Mayor Luecke’s legacy: South Bend’s strong foundation for growth

Build square. Measure twice. Plan ahead. Those fundamental lessons, gleaned from early experience as a carpenter and owner of a small construction business, have undergirded Stephen J. Luecke’s remarkably successful 15-year tenure as mayor of South Bend. As he prepares to move on to a new phase in his life, he reflects on his major accomplishments. South Bend ON offers a bird’s-eye view of the city’s longest-serving mayor and his extensive achievements. Read more ...