Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Mayor Announces New Controller


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces Megan Flores has been named Controller for the City of Hammond. Ms. Flores graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in June of 2019 with a Master of Science in Accounting. She completed her undergraduate work at Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. Megan is a lifelong resident of Hammond and is …

Lake County 2020 Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule


CATEGORY: News

InfoThe LCSWMD HHW program is for residential, household hazardous waste for Lake County, IN residents and is NOT for businesses, schools, organizations or those who live outside Lake County. Businesses, schools and organizations of Lake County can call (219) 853-2420 for resource information. A valid Lake County, IN driver’s license, is required. All Collections are from 9:00 am—2:00 pm ***Latex …

City Controller Departs for the Private Sector


CATEGORY: City Controller, Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. announces the departure of City Controller Heather Garay who is leaving the City to work in the private sector. “Although Heather didn’t have an accounting background at the time, we knew her legal training would help her in her new position and she’s done an amazing job for the City of Hammond”, stated Mayor …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Mayor McDermott reschedules January’s Mayor’s Night Out


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. has rescheduled the Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Mayor’s Night Out in the 4th District due to a scheduling conflict. The new date will be Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the same location, O’Bannon Elementary School, 1317 – 173rd Street, in the Cafeteria from 6:30pm until 8:30pm. Please enter at Door A. Contact Mayor’s office …

Request for Proposal Released for Downtown Site


CATEGORY: Economic Development, News, Speck

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the City’s Department of Planning and Development have released a new and vibrant RFP for an important downtown Hammond site. The City of Hammond is requesting proposals for a brand new multi-use residential building that would house 200+ units, with retail and commercial on the ground level, complimenting a new active and welcoming plaza …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Coach’s Corner Denied Renewal of Liquor License


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

The Lake County Liquor Board today unanimously denied the renewal of Coach’s Corner liquor license. The embattled Hessville bar faced remonstrators including the City of Hammond, the Hammond Police Department, Councilwoman Janet Venecz, 6th District Councilman Scott Rakos and others. Since a murder that occurred in the parking lot of the bar on November 24th, the bar has been under …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Applications for Funding Available


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News

Applications for 2020 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 Charitable Gaming Advisory Committee, which …

Mayor Thomas M. McDermott Jr.

Hammond Initiative to Help Flood Victims


CATEGORY: Mayor's Office, News, Sanitary District

Hammond Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. in conjunction with the Hammond Sanitary District is pleased to announce an initiative for a Household Flood Protection Program to assist Hammond homeowners with a plan for remediation of flooding within their homes. The Hammond Sanitary District has allotted up to $1,000 to each homeowner who is qualified, to assist them with various measures …