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Commissioners appoint Jim Lefever as BZA alternate over objections citing police‑report listing
Summary
The board confirmed Jim Lefever as an alternate to the Board of Zoning Appeals by a 2–1 vote after one commissioner objected, citing Lefever’s appearance on a police incident report and saying Brad Murzynski should be reinstated.
The LaPorte County Board of Commissioners voted 2–1 on June 3 to appoint Jim Lefever as an alternate member of the Board of Zoning Appeals. The item had been taken off the table and brought back for appointment votes.
One commissioner objected during discussion, saying Lefever "is one of the individuals that's listed on the police incident report" and adding, "I don't think rewarding people that come up here and side with you two is a really good appointment." The objecting commissioner also argued that Brad Murzynski, who had been removed from the board earlier, submitted a letter in April 2025 requesting to remain and should be reinstated instead.
Nominations were taken, and the board recorded votes that resulted in a two-to-one selection of Jim Lefever as the alternate. Commissioners instructed staff to notify the BZA and arrange required notice and an appearance before the BZA attorney so the appointment can be finalized.
The transcript records objections and the police‑report reference but does not include a response from Lefever in this meeting addressing the allegation. The board's action stands as the formal appointment.
