and abandoned homes in South Bend.


Since taking office Derek has also honored 168 citizens, youths, and businesses of the 1st District with recognition for their actions in his district.

"Of all the things I do I find this the most rewarding.  To honor people who do good things on a daily basis demonstrates the great people we have  in the 1st District.  I have been very fortunate to have great neighborhood organizations in my District and their work is evident all over the District".

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Derek D. Dieter
1829 Portage Ave.• South Bend, Indiana 46616 
574.532.2200 Cell 
574.235.5982 Voice Mail

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