I am looking forward to serving all of the residents in Ward 5 for another 4-year term in office. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that I will not have opposition in the May 2, 2023, Primary Election. There is also no Republican opponent in the primary. I promise to continue to keep open and... Continue Reading →

During that dreadful time after March 2020, many office employees began working from home. As more and more offices closed to keep as many people safe as possible from COVID-19, working from home became more and more prevalent and created an at-home atmosphere where workers who would normally spend time each day commuting found themselves... Continue Reading →

Press Release There has been an outpouring of support for the town of Merrillville’s inaugural Black History Celebration Dinner. More than 350 people are expected to attend the sold-out event taking place on February 23 at the Mike Anderson Chevrolet Event Center at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center, 6600 Broadway.“I am amazed at... Continue Reading →

I am excited to share the details of the February 23rd Inaugural Black History Celebration Dinner. I put together the short slideshow below with details. I hope to see you there. -Rick Bellahttps://rickbellaward5.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/BHDinnerDigitalMktg-copy.mp4#t=1

Each year in January we are presented with the Planning and Building Departments Year in Review report. It is a comprehensive report from Planning and Building Director Shelia Shine and her staff about the development that happened the previous year.The report indicates the number of Board of Zoning Appeals cases and what action was taken... Continue Reading →

Let’s be honest, when classified documents were hauled out of Mar-a Lago, FL at past President Trump’s private residence many democrats giggled and displayed shock at the findings. And then Trump, well, being Trump said that he’d just declassify the documents even though he was no longer president. It’s been a good laugh for sure... Continue Reading →

The Town of Merrillville is offering four full-time positions in our Public Works department. The job titles are Labor Class 1 and are entry-level positions assisting in the maintenance of Town-owned utilities, local roads and streets, town facilities, and vehicles. Assignments are received in the form of oral or written work order instructions. $22.07 per... Continue Reading →

Pictured above - Rick Bella (right) with Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb at an event at the Dean and Barbara White Community Center. I was honored last night by the Merrillville Town Council as they selected me to serve again as Town Council President. This will be the fourth year in a row serving our town... Continue Reading →

I have officially filed for re-election to serve my neighbors in Ward 5 of Merrillville. Yesterday was the first day of filing at the Lake County Election Board. I have been honored to represent all of you and to help keep Merrillville a wonderful place to live. I embrace our cultural diversity and love the... Continue Reading →

Beginning in the new year, the redistricted Town Council Ward boundaries took effect. I am sad to lose the northern portion of Precinct 3 including Independence Hill 3rd Edition, Heritage North, Chapel Hill Farms, and Waterford neighborhoods, as well as Precinct 2 (Independence Hill north of Route 30) after serving these residents for the past... Continue Reading →