Barb Regnitz
Porter County Commissioner, District 2 (since 2023). Running for U.S. House, Indiana District 1, general election Nov 3, 2026.
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Offices held
The minutes of the Porter County Board of Commissioners meeting of October 6, 2026, the latest board minutes fetched, list Barb Regnitz among the Commissioners present.
The Porter County Board of Commissioners appointed Barb Regnitz its Vice President at the January 6, 2026 reorganization.
At the 2026-01-06 meeting the Board approved the list of Commissioner appointments to boards, which names Commissioner Barb Regnitz for Center for Workforce Innovations (one motion by Regnitz, seconded by Biggs; motion carried).
At the 2026-01-06 meeting the Board approved the list of Commissioner appointments to boards, which names Commissioner Barb Regnitz for Opioid Committee (one motion by Regnitz, seconded by Biggs; motion carried).
At the 2026-01-06 meeting the Board approved the list of Commissioner appointments to boards, which names Commissioner Barb Regnitz for Storm Water, with Proxy Brickner (one motion by Regnitz, seconded by Biggs; motion carried).
The Porter County Board of Commissioners appointed Barb Regnitz its Secretary at the January 7, 2025 reorganization.
At the 2025-01-07 meeting the Board appointed Commissioner Barb Regnitz as the Commissioners' appointee to the Storm Water Advisory board (Biggs moved, Morales seconded; motion carried).
At the 2025-01-07 meeting the Board reappointed Commissioner Regnitz under 'Redevelopment' in its list of commissioner appointments to boards (Biggs moved, Morales seconded; motion carried).
At the 2025-01-07 meeting the Board appointed Commissioner Barb Regnitz as the Commissioners' appointee to the Center for Workforce Innovations (Biggs moved, Morales seconded; motion carried).
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The February 9, 2026 Porter County Storm Water Advisory Board agenda lists Barb Regnitz, Commissioner, as a board member for 1/1/2025 through 12/31/2025.
The Northwest Indiana Workforce Board's PY2024-PY2027 regional plan, dated October 7, 2024, names Commissioner Barb Regnitz as its Regional Chief Elected Official.
On January 9, 2024, on Com. Regnitz's motion seconded by Com. Blaney, the Board kept its commissioner board appointments as is, with Com. Regnitz moving to the Redevelopment Board; the motion carried.
The Porter County Board of Commissioners appointed Barb Regnitz its Vice President at the January 9, 2024 reorganization.
A proclamation entered in the April 24, 2023 minutes of the Porter County Board of Commissioners names Barb Regnitz as Commissioner, District 2 (Center).
On January 23, 2023, the Board of Commissioners appointed Barb Regnitz to the Child Protection Board on Com. Biggs's motion; the motion carried.
On January 23, 2023, the Board of Commissioners appointed Barb Regnitz to the Center of Workforce Innovations on Com. Biggs's motion; the motion carried.
The Porter County Board of Commissioners appointed Barb Regnitz its Vice President at the January 10, 2023 reorganization.
On January 10, 2023, the Board of Commissioners approved Barb Regnitz to NIRPC, listed under "Commissioners Appointed to the following Boards", on Com. Biggs's motion; the motion carried.
On January 10, 2023, the Board of Commissioners appointed Barb Regnitz to 911, listed under "Commissioners Appointed to the following Boards", on Com. Biggs's motion, seconded by Com. Blaney; the motion carried.
On January 10, 2023, the Board of Commissioners appointed Barb Regnitz to the Plan Commission on Com. Biggs's motion after Com. Blaney nominated herself; the motion carried.
The minutes of the Porter County Board of Commissioners meeting of January 10, 2023 list Barb Regnitz among the Commissioners present.
On January 10, 2023, the Board of Commissioners appointed Barb Regnitz to EMA, listed under "Commissioners Appointed to the following Boards", on Com. Biggs's motion; the motion carried.
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The Porter County Storm Water Management Board agenda for January 6, 2026 lists Barb Regnitz as Commissioner with the term 1/1/2023 through 12/31/2026.
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The county's 'Your Commissioners' page, captured November 1, 2026, lists Barb Regnitz as the Commissioner for District 2 (Center), covering Center, Washington and Union Townships.
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The county's Opioid Settlement page, captured November 1, 2026, lists Barb Regnitz as a member of the Porter County Opioid Settlement Committee, appointed by the Commissioners.
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The Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission's release on its 2023 organizing meeting welcomes Barb Regnitz of the Porter County Commission onto the Commission as a newly appointed representative.
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The county's 'Your Commissioners' page, captured November 1, 2026, lists Barb Regnitz as Board President of the Recycling and Waste Reduction District.
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The county's 'Your Commissioners' page, captured November 1, 2026, lists Barb Regnitz as Board Vice-President of the Porter County Non-Profit Charitable Foundation.
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The May 25, 2023 minutes of the Northwest Indiana Workforce Board report that the Chief Elected Officials Board has elected Porter County Commissioner Barb Regnitz as its Chair.
Elections
Elected one of 13 Porter County Republican Convention Delegates, District 3 in the May 5, 2026 Republican primary, with 1,499 votes (3rd highest of 16 candidates).
Won the May 5, 2026 Republican primary for U.S. House, Indiana District 1 with 13,007 votes; other Republican candidates: James Kent (Jim) Schenke 8,562 and Ben Ruiz 6,852.
The Indiana Election Division's 2026 General Election candidate list (file dated September 22, 2026) lists Barb Regnitz, Republican, for United States Representative, First District, with a filed date of January 14, 2026.
Elected one of 13 Porter County Republican Convention Delegates, District 3 in the May 7, 2024 Republican primary, with 1,332 votes (7th highest of 21 candidates).
Won the November 8, 2022 general election for Porter County Commissioner, District 2 with 31,158 votes; opponent: Democrat Julie Giorgi 26,562.
