Campaign News

GARY, IN (NOVEMBER 20, 2023) – This Thanksgiving, mayor-elect Eddie Melton has teamed up  with a church, an urban farm, a healthcare provider, and a community organization to help families  in need. As a result, Melton’s 5th Annual Turkey Giveaway will take place on Tuesday, November  21st from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at RailCats […]

GARY (Oct. 11, 2023) – The Melton Campaign has launched the Gary Quality of Life Survey to solicit  feedback from residents on expectations of city services, the state of the local economy and the  overall quality of life in Gary. All citizens of Gary are invited to participate.  “Surveys like these are incredibly valuable for […]

The wide breadth of federal and local officials who heaped praise on the Gary Public Transit Corp.’s recent purchase of four electric buses served as a testament to the agency’s resilience as it stakes a claim as Northwest Indiana’s go-to bus service. Rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic that reduced ridership, the GPTC finds itself charting […]

Indiana State Senator Eddie Melton appreciates the role of workforce development in improving the quality of life for residents. He stays engaged and up to date on programs and initiatives. He shows up and participates in discussions and strategic sessions that benefit the entire region. When gauging his interest on a second event to help […]

GARY (July 24, 2023) – Democratic nominee for Mayor of Gary Sen. Eddie Melton and his team announced today U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson (Mississippi’s 2nd congressional district) will visit Gary on Tuesday, Jul. 25, joining Melton for a tour of the city and as a guest speaker for a fundraiser on behalf of Melton’s mayoral […]