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 […]
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 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 […]