Mayor McDermott Issues Executive Order 22-02A Concerning COVID-19 (Corona Virus)
EXECUTIVE ORDER 22-02AExecutive Order 22-02A **Effective February 9, 2022, Hammond City Mask Mandate Rescinded** WHEREAS, on January 03, 2022, Mayor Thomas M McDermott, Jr. issued Executive Order 22-02 requiring face coverings to be worn in any public place within the City of Hammond until the resurgence of new COVD-19 positive cases began to decline; and WHEREAS, as of February 4, …
Mayor McDermott Issues Executive Order Mandating Masks in Hammond
On Monday, Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. signed an Executive Order that reinstates a mask mandate in all public buildings throughout the city. “With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, it is imperative that we do everything we can in city government to ensure that government and city services continue for our residents,” said Mayor McDermott. “By instituting the …
Mayor McDermott Issues Executive Order 22-02 Concerning COVID-19 (Corona Virus)
EXECUTIVE ORDER 22-02WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the coVID-19 outbreak to be a global pandemic, and on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States declared COVID-19 to be a national emergency; and WHEREAS, on December 29, 2021, Executive Order 21-33 declaring a public health emergency for the State of Indiana was renewed for …
Applications for Funding Available
Applications for 2022 funding through the City’s Charitable Gaming Fund are now available from the Mayor’s Office at Hammond City Hall. A fund is available to local not-for-profit organizations who can demonstrate that their project, activities and services provide direct benefit to the citizens of Hammond. The fund and application process is overseen by the Gaming Advisory Committee, which represents …
Coach’s Corner Denied Request to Permit New Owner at Their Location
On December 7th , the Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission denied the troubled Hessville bar, Coach’s Corner, their request to permit a new owner to operate at their location on Kennedy Avenue. “This decision by the Commission is welcomed by my administration, the police department and the residents of the Hessville part of our city,” said Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, …
City of Hammond Issues New Vaccine Requirements
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has issued two executive orders that require proof of vaccination to begin employment with the City of Hammond and before any current employee transfers or is promoted. “As the federal government and OSHA continue to work on implementing a vaccine order for employers with over 100 people, I want to make sure the City of …
Mayor McDermott Changes Remaining Mayor’s Night Out Dates
Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has changed the two remaining Mayor’s Night Out dates due to scheduling conflicts. Wednesday, October 6 in the 5th District in the Jefferson Elementary School Cafeteria is now rescheduled to Wednesday, October 27. Wednesday, November 3 in the 6th District in the Scott Middle School Cafeteria, is now rescheduled to Wednesday, December 8. Both …
Downtown Hohman Avenue Redesign Presentation
DetailsPlease join Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr., City of Hammond officials and American Structurepoint as they present the new design of Hohman Avenue in Downtown Hammond. From Sibley Street to Russell Street, this first phase of the Hohman Ave Rebuild Project with slow down speeding traffic and make our downtown more conducive for future development. Walkability is very important to …