Gary Common Council approves handful of ARPA ordinances weeks before deadline

At its last meeting of the year, the Gary Common Council approved more than 15 ordinances, appropriating more than $10 million American Rescue Plan Act funds throughout the city. All ordinances were approved in an unanimous 8-0 vote. Councilman Dwight Williams, D-At Large, was absent Tuesday night. Gary Mayor Eddie Melton thanked the council for their work in passing ARPA fund use. “I think tonight is an example of progress in the community working together even when we might have differences,” Melton said. “We were able to come together and move this city forward on behalf of citizens here.” ARPA […]