Ward 5 Representative
The Town of Merrillville is aware of a Washington Post article, as well as a subsequent front-page story in today’s (December 31) NWI Times, reporting that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is evaluating locations nationwide for potential processing centers.Merrillville was referenced in the Washington Post article as a possible processing site on a map accompanying... Continue Reading →
Tonight, I was deeply honored to be elected by my fellow Merrillville Town Council members to serve as Town Council President for 2026. This marks my seventh consecutive year serving as chair of the board—a responsibility I never take lightly.I was grateful to be nominated, but I must admit I was genuinely surprised and humbled when no other... Continue Reading →
A common question we hear is: "With all this new development happening in Merrillville, shouldn't the town be collecting a lot more property tax money?" The answer is a surprisingly no, and it's due to the way Indiana's tax system works. 1. Indiana Caps What Merrillville Is Allowed to Collect Indiana does not let towns simply collect more... Continue Reading →
The Town Council reaffirmed its commitment to public safety on Tuesday by approving one of Indiana’s most pro-police collective bargaining agreements from this year.Following the unanimous action, town leaders and Merrillville FOP Lodge 168 representatives gathered to sign copies of the document.“Public safety is at the heart of everything we do in Merrillville,” Town Council... Continue Reading →
At this time of year, our community always shows what makes Merrillville special — neighbors looking out for one another and coming together to lift spirits when it matters most. As Town Council President, I’ve seen firsthand how generous and compassionate our residents can be, especially when it comes to helping families in need.The holidays... Continue Reading →
First off, a big thank you to all our Merrillville residents for your patience and understanding during this major snow event! And a big thank you to our street department workers how spent many hours yesterday starting at 2:30 a.m. to open our roads throughout town. Here’s a quick look at how our snow removal... Continue Reading →
If you’ve noticed cars flying down our neighborhood streets lately, you’re not alone. Speeding is one of the top complaints we hear from Merrillville residents — and truthfully, it’s not just our town. Communities everywhere are struggling with drivers who ignore speed limits and put others at risk.Here in Merrillville, we’ve already taken several steps... Continue Reading →
At our September 23 Town Council meeting, I was glad to hear Merrillville Clerk-Treasurer Eric January give credit where credit is due. In his department report, he praised the role of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds in making big-ticket projects possible that simply wouldn’t fit into our general fund.This is a notable shift for Mr.... Continue Reading →
It only takes a minute to download. Be in 'the know'! We are very pleased with the participation so far with residents embracing the new MyMerrillville smart phone app. It's simple to download for either Android or Apple devices. You simple go to your app area and search MyMerrillville. You can also scan the QR... Continue Reading →
New Town News App is working GREAT! Your town government is now offering a great way for the town to keep you informed about town news, events, street closures/repairs, and emergencies through town notifications sent directly to your smartphone. This FREE app also connects residents to important information. Just SCAN the QR code on the flyer... Continue Reading →