City Council
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Staff
  | Council Attorney - Robert Berger |
| Secretary - Debra L. Jimenez |
Councilmen at Large
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| Robert A. Markovich 219-659-5376 |
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Dan Spitale 219-614-2454 |
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Janet Venecz 219-937-9774 Email Janet |
District Councilmen
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| 1st District Mark Kalwinski 219-933-7108 |
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2nd District Alfonso L. Salinas 219-853-6404 |
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3rd District Anthony W. Higgs 219-853-6404 |
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| 4th District William Emerson 219-937-1032 |
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5th District Michael Opinker 219-844-7483 |
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6th District Homero "Chico" Hinojosa 219-845-2359 |
Council Meetings
Council Meetings are normally on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Caucus meetings are held at 5:30 p.m. on the day of every council meeting.
The City Councilmen are responsible for all money coming into the city and approving all money spent by the city. Other responsibilities include passing traffic ordinances and carefully watching the operation of the city.
The city council are an elected body representing the needs of the people regarding legislation.
Every four years, Hammond constituents vote to elect City Council members for their districts and Councilmen at Large to serve on the council for the next four years.
The city council members participate in commission meetings to assure that the rights of the people are protected. The city council members also maintain a solid relationship with the state government in Indianapolis and align legislation with state guidelines. Council members also help city organizations in need of help.
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