Won the May 3, 2022 Republican primary for Porter County Commissioner, District 2 with 6,045 votes; the other Republican candidate, Mike Brickner, had 5,101.
Recorded votes
At the 2026-10-06 meeting, after a presentation by representatives of USW 12775 asking for an investigation of NIPSCO staffing levels after the August 11 storm, Commissioner Biggs moved to make a resolution in support of USW 12775 and Commissioner Regnitz seconded; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Resolution in support of USW 12775. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com. Biggs moved to make a resolution in support of the USW 12775. Com. Regnitz second. Motion carried.”
At the 2026-09-15 meeting Commissioner Regnitz moved, and Commissioner Morales seconded, approval of the Local Disaster Emergency Declarations for September 16, 2026, September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally is from the two present.
Final passage on Local Disaster Emergency Declarations for September 16, 2026, September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “Com. Regnitz moved to approve the Local Disaster Emergency Declarations for September 16, 2026, September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026. Com. Morales second. Motion carried.”
At the 2026-09-15 meeting Commissioner Regnitz moved, and Commissioner Morales seconded, approval of the 2027/2028 District Fee Agreement between the Recycling & Waste Reduction District and the Board of Commissioners at $20.00 per improved residential, agricultural, industrial and commercial real estate parcel; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally is from the two present.
Other question on 2027/2028 District Fee Agreement between the Recycling & Waste Reduction District and the Board of Commissioners, $20.00 per improved parcel. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com. Regnitz moved to approve the 2027/2028 District Fee Agreement between Recycling & Waste Reduction District and the Board of Commissioners. Com. Morales second. Motion carried.”
At the 2026-09-15 meeting Commissioner Regnitz read the resolution supporting the 800 families affected by the lockout at the BP Refinery and moved its approval; Commissioner Morales seconded and the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally is from the two present.
Final passage on Resolution in support of the 800 families affected by the lock out at BP Refinery. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “Com. Regnitz moved to approve the Resolution. Com. Morales second. Motion carried.”
At the 2026-08-31 special meeting Commissioner Regnitz moved, and Commissioner Biggs seconded, approval of the Local Disaster Emergency Declaration for August 19, 2026, August 26, 2026 and September 2, 2026; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Local Disaster Emergency Declaration for August 19, 2026, August 26, 2026 and September 2, 2026. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “Com. Regnitz moved to approve the Local Disaster Emergency Declaration for August 19, 2026, August 26, 2026 and September 2, 2026. Com. Biggs second. Motion carried.”
At the 2026-08-04 meeting Commissioner Regnitz moved, and Commissioner Biggs seconded, approval on second reading of the ordinance amending Chapter 3.34 of the Porter County Municipal Code regarding the inmate processing fee; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.34 of the Porter County Municipal Code regarding the inmate processing fee (2nd Reading). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “Com. Regnitz moved to approve the second reading of Ordinance Amending chapter 3.34 of the Porter County Municipal Code regarding the inmate processing fee. Com. Biggs second. Motion carried.”
At the 2026-08-04 meeting Commissioner Regnitz moved, and Commissioner Biggs seconded, approval on second reading of the ordinance suspending building permit and variance fees for structures damaged by the tornado and severe storm of June 11, 2026; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Ordinance Suspending Building Permit and Variance Fees for Structures Damaged by the Tornado and Severe Storm Event of June 11, 2026 (2nd Reading). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “Com. Regnitz moved to approved Ordinance suspending building permit and variance fees for structured damaged by the Tornado and Severe Storm on June 11, 2026. Com. Biggs second. Motion carried.”
At the 2026-07-14 meeting, after a proposal to raise the inmate processing fee to $150.00, Commissioner Regnitz moved the amended fee of $250.00 on first reading and Commissioner Biggs seconded; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Amendment on Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.34 of the Porter County Municipal Code regarding the inmate processing fee (1st Reading), fee set at $250.00. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com. Regnitz agreed to the increase and moved to approve the amended inmate processing fee be increased to $250.00. Com. Biggs second. Motion carried.”
At the 2026-06-23 meeting Commissioner Regnitz moved, and Commissioner Biggs seconded, approval of the Local Disaster Emergency Declaration for the June 11, 2026 weather-related events; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Local Disaster Emergency Declaration, June 11, 2026 weather-related events. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “Com. Regnitz moved to approve the Local Disaster Emergency Declaration. Com. Biggs second. Motion carried.”
At the 2026-03-31 meeting Commissioner Biggs moved, and Commissioner Regnitz seconded, approval on second reading of the Good Oil Company zoning map amendment from High Intensity Commercial (CH) to Medium Intensity Commercial (CM), with a concession on an emergency-vehicle turn-around; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Zoning map amendment, Good Oil Company, High Intensity Commercial (CH) to Medium Intensity Commercial (CM) (2nd Reading). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “Com. Biggs moved to approve the Ordinance for Zoning Map Amendment ... with a concession that an emergency vehicle (fire truck) could make an appropriate turn around. Com. Regnitz second. Motion carried.”
At the 2026-03-10 meeting Commissioner Regnitz moved, and Commissioner Morales seconded, approval of Contract Amendment No. 3 with Short, Elliott Hendrickson Inc. for the Marquette Greenway Calumet Trail Reroute Phase 4 (not to exceed $79,950); the motion carried with Commissioner Biggs abstaining.
Other question on Short, Elliott Hendrickson Inc., Marquette Greenway Calumet Trail Reroute Phase 4, Contract Amendment No. 3, not to exceed $79,950. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no, 1 not voting (margin 2). Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com. Regnitz moved to approve the Short, Elliott Hendrickson Inc. Marquette Greenway Calumet Trail Reroute Phase 4 not to exceed $79,950.00. Com. Morales second. Motion carried.”
