Leadership Requires Looking at Facts
May 21, 2026
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I have served on the Town Council for 18 and a half years as the residents of Merrillville’s Ward 5 have placed their trust in
Rick Bella - Ward 5 Councilman - Town Council President
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Financial Future is Concerning
May 8, 2026
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As your Merrillville Town Council President, I believe residents deserve honesty and transparency when it comes to the financial challenges facing our town and communities
Town Council Approves Resolution Opposing ICE Detention Facility in Merrillville
January 28, 2026
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Merrillville Town Council Takes Formal Action on ICE Detention Facility Proposal Last night, the Merrillville Town Council took an important and decisive step on an
Indiana’s property tax cut will shrink local government – and economic growth
January 26, 2026
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Michael Hicks – the George and Frances Ball Distringuished Professor of Economics and Director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at Ball State
Update: Still No Word From ICE/DHS
January 23, 2026
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I wanted to continue to keep you updated on the ICE facility rumors about a processing center coming to our town. I write rumor because
Regarding Reports of a Potential ICE Facility
January 20, 2026
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The Town of Merrillville is aware of community concerns regarding a newly constructed, currently unoccupied 275,000 sq ft warehouse within our town limits that has
