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Hammond council approves $20.5 million in claims, advances riverfront district and redevelopment plans

Hammond Common Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary

At its Jan. 21 meeting the Hammond Common Council approved $20,512,960.89 in registered claims, passed multiple ordinances on first/second reading, and adopted redevelopment resolutions expanding North Hammond and establishing the Jacob Square residential program.

The Hammond Common Council on Jan. 21 approved registered claims totaling $20,512,960.89 and advanced a package of ordinances and redevelopment resolutions shaping downtown and North Hammond redevelopment.

Councilman Rakos moved approval of registered claims from Jan. 7 through Jan. 21 covering claim numbers 199–788 in the amount of $20,512,960.89; the measure passed on a roll call vote, 9–0. Council members also approved the Jan. 12 meeting minutes by voice/roll call, 9–0.

On ordinances, Councilman Rakos…

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