Update Rock Island is a segment at city council meetings given by Mayor Mike Thoms focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting is available on YouTube.
Snow Emergency
The City of Rock Island has declared a snow emergency. Once snow depth has reached two inches, parking is not allowed on any marked snow routes until the snow has stopped and been cleared. Vehicles parked on marked snow routes can receive a $35 parking ticket and may be also towed. To facilitate efficient snow removal, residents are urged not to park on residential streets until the snow removal process is completed.
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day with the community
The 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Service and Awards will be held January 15th at 10:30 a.m. at the MLK Community Center, 630 9th Street, Rock Island. With a theme of “Walk Together, March Forward,” the event will also be streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
State of the City Address
The 2024 State of the City address will be given by myself, Mayor Thoms, on Monday, January 22nd at Bally's Hotel and Casino. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and the event begins at 10 a.m. A continental breakfast will be served with coffee and tea. The event is open to the public.