Here’s a look at some important public meetings scheduled in Gary in June 2024: Meeting Calendar Gary Common Council The Common Council will be considering several major ordinances in June, including a $3.4 million spending plan for a citywide traffic light project and funding for small businesses. Date: Tuesday, June 4 and 18 Location: City Hall, […]
Calvin Davis
Calvin Davis is Capital B Gary's government and politics reporter. You can reach Calvin at calvin.davis@capitalbnews.org.
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Gary’s Voter Turnout Continues to Decline: Residents Explain Their Absence at the Polls
As DeMondre Velez surveyed the County Market parking lot from his security post, the 24-year-old candidly shared why he skipped the polls in the most recent election. “I didn’t know what was going on for real,” he admitted. Velez represents a growing trend among local Gary residents: a disconnection from the political process. Voter turnout […]
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Gary’s 2024 Primary Voting Totals: A Neighborhood Breakdown
Following the 2024 primary election, Capital B Gary has analyzed voter turnout data across all Gary voting precincts, comparing the latest results with those from the 2020 primary. Our analysis focused on registered voters, actual voters on election day, and voter turnout percentages in eight specific neighborhoods. We condensed the number of neighborhoods analyzed because […]
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Lake County Election Results: A Visual Breakdown
Despite numerous key races with statewide and local implications, voter turnout was notably low in Lake County during Indiana’s primary election. Only 11.45% of the county’s 362,561 registered voters cast ballots. Gary voters faced multiple contested races, including a crowded Republican governor’s race and several state Senate and House seats that could significantly affect their […]
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Gary Voters Head to the Polls for Primary Election Day
Gary voters braved intermittent rain showers on primary day to cast their ballots in several key races. This year’s primary features several contested races in which voters will choose the Democratic and Republican candidates for November’s general election. Notable among these are Statehouse races and the election for Lake County Coroner. Capital B Gary reporters […]
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It’s Election Day in Gary: Here’s What to Know
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]