Gary Common Council

06/01/2026

05/29/2026

🏛️ GARY COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR GENERAL MEETING 🏛️

The Gary Common Council will hold its next Regular General Meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

📍 Location:
Public Safety Facility (Community Room)
555 Polk Street
Gary, IN 46402

💻 Can’t attend in person? Join us live via Zoom, Facebook, or YouTube!

🎥 Stay informed on important discussions, community updates, and legislation impacting the City of Gary.

📱 Watch Live:

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🗣️ Your voice matters! We encourage residents to stay engaged and informed about the decisions shaping our community.

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05/22/2026

🎉 Join Us for a Juneteenth Celebration in the City of Gary! ✊🏾🖤💛💚

The Gary Common Council and the Black Labor Week Project – Gary Chapter invite the community out for a day filled with culture, community, music, food, and family fun as we celebrate Juneteenth!

📅 June 19th
🕚 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📍 Roosevelt Pavilion & Parking Lot

✨ This FREE family-friendly event will feature:
🎨 Black Art & Crafts
🍔 Food Vendors & Food Trucks
🎭 Face Painting & Kids Activities
🎧 Live DJ Entertainment
💃 Line Dancing
🏃🏾‍♂️ Get Fit Activities
🎯 Bingo
🏰 Bounce House
…and so much more!

Come celebrate freedom, heritage, culture, and community with us as we honor Juneteenth together. Bring the entire family out for a day of unity, empowerment, and fun for all ages!

📧 Vendor & Sponsorship Opportunities:
[email protected]

05/22/2026

🚨 Gary Common Council – Ways & Means Committee Meeting 🚨

The Gary Common Council Ways & Means Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Public Safety Community Room, 555 Polk Street, Gary, Indiana.

Agenda items include:
▪️ C.P.O. 2026-17 – Additional Appropriation in the Police Donation Fund
▪️ C.P.O. 2026-18 – Revising the Finance Department General Salary Budget

Committee Chair: Councilman-at-Large Kenneth Whisenton

📍 Public Safety Community Room
555 Polk Street
Gary, IN 46402

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Community participation and public awareness are encouraged. Stay informed and engaged with the decisions impacting the City of Gary.

05/22/2026

🚨 5th District Community Meeting 🚨

If you live in the 5th District or have questions about your property assessment, this is an important meeting you don’t want to miss.

Join 5th District Councilwoman Linda Barnes-Caldwell for a community discussion focused on Property Assessments featuring:
▪️ Jackie Y. Collins – Calumet Township Assessor
▪️ LaTonya Spearman – Lake County Assessor

📅 Wednesday, June 10th, 2026
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 Roosevelt Pavilion
2201 Harrison Street
Gary, IN 46407

Come out, get informed, ask questions, and stay connected with what’s happening in our community.

05/20/2026

The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example." 🕊️

Join us this Friday at 10:00 AM as we honor the fallen officers of the Gary Police Department. Following the memorial service inside the Cathedral of Holy Angels, we invite everyone in attendance to stay for a time of fellowship and community support.

A special thank you to our premier sponsor, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, for generously catering the after-reception.

🗓️ Friday, May 22, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM SHARP
📍 640 Tyler St. Gary, IN

Mark your calendars, invite a neighbor, and let's stand united.

05/20/2026

05/19/2026