Commissioner Regnitz is not listed among the commissioners present at the 2026-02-17 meeting, at which Commissioners Morales and Biggs tabled the Grant Writing Services agreement for 2026 with Danielle Herald (not to exceed $21,000.00).
Procedural motion on Danielle Herald Grant Writing Services agreement for 2026, not to exceed $21,000.00 (motion to table). Vote cast: not voting. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no, 1 not voting (margin 2). Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com. Morales moved to table the Grant Writing Services Agreement for 2026. Com. Biggs second. Motion carried.”
Commissioner Regnitz is not listed among the commissioners present at the 2026-02-17 meeting, at which Commissioners Biggs and Morales approved a resolution in opposition to House Bill 1001 (Biggs moved, Morales seconded, motion carried).
Final passage on Resolution in Opposition for House Bill 1001. Vote cast: not voting. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no, 1 not voting (margin 2). Outcome: adopted. Motion: “Com. Biggs moved to approve Resolution in Opposition for House Bill 1001. Com. Morales second. Motion carried.”
Commissioner Regnitz is not listed among the commissioners present at the 2026-02-17 meeting, at which Commissioners Biggs and Morales approved the Moser Consulting contract ($28,500.00) to provide an overview of the IT department.
Other question on Moser Consulting contract to provide an overview of the IT department, $28,500.00. Vote cast: not voting. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no, 1 not voting (margin 2). Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com. Biggs moved to approve the Moser Consulting contract. Com. Morales second. Motion carried.”
Commissioner Regnitz is not listed among the commissioners present at the 2026-02-17 meeting, at which Commissioners Biggs and Morales approved a second resolution, in opposition to House Bill 1333 (Biggs moved, Morales seconded, motion carried).
Final passage on Resolution in Opposition for House Bill 1333. Vote cast: not voting. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no, 1 not voting (margin 2). Outcome: adopted. Motion: “Com. Biggs moved to approve Resolution in Opposition for House Bill 1333. Com. Morales second. Motion carried.”
At the 2026-01-27 meeting Commissioner Regnitz moved, and Commissioner Biggs seconded, approval of four additional appropriations from fund 4822 for Road Preservation and Right of Way Maintenance ($165,000.00, $4,450,000.00, $100,000.00 and $285,000.00; $5,000,000.00 in all); the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Other question on Additional appropriations, fund 4822, accounts 23630, 23620, 31200, 39500, Road Preservation and Right of Way Maintenance ($5,000,000.00 in total). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com. Regnitz moved to approve the request for additional appropriation for fund 4822 to accounts, 23630,23620,31200 and 39500. Com. Biggs second. Motion carried.”
At the 2025-12-18 special meeting Commissioner Regnitz moved, and Commissioner Morales seconded, approval of the ambulance contract, which the County Attorney described as good for five years; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Other question on Ambulance contract (five-year term). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com. Regnitz moved to approve the ambulance contract. Com. Morales, second, motion carried.”
At the 2025-11-18 meeting the Board approved a VideoTec Corp. proposal ($24,999.00) to install an integrated vehicle security device controller in the Parking Garage, on a motion by Commissioner Biggs seconded by Commissioner Morales; Commissioner Regnitz was recorded opposed.
Other question on VideoTec Corp., integrated vehicle security device controller in the Parking Garage, $24,999.00. Vote cast: no. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com. Biggs, moved to approve VideoTec Corp., Com. Morales, second, motion carried.”
At the 2025-10-28 meeting the Board, on a motion by Commissioner Morales seconded by Commissioner Regnitz, approved the resolution establishing a policy for accepting voluntary donations of parcels, with an amendment by Commissioner Regnitz striking the requirement that taxes be paid in full before conveyance; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Resolution Establishing a Policy for Acceptance of Voluntary Donation of Parcels to the Board of Commissioners (as amended). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “Com. Morales, moved to approve the Resolution with the amendment per Com. Regnitz and supported by the County Attorney, Com. Regnitz, second, motion carried.”
At the 2025-09-16 meeting Commissioner Morales moved, and Commissioner Regnitz seconded, approval of Amendment No. 1 with Short Elliott Hendrickson for the Marquette Greenway Phase 3 and 4 path (an increase of $132,476.00); the motion carried and Commissioner Biggs abstained from the vote.
Other question on SEH Amendment No. 1, Marquette Greenway Phase 3 & 4 multi-use path, increase of $132,476.00. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no, 1 not voting (margin 2). Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com. Morales, moved to approve SEH, Com. Regnitz, second, motion carried.”
At the 2025-08-05 meeting Commissioner Morales moved, and Commissioner Regnitz seconded, approval on second reading of the ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance to set minimum requirements for Personal Solar Energy Systems in unincorporated Porter County; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance: Personal Solar Energy Systems in unincorporated Porter County (2nd Reading). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “Com. Morales, moved to approve the Ordinance on 2nd Reading, Com. Regnitz, second, motion carried.”
At the 2025-06-03 meeting Commissioner Regnitz moved, and Commissioner Morales seconded, approval on second reading of a zoning map amendment ordinance rezoning a Porter Township (Boone Grove) parcel from Low Density Single Family Residential (R1) to Light Industrial (I1); the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Zoning map amendment, Porter Township (Boone Grove), R1 to I1, 2nd Reading. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “Com. Regnitz, moved to approve on the Rezone Ordinance on 2nd Reading, Com. Morales, second, motion carried.”
At the 2025-06-03 meeting Commissioner Morales moved, and Commissioner Regnitz seconded, an increase of the Parking Garage Fee for the City to $30,000.00; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Other question on Increase of the Parking Garage Fee for the City (of Valparaiso) to $30,000.00. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com. Morales, moved to increase the Parking Garage Fee to $30,000.00 for the City, Com. Regnitz, second, motion carried.”
