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Council appoints two to redevelopment board after dispute over late applicant
Summary
The Common Council selected Judy Nava and Randall Artis for two redevelopment board openings after debate over a late application from another candidate; council members emphasized following posted procedures and rejected changing application deadlines mid-process.
The East Chicago Common Council on Nov. 25, 2025 appointed Judy Nava and Randall Artis to two open seats on the city’s redevelopment board.
Clerk and council members recorded votes for three applicants (Delena Valdez Medina, Judy Nava, and Randall Arce/Artis). After tallying preferences, the council announced that Nava and Artis would fill the two seats. A point of order and follow-up discussion centered on a separate potential applicant, identified in discussion as Miss Warner, who had allegedly submitted materials late and was said to have received incorrect guidance from an outside attorney (referred to in the meeting as Attorney Snow).
Several council members said the city’s application procedure required on-time filings and warned that changing the process to accommodate late submissions could set an unwanted precedent. One council member said the library board’s attorney had provided information to the applicant but clarified that the library attorney did not represent the council.
Council members asked staff to ensure future notices and postings are clearly sent to incumbents and applicants; suggestions included sending letters in addition to posting vacancies at City Hall and the clerk’s office. The council confirmed the two appointments and moved on to other business.
What happens next: The newly appointed members will be recorded by the clerk; staff were asked to review and, if appropriate, revise notice procedures for board openings to reduce future confusion.
