Election day is coming to Gary this Tuesday, May 7. As residents head to the polls to select their candidates in the primary election, Capital B Gary offers a comprehensive guide to the key races and offices, helping voters navigate the complexities of this election year. Photo ID Indiana voters are required to present a […]
Calvin Davis
Calvin Davis is Capital B Gary's government and politics reporter. You can reach Calvin at calvin.davis@capitalbnews.org.
Posted inLocal Government
Gary May Public Meetings Preview
Here’s a look at some important public meetings scheduled in Gary in May 2024: Meeting Calendar Gary Common Council Date: Wednesday, May 8 (due to the May 7 primary), Tuesday, May 21 Location: City Hall, 401 Broadway Time: 6 p.m. CST Contact: (219) 881-1315 * Biweekly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month […]
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Gary Residents Fill Auditorium as Melton Delivers First State of the City Address
Inside the auditorium of West Side High School, Mayor Eddie Melton addressed hundreds of Gary residents on Tuesday, outlining his administration’s accomplishments and the pressing issues facing Gary in his first State of the City address. “You know what we’ve been through as a city,” Melton said. “I truly believe we can and will restore […]
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Gary Residents Join Forces with City Hall in Cleanup Campaign
LaTanya Rodgers wielded her reaching claw like a sword, using her forearm to shield her face from snapping tree branches. Dressed in camouflage, she battled through the dense brush at Hatcher Park, determined to pick up as much trash as possible. “When people pollute, they’re not just disrespecting Gary, they’re disrespecting God’s country,” Rodgers said. […]
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All About Calvin Davis, Capital B Gary’s Government and Politics Reporter
What I do at Capital B I cover the multiple entities of Gary’s political and governmental landscape, including the Mayor’s Office, Common Council and numerous decision-making bodies within the city. I also monitor how the city is affected by decisions made at the county and state levels. But above all, I track how all political […]
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Gary Voters Head to Polls for Early Voting in Critical State and Local Elections
Shortly after polls opened at 9 a.m., Junifer Hall, a Democratic poll watcher, cast Gary’s first ballot of the 2024 primary. “I like to be the first one so we can test the machine to make sure everything is ready,” Hall told Capital B Gary. Voters were slow to roll in throughout the morning, and […]