At the 2025-06-03 meeting Commissioner Regnitz moved, and Commissioner Morales seconded, approval on second reading of the ordinance amending Ordinance No. 96-20 to eliminate the $1.00 duplicate tax statement fee; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 96-20 to eliminate the $1.00 duplicate tax statement fee (2nd Reading). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “Com. Regnitz, moved to approve the Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 96-20 to eliminate the $1.00 duplicate tax statement fee on 2nd Reading, Com. Morales, second, motion carried.”
At the 2025-05-13 meeting Commissioner Regnitz moved, and Commissioner Morales seconded, approval of Amendment No. 3 for design services with SEH for Bridge #150 ($91,125.00); the motion carried and Commissioner Biggs, who had stated that SEH is his employer, abstained.
Other question on Amendment No. 3 for design services with SEH, Bridge #150, $91,125.00. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no, 1 not voting (margin 2). Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com. Regnitz, moved to approve Amendment No. 3 for design services with SEH for Bridge #150 in the amount of $91,125.00, Com. Morales, second, motion carried.”
At the 2025-03-11 meeting Commissioner Regnitz moved, and Commissioner Morales seconded, approval of Skillman's recommendations for the Jail Phase II bid awards (base bids plus alternates 1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8); the motion carried. The bid table in the minutes totals $13,640,088.00. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Other question on Jail Phase II bid awards per Skillman recommendation (base bid and alternates 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com. Regnitz, moved to approve the recommendations from Skillman for the Jail Phase II, Com. Morales, second, motion carried.”
At the 2025-03-11 meeting Commissioner Regnitz moved, and Commissioner Morales seconded, approval of the Opioid Settlement Fund awards to five recipients totalling $125,000.00 as listed on the agenda; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Other question on Opioid Settlement Fund awards to five recipients, $125,000.00 total. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com Regnitz, moved to approve these awards as listed on the agenda to the 5 recipients, Com. Morales, second, motion carried.”
At the 2025-02-07 special meeting Commissioner Regnitz moved, and Commissioner Morales seconded, approval of the resolution in support of local authority over infrastructure projects and in opposition to House Bill 1628; the motion carried. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners in Support of Local Authority over Infrastructure Projects and in Opposition to House Bill 1628. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “Com. Regnitz, moved to approve the Resolution ... in Support of Local Authority over Infrastructure Projects and in Opposition to House Bill 1628, Com. Morales, second, motion carried.”
At the 2025-01-28 meeting the Board appointed Michelle Cherry to the Board of Health on a motion by Commissioner Morales, seconded by Commissioner Biggs; Commissioner Regnitz was recorded opposed.
Confirmation on Appointment of Michelle Cherry to the Porter County Board of Health. Vote cast: no. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com. Morales, moved to appoint Michelle Cherry, Com. Biggs, second, motion carried.”
At the 2025-01-28 meeting Commissioner Regnitz nominated Amanda Alaniz for the Board of Health seat tied to the City of Portage Mayor's recommendations; no second was offered and the minutes record that the motion failed.
Confirmation on Appointment to the Porter County Board of Health (Portage Mayor recommendations): nomination of Amanda Alaniz. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 0 yes, 0 no (margin 0). Outcome: failed. Motion: “Com. Regnitz: 'So I would like to nominate Amanda Alaniz.' Com. Biggs: 'Do we have a second? Seeing none that motion fails.'”
At the 2025-01-28 meeting the Board, on a motion by Commissioner Morales seconded by Commissioner Biggs, appointed Commissioner Biggs to the Redevelopment Commission as a correction to the earlier appointment; Commissioner Regnitz was recorded opposed.
Confirmation on Appointment of Com. Biggs as the Commissioners' appointee to the Redevelopment Commission (correction). Vote cast: no. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. Motion: “Com. Morales, moved to appoint Com. Biggs to the Redevelopment Commission, Com. Biggs, second, motion carried.”
At the December 10, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the resolution to conduct a Commissioners' sale of tax sale certificates for properties severely delinquent in property taxes, minus the property excluded in a prior motion; Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Resolution Establishing the Intent to Conduct a Commissioners' Sale to Sell Tax Sale Certificates for Properties that are Severely Delinquent in Payment of Property Taxes. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “moved to approve the Resolution to Conduct a Commissioners’ Sale to Sell Tax Sale Certificates for Properties that are severely delinquent in payment of property taxes minus the property that we excluded in a prior motion”
At the November 19, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve on 2nd reading the ordinance revising the Porter County Board of Health fee structure; Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Ordinance Revising the Porter County Board of Health Fee Structure, 2nd Reading. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “moved to approve the Porter County Board of Health Fee Structure Ordinance on 2nd Reading”
At the October 29, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve A&Z Engineering Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (additional design fee of $99,980.00, increasing the contract from $857,500.00 to $957,480.00); Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Other question on A&Z Engineering Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (additional design fee of $99,980.00; contract from $857,500.00 to $957,480.00). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1”
At the October 29, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the resolution making findings of need for certain capital projects and related matters (2024 bond issue); Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Porter, Indiana, Making Findings of Need for Certain Capital Projects and Related Matters (2024 bond issue, not to exceed $25,000,000). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “moved to approve the Resolution Board of Commissioners of the County of Porter, Indiana Making Findings of Need for Certain Capital Projects and Related Matters”
At the October 8, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz seconded Com. Blaney's motion to approve five picnic tables to be placed on the courthouse lawn; the motion carried, with Com. Biggs recorded as opposed.
Other question on Placement of five picnic tables on the courthouse lawn. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve (5) picnic tables to be placed on the courthouse lawn”
At the September 17, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz seconded Com. Blaney's motion to approve the Notice of Adjustments to Net Assessed Values for Conservancy Districts; the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent.
