City of Daingerfield proclaims May Motorcycle Awareness Month

Following suit with other local governments, the Diangerfield City Council and Mayor Lou Irvin signed a proclamation that will make May “Motorcycle Awareness Month.” Council recognized Tim Brenton, of the Iron Apostles, who was present for the signing.

In other business, the City Council voted to not enter into a resolution to intervene in Southwestern Electric Power Company’s application to increase rates. It was the consensus of the council that the city would not win a case against SWEPCO, and City Manager Rocky Thomasson concurred that the increase would happen either way, and it would not benefit the city to enter into legal action.

During the departmental reports, Police Chief Tracey Climer introduced Officer Payden Cannaday. Cannaday has been with the department for approximately three weeks, and has roughly two more weeks of training with the Chief, according to Climer.

Mayor Irvin also set a move in date of May 16 for the new animal shelter. Thomasson stated that they would do their best to be done by that time. With no other business, the council adjourned until their next regularly scheduled meeting.