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Hammond mayor asks council to pause school property action, backs 4‑month data center extension as city eyes NFL stadium bid
Summary
Mayor reported meetings with School City of Hammond seeking a March 31 pause on two high‑school property actions, urged a final four‑month extension for a Decennial Group/CoreWeave data center while awaiting possible state incentives under SB27, and outlined a $15 million YMCA gift and broader economic-development prospects tied to a stadium proposal.
The Hammond mayor told the Common Council on Feb. 23 that he had met with School City of Hammond trustees and officials and agreed to delay any action on two high‑school properties until March 31 so the school district can complete research and present reuse plans.
“I met with trustee Carlotta Blake King…their attorney, Joel Harris, and their acting superintendent, Tony Salinas,” the mayor said, asking the council and public to hold off while the district follows up. He said Clark High School lacks a parking lot and would pose practical problems for immediate reuse, while Gabitt High School is a different…
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