Other question on Notice of Adjustments to Net Assessed Values for Conservancy Districts (Indian Boundary, Valpo Lakes, White Oak, Twin Creeks). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 3 yes, 0 no (margin 3). Outcome: passed. Motion: “moved to approve the Notice of Adjustments to Net Assessed Values for Conservancy Districts”
At the August 27, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the HSA for the 2025 plan year under the stipulation that HSA contributions are made on a quarterly basis; Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Biggs recorded as opposed.
Other question on Health Savings Account (HSA) plan for the 2025 plan year, with quarterly HSA contributions. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve the HSA for the 2025 Plan Year under the stipulation that we make HSA contributions on a quarterly basis”
At the August 6, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the Porter County Disaster Emergency Declaration; Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Other question on Porter County Disaster Emergency Declaration (storm damage; application for federal funds). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: passed. Motion: “moved to approve the Porter County Disaster Emergency Declaration”
At the July 11, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to accept the base plus alternate electrical bid with Circle R ($901,055.00) for the Porter County Highway Department Central Facility; Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Other question on Award of Bid Category #9 (electrical) to Circle R Electric, base bid plus alternates, $901,055.00, Porter County Highway Department Central Facility. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: passed. Motion: “move to accept the base plus alternative electrical bid with Circle R in the amount of $901,055.00”
At the July 2, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the removal of Brad Zupan from the board of the West Porter Fire Protection District; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally is from the two present.
Other question on Removal of Brad Zupan from the board of the West Porter Fire Protection District. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “move to approval the removal of Brad Zupan from the board of the West Porter Fire Protection District”
At the June 25, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve Korellis Roofing in the amount of $4,054,073.00 for the Sheriff's Office & Jail Facility roof and exterior improvements; Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Other question on Award of bid to Korellis Roofing ($4,054,073.00) for the Porter County Sheriff's Office & Jail Facility Roof and Exterior Improvements. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: passed. Motion: “moved to approve Korellis Roofing in the amount of $4,054,073.00”
At the June 18, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to appoint Guy Kosmoski to the West Porter Township Fire Protection District Board; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Confirmation on Appointment of Guy Kosmoski to the West Porter Township Fire Protection District Board. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “move to appoint Guy Kosmoski”
At the May 14, 2024 meeting, Com. Jim Biggs announced he would abstain; Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the SEH Amendment #1 agreement for Phases 1 and 2 of the Calumet Trail reconstruction ($14,900.00), Com. Blaney seconded, and the motion carried.
Other question on SEH Inc. Amendment #1, Calumet Trail Reconstruction Phases 1 & 2 ($14,900.00). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no, 1 not voting (margin 2). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve the SEH Amendment #1 Agreement for Phases 1 & 2 in the amount of $14,900.00”
At the May 14, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the purchase of two Super Z 35hp lawn mowers from Riggs; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Other question on Purchase of two Super Z 35hp lawn mowers from Riggs ($12,800.00 each). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve the purchase of (2) Super Z 35hp lawn mowers from Riggs”
At the April 2, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the revision to Resolution No. 13-04 for the Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Final passage on Revision to Resolution No. 13-04 (Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission): removing the party-affiliation requirement. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: adopted. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve the revision to Resolution No. 13-04 Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission”
At the March 12, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve Circle R Electric ($27,236.00) for the electrical upgrade at the Sheriff's Residence; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Other question on Circle R Electric, electrical upgrade at the Sheriff's Residence ($27,236.00). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve the Circle R Electric”
At the March 12, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve Kent Heating and Air ($28,416.00) for mini-split systems at the Sheriff's Residence; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Other question on Kent Heating and Air, mini-split systems at the Sheriff's Residence ($28,416.00). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve the Kent Heating and Air”
At the March 12, 2024 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the Sheriff's Residence lease; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Other question on Lease of the Sheriff's Residence (two-year lease with option for a third year). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve the Sheriff’s Residence lease”
At the December 12, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve on 2nd reading the zoning map amendment from A1 to I2 for a parcel near CR 100 N and CR 450 E (Petitioner FJM, LLC), including written commitments; Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Zoning map amendment, Petitioner FJM, LLC: parcel near CR 100 N and CR 450 E from A1 (Agricultural) to I2 (General Industrial), with written commitments, 2nd Reading. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “moved to approve the zoning map amendment from A1 to I2 on 2nd Reading”
At the November 14, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the resolution making findings of need for certain capital projects and related matters (bond issuance); Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Porter, Indiana, Making Findings of Need for Certain Capital Projects and Related Matters (Bond Issuance). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “moved to approve the Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Porter, Indiana, Making Findings of Need for Certain Capital Projects and Related Matters. (Bond Issuance)”
At the October 23, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve hiring DJ Seramur with Seramur Properties to attempt to lease out the Sheriff's residence; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Other question on Hiring DJ Seramur (Seramur Properties) as broker to attempt to lease the Sheriff's Residence. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve the hiring of DJ Seramur with Seramur Properties to attempt to lease out the Sheriff’s residence”
At the October 10, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz was recorded as opposed to Com. Blaney's motion to appoint Dr. Kimberly Brunt to the Board of Health, seconded by Com. Biggs; the motion carried.
