Hammond City Council met Nov. 24, 2025. The mayor warned of a projected $15,000,000 shortfall and discussed event funding; the council approved minutes and $7,733,308.86 in claims, passed Ordinance 25-32 creating a wheel-tax project fund, and confirmed a redevelopment commission reappointment. Public commenters urged changes on backyard bird rules, data-center site stewardship and appealed to save the Challenger Learning Center.