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Every resident of a city is intrinsically tied to the appearance of that city, particularly its urban core and primary entertainment districts. When a city’s aesthetic is associated with litter and waste, blight, abandoned buildings and homes, a lack of proper landscaping and a generally unrefined cityscape, its people are emotionally burdened. In these cases, […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Immediate Release April 27, 2023 Sen. Eddie Melton releases economic development plan; SB 434 headed to governor’s desk GARY (April 28, 2023) – Today the Eddie Melton for Mayor of Gary campaign released the campaign’s Economic Development plan. “Gary residents deserve to enjoy stable neighborhoods, a healthy economy and an improved […]

Roads, streetlights, bridges, broadband internet, buildings, transportation centers and water/sewer utilities are all critical components of a city’s infrastructure. While older cities like Gary maintain the benefits of historic value and traditional urban planning not always found in younger cities, they often find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to the upkeep of municipal […]

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release April 5, 2023 Sen. Eddie Melton endorsed by Northwest Indiana Realtors Association, releases comprehensive housing policy GARY – Today the Eddie Melton for Mayor of Gary team announced the release of Sen. Melton’s comprehensive housing policy as well as an endorsement for his campaign from the Northwest Indiana Realtors Association. […]

Centering the educational needs of our residents will be one of my highest priorities as Mayor. From our littlest neighbors to our adult lifelong learners, ensuring our residents are met with the resources and relationships that cultivate a well-nourished community is part of what builds a thriving city. My Education Innovation policy will incorporate state […]