Confirmation on Appointment of Dr. Kimberly Brunt to the Porter County Board of Health. Vote cast: no. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. Motion: “moved to appoint Dr. Kimberly Brunt to the Board of Health”
At the September 25, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve on 2nd reading the ordinance amending Ordinance #87-16 creating a Fire Protection District in West Porter Township; Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Ordinance Amending Ordinance #87-16 Creating a Fire Protection District in West Porter Township, 2nd Reading. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “moved to approve the Ordinance Amending Ordinance #87-16 Creating a Fire Protection District in West Porter Township on 2nd Reading”
At the September 25, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to appoint Dr. Osan to the Board of Health; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Confirmation on Appointment of Dr. Osan to the Porter County Board of Health. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to appoint Dr. Osan to the Board of Health”
At the September 25, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to re-open the bids to advertise leasing the Sheriff's Residence for another 22 days; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Other question on Re-opening bids to advertise leasing the Sheriff's Residence for another 22 days. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “to re-open the bids to advertise leasing the Sheriff's Residence for another 22 days”
At the August 21, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve on 2nd reading the ordinance establishing Tax Management Assessment Non-Reverting Fund #1185 for hiring a third-party auditor to perform an independent reassessment for personal property; Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Ordinance Establishing a Tax Management Assessment Non-Reverting Fund #1185 for hiring a third-party auditor to perform an independent reassessment for personal property, 2nd Reading. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “moved to approve the Ordinance Establishing a Tax Management Assessment Non-Reverting Fund #1185 for the Hiring of a 3rd Party Auditor to Perform an Independent Reassessment for Personal Property on 2nd Reading”
At the August 21, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the Skillman Construction Management Agreement for the Jail and Public Works/Highway Project; Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Other question on Skillman Construction Management Agreement for the Jail and Public Works/Highway Project. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: passed. Motion: “moved to approve the Skillman Construction Management Agreement for the Jail and Public Works/Highway Project”
At the July 24, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve on 2nd reading the ordinance amending Chapter 12 Health and Safety by adding Article XIII, Prohibition on the Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats or Rabbits by Pet Shops; Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 Health and Safety by the Addition of Article XIII - Prohibition on the Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats or Rabbits by Pet Shops, 2nd Reading. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “moved to approve an Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 Health and Safety by the Addition of Article XIII – Prohibition on the Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats or Rabbits by Pet Shops on 2nd Reading”
At the July 24, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the ordinance establishing Non-Reverting Fund #4001 for deposit of rental income from county-owned properties on 2nd reading; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Final passage on Ordinance Establishing a Non-Reverting Fund #4001 for the Deposit of Rental Income from Porter County Government owned Properties, 2nd Reading. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: adopted. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve an Ordinance Establishing a Non-Reverting Fund #4001 for the Deposit of Rental Income from Porter County Government owned Properties on 2nd Reading”
At the July 24, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz was recorded as opposed to Com. Blaney's motion to approve the use of the Courthouse grounds by Northwest Indiana NOW for a vigil on July 31, 2023, seconded by Com. Biggs; the motion carried.
Other question on Request by Northwest Indiana NOW to use the Courthouse grounds on July 31, 2023 for a vigil. Vote cast: no. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. Motion: “moved to approve the use of the Courthouse grounds”
At the July 24, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve on 2nd reading the zoning map amendment from A1, General Agriculture District to I2, General Industrial District (Petitioner Nelson Schoon, Project Ribeye) with the written commitments; Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Zoning map amendment from A1 (General Agriculture) to I2 (General Industrial), Petitioner Nelson Schoon, Project Ribeye, 2nd Reading, with written commitments. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “moved to approve the zoning map amendment from A1, General Agriculture District to I2, General Industrial District. Petitioner - Nelson Schoon, Project Ribeye on 2nd Reading with the written commitments”
At the July 11, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the resolution setting mandatory rental policy provisions for all county government venues (an alcohol identifier and age rules for "adult intended" events); Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners: Mandatory Rental Policy Provisions for All Porter County Government Venues. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “moved to approve the Resolution”
At the July 11, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz seconded Com. Biggs's motion to proceed with a $25 million bond with the amounts to be determined at a later date; the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Other question on Proceeding with a $25 million bond (Porter County Highway Center District Garage and the Jail remodel), amounts per project to be determined later. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: passed. Motion: “moved to proceed with a $25 million bond with the amounts to be determined at a later date”
At the July 11, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the ordinance for a non-reverting fund for the Sheriff's Residence (money from RDC and lease payments) on 1st reading; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Procedural motion on Ordinance for a Non-Reverting Fund for Sheriff's Residence (money from RDC and lease payments), 1st Reading. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve the Ordinance for a Non-Reverting Fund for Sheriff’s Residence. Money from RDC and Lease Payments - 1st Reading”
At the July 11, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the MOU between the Redevelopment Commission (RDC) and the Commissioners; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Other question on Memorandum of Understanding between the Redevelopment Commission and the Commissioners (loan of up to $120,000 for 153 South Franklin). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve the MOU between RDC and Commissioners”
At the June 13, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to advertise the Sheriff's Residence for lease for three years at the average of two appraisals, pending a $120,000 loan from the RDC, otherwise to advertise it as is for three years with leaseholder improvements not to exceed $75,000; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Other question on Advertising the Sheriff's Residence for lease for three years. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “move to advertise for lease the Sheriff’s Residence for three years for the average of the two appraisals that we got pending the loan of $120,000.00 from the RDC. And not receiving that then I move that we advertise it as is for three years with leaseholder improvements not to exceed $75,000.00”
At the May 23, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve moving the Memorial Opera House staff to the first floor Courthouse space; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Other question on Moving Memorial Opera House staff to first floor Courthouse space. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “move to approve the Memorial Opera House staff to the first floor Courthouse space”
At the April 24, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the resolution for her own temporary living arrangements; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Resolution for Com. Barb Regnitz Temporary Living Arrangements. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “moved to approve the Resolution for Com. Regnitz temporary living arrangements”
At the April 24, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the ordinance creating Non-Reverting Fund #4933 (Community Foundation/Historical Site Preservation Fund) on 2nd reading; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Final passage on Ordinance Creating a Non-Reverting Fund #4933 for Porter County Community Foundation/Porter County Historical Site Preservation Fund, 2nd Reading. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: adopted. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve the Ordinance for the Porter County Community Foundation/Porter County Historical Site Preservation Fund on 2nd Rdg.”
