Rudy Jimenez for Jackson Township Trustee Porter County Indiana

08/31/2026

Emergency debris‑burning authorization is now in effect for Liberty & Jackson Township. IDEM has approved disaster‑debris burning under emergency procedures.

Full details at https://libertyfd.org/idem-emergency-disaster-debris-burning-authorized/

08/29/2026

IDEM Emergency Disaster Debris Burning Authorized

Under normal circumstances, open burning is prohibited in Porter County except where specifically permitted by applicable law, regulation, or authorization. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has authorized each individual fire department to make the determination to allow open burning because of the August 11, 2026, storm and derecho that impacted the area. LTVFD will be allowing limited authorization subject to strict conditions designed to protect public safety and reduce the risk of wildfire or uncontrolled fire and facilitate speedy recovery following the storm cleanup.

Residents who choose to conduct an authorized open burn are responsible for complying with all applicable requirements and conditions.

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Image: Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department notice: debris burning permitted under IDEM emergency disaster procedures, showing fallen tree branches near a damaged building.

08/22/2026

08/16/2026

Free taco dinner today.

Time 5 PM
Location sabor poblono Fresh Market Valparaiso on Calumet
Date: TOMORROW
FREE TACOS AND CHIPS AND SALSA 💃

We hear you Valparaiso, Indiana and we know there are so many people still without power and food! We want to give back and help those who are suffering and need a meal!

With the help of El Sabor Poblano Fresh Market and a kind personal donation from Nate Huizar we are able to feed the community TOMORROW, Sunday beginning at 5 PM in front of their location on Calumet in across from Picked Vintage Valpo. We will have a taqueria station setup as we can’t run our food truck right now.

It truly takes a village and we are grateful for the local support! 🙏💃🌮🙏

We will have chicken chipotle and carnitas from Malverde: El Santo Patrón available, Mex street style with cilantro, onion, salsa or plain (we will be making them to order)💃🌮💃

The store will also be open inside and they have elote, tamales and more available for purchase.

Limit 3 tacos per person. We are able to make it 3 tacos per person 💃💃🌮🌮 and chips and salsa too!

See everyone tomorrow.

08/16/2026

🌭 FREE COMMUNITY HOT DOG COOKOUT — SUNDAY! 🌭

The Town of Chesterton will be firing up the grill tomorrow Sunday, August 16th, starting at NOON to provide a free lunch for our community!

🚗 Just pull up behind the Chesterton Fire Department — enter from 8th Street.

We’ll have hot dogs, chips, and all the condiments ready to go for the whole family!

💙 Completely FREE — just come by and grab some lunch!

We’ll begin serving at 12:00 PM and continue until the food runs out.

It’s been an incredibly long and difficult week for our community. We know many families are still dealing with power outages, storm damage, cleanup, and everything else that comes along with it. We hope this is one small way we can make your Sunday a little easier.

Come grab some lunch — we’d love to feed you! 🌭❤️

Please share and help us spread the word!

05/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who supported our campaign whether by displaying a sign, donating your time or resources, or simply coming out to vote. I’m truly grateful for each and every one of you.

Last night’s results are a strong step forward, and I couldn’t have done it without your support. While we should be proud of this moment, there’s still important work ahead as we head into the fall to finish what we started and reach the finish line together.

05/05/2026

2026 Primary Election Results

Click Here to find the Porter County 2026 Primary Election Results. Results will begin being uploaded after 6pm.
https://app.enhancedvoting.com/results/public/porter-county-in/PrimaryMay052026

05/05/2026

The voting sites are open! Stop by and see me at Jackson School today!

04/29/2026

04/26/2026

As your next Township Trustee, I will maintain a balanced budget and make transparency a top priority. I will hold regular public meetings—and ensure they are accessible online—so every resident can stay informed, engaged, and involved in the decisions that impact our community.