At the April 13, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the resolution to repeal and revise Ordinance 20-11 (Solar Energy Systems) on 2nd reading; Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Final passage on Resolution to Repeal and Revise Ordinance 20-11 (Solar Energy Systems), 2nd Reading. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: adopted. Motion: “moved to approve the Resolution to Repeal and Revise Ordinance 20-11 Solar Energy Systems on 2nd Reading”
At the April 11, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve that the Facilities director take the next step in laying out requirements in the space for moving Voters Registration and the Election Dept. to 157 Franklin; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Other question on Authorizing the Facilities director to lay out requirements for moving Voters Registration and the Election Dept. to 157 Franklin. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “move to approve that Daniel take the next step in terms of laying out the requirements in the space for the move of Voters Registration and the Election Dept. over to 157 Franklin”
At the April 11, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz said she had to recuse herself from a request for a 50% reduction in Expo Center room rental fees for Kiwanis and Rotary events because she is in Rotary; the Board approved it on Com. Blaney's motion, seconded by Com. Biggs.
Other question on Special one-time 50% reduction in Expo Center room rental fees for Kiwanis Noon Club and joint Kiwanis Noon Club and Valpo Rotary events. Vote cast: not voting. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no, 1 not voting (margin 2). Outcome: passed. Motion: “moved to approve the Special One Time Request for 50% reduction in room rental fees”
At the April 11, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved approval on 1st reading of the ordinance creating Non-Reverting Fund #4933 (historical site preservation); a second was given without a name printed, and Com. Blaney was recorded as opposed.
Procedural motion on Ordinance Creating a Non-Reverting Fund #4933 for Porter County Community Foundation/Porter County Historical Site Preservation Fund, 1st Reading. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 1 yes, 1 no (margin 0). Outcome: unknown. Motion: “moved to approve the Ordinance on 1st Reading”
At the March 14, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to receive appraisals to lease out space at the Sheriff's Residence; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Other question on Receipt of appraisals to lease out space at the Sheriff's Residence. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve to receive Appraisals to Lease out Space at the Sheriff’s Residence”
At the March 14, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz was recorded as opposed to Com. Blaney's motion to move forward with an ordinance pertaining to puppy mills, seconded by Com. Biggs; the motion carried.
Procedural motion on Ordinance pertaining to Puppy Mills. Vote cast: no. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. Motion: “moved to approve moving forward with an Ordinance pertain to Puppy Mills”
At the March 14, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve changing responsibility for maintaining individual department websites to the departments (Curt Ellis' new role as Media Specialist); Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Other question on Shifting maintenance of individual department websites to the departments (Curt Ellis new role). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve”
At the March 14, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to approve the MOU with ABM Building Solutions for preliminary assessments; Com. Biggs seconded and the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Other question on Memorandum of Understanding with ABM Building Solutions for preliminary building assessments (lighting, HVAC, building envelope). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve the MOU with ABM Building Solutions”
At the February 7, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz moved to support the Grand Gardner Hotel (a Commissioners' letter of support for the project's request for favorable consideration for redevelopment tax credits); Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried, and the minutes record no dissent. The minutes print no count; the tally lists only those named.
Other question on Commissioners' letter of support for the Grand Gardner Hotel project (request for favorable consideration for redevelopment tax credits). Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 0 no. Outcome: passed. Motion: “moved to Support the Grand Gardner Hotel”
At the January 23, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz seconded Com. Biggs's motion to appoint Jessica Jepsen to the Board of Health; the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Confirmation on Appointment of Jessica Jepsen to the Porter County Board of Health. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to appoint Jessica Jepsen”
At the January 23, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz seconded Com. Biggs's motion to approve Dr. Ron Michaels for the Board of Health; the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Confirmation on Appointment of Dr. Ron Michaels to the Porter County Board of Health. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve Dr. Ron Michaels”
At the January 23, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz seconded Com. Biggs's motion to approve Robin Lane for the Board of Health; the motion carried, with Com. Blaney recorded as opposed.
Confirmation on Appointment of Robin Lane to the Porter County Board of Health. Vote cast: yes. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. This vote was decisive. Motion: “moved to approve Robin Lane”
At the January 10, 2023 meeting, Com. Barb Regnitz was recorded as opposed to Com. Blaney's motion to reappoint Cathy Brown to the Convention, Recreation & Visitors Commission, seconded by Com. Biggs; the motion carried.
Confirmation on Reappointment of Cathy Brown to the Convention, Recreation & Visitors Commission. Vote cast: no. Tally: 2 yes, 1 no (margin 1). Outcome: passed. Motion: “moved to reappoint Cathy Brown to the Convention, Recreation & Visitors Commission”
Bills sponsored
At the 2026-09-15 meeting Commissioner Regnitz read the Resolution supporting the 800 families affected by the lockout at the BP Refinery, then moved its approval; Commissioner Morales seconded and the motion carried.
At the January 9, 2024 meeting Com. Barb Regnitz introduced the agenda item on a resolution to establish an Opioid Grant Recommendation Committee (Resolution 24-01), asked the County Attorney to walk through it, and moved its approval; Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried.
At the June 26, 2023 meeting Com. Barb Regnitz moved approval of four opioid-settlement resolutions (Moraine House, Three20 Recovery, Juvenile Detention Center, Portage Recovery) and, when asked for a summary, explained the $2.5 million settlement funds and the grants to the four recipients; Com. Blaney seconded and the motion carried.
Executive actions
Results in Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes, none recorded here as a fact as of .
Campaign money
BARB REGNITZ FOR CONGRESS's pre-general report (FEC-2038883, filed 2026-10-22) shows, in its election-cycle-to-date column, receipts of $2,755,770.38 including $2,315,000.00 in loans made or guaranteed by the candidate, and disbursements of $2,251,535.31 including $315,000.00 in repayments of candidate loans, through 2026-10-14, leaving $504,235.07 cash on hand.
BARB REGNITZ FOR CONGRESS's pre-general report (FEC-2038883, filed 2026-10-22) shows $15,321.51 in receipts and $492,428.78 in disbursements from 2026-10-01 to 2026-10-14, closing with $504,235.07 cash on hand and $2,000,000.00 in debts owed by the committee.
Lent $175,000.00 of personal funds to her committee, Barb Regnitz for Congress, on September 30, 2026, according to the committee's October quarterly 2026 report (Schedule C line 10: no interest, no due date, not secured).
BARB REGNITZ FOR CONGRESS's October quarterly report (FEC-2026340, filed 2026-10-15) shows $364,192.92 in receipts, including $175,000.00 in loans made or guaranteed by the candidate, and $1,183,539.48 in disbursements (including $175,000.00 in repayments of candidate loans) from 2026-07-01 to 2026-09-30, closing with $981,342.34 cash on hand and $2,000,000.00 in debts owed by the committee.
BUILDING AMERICA THROUGH RESPONSIBLE BELIEFS PAC's October quarterly report (FEC-2026359, filed 2026-10-15) shows $0.00 in receipts and $0.00 in disbursements from 2026-07-01 to 2026-09-30, closing with $3,000.00 cash on hand.
BARB REGNITZ FOR CONGRESS's July quarterly report (FEC-1996602, filed 2026-07-15) shows $735,656.28 in receipts, including $640,000.00 in loans made or guaranteed by the candidate, and $111,879.06 in disbursements from 2026-04-16 to 2026-06-30, closing with $1,800,688.90 cash on hand and $2,000,000.00 in debts owed by the committee.
BUILDING AMERICA THROUGH RESPONSIBLE BELIEFS PAC's July quarterly report (FEC-1996489, filed 2026-07-15) shows $3,000.00 in receipts and $0.00 in disbursements from 2026-04-01 to 2026-06-30, closing with $3,000.00 cash on hand.
Lent $640,000.00 of personal funds to her committee, Barb Regnitz for Congress, on June 29, 2026, according to the committee's July quarterly 2026 report (Schedule C line 10: no interest, no due date, not secured).
BUILDING AMERICA THROUGH RESPONSIBLE BELIEFS PAC (FEC committee ID C00954180), a Leadership PAC, filed a Statement of Organization dated June 22, 2026 listing candidate Barb Regnitz (H6IN01231) as its Leadership PAC Sponsor.
BARB REGNITZ FOR CONGRESS's pre-primary report (FEC-1971005, filed 2026-04-23) shows $18,591.01 in receipts and $258,905.60 in disbursements (including $140,000.00 in repayments of candidate loans) from 2026-04-01 to 2026-04-15, closing with $1,176,911.68 cash on hand and $1,360,000.00 in debts owed by the committee.
BARB REGNITZ FOR CONGRESS's April quarterly report (FEC-1966389, filed 2026-04-15) shows $67,247.22 in receipts and $117,870.40 in disbursements from 2026-01-01 to 2026-03-31, closing with $1,417,226.27 cash on hand and $1,500,000.00 in debts owed by the committee.
A direct contribution of $2,602.54 from 'Barb Regnitz' of Valparaiso, Indiana (occupation 'Government/Civil') to Committee to Elect Ted Uzelac is listed in that committee's 2026 pre-primary report on the Indiana campaign finance portal, dated January 27, 2026.
A direct contribution of $2,602.54 from 'Barb Regnitz' of Valparaiso, Indiana (occupation 'Government/Civil') to Cleveland for Indiana is listed in that committee's 2026 pre-primary report on the Indiana campaign finance portal, dated January 23, 2026.
A direct contribution of $2,602.54 from 'Barb Regnitz' of Valparaiso, Indiana (occupation 'Government/Civil') to Committee to Elect Nate Uldricks is listed in that committee's 2026 pre-primary report on the Indiana campaign finance portal, dated January 23, 2026.
BARB REGNITZ FOR CONGRESS's amended year-end report (FEC-1970997, filed 2026-04-23) shows $1,554,761.44 in receipts, including $1,500,000.00 in loans made or guaranteed by the candidate, and $86,911.99 in disbursements from 2025-10-01 to 2025-12-31, closing with $1,467,849.45 cash on hand and $1,500,000.00 in debts owed by the committee.
Lent $550,000.00 of personal funds to her committee, Barb Regnitz for Congress, on December 31, 2025, according to the committee's year-end 2025 (amended) report (Schedule C line 10: no interest, no due date, not secured).
Lent $300,000.00 of personal funds to her committee, Barb Regnitz for Congress, on December 30, 2025, according to the committee's year-end 2025 (amended) report (Schedule C line 10: no interest, no due date, not secured).
Lent $550,000.00 of personal funds to her committee, Barb Regnitz for Congress, on December 22, 2025, according to the committee's year-end 2025 (amended) report (Schedule C line 10: no interest, no due date, not secured).
Lent $25,000.00 of personal funds to her committee, Barb Regnitz for Congress, on December 16, 2025, according to the committee's year-end 2025 (amended) report (Schedule C line 10: no interest, no due date, not secured).
Lent $24,000.00 of personal funds to her committee, Barb Regnitz for Congress, on November 5, 2025, according to the committee's year-end 2025 (amended) report (Schedule C line 10: no interest, no due date, not secured).
Lent $25,000.00 of personal funds to her committee, Barb Regnitz for Congress, on October 30, 2025, according to the committee's year-end 2025 (amended) report (Schedule C line 10: no interest, no due date, not secured).
Lent $1,000.00 of personal funds to her committee, Barb Regnitz for Congress, on October 27, 2025, according to the committee's year-end 2025 (amended) report (Schedule C line 10: no interest, no due date, not secured).
Barb Regnitz signed an FEC Form 2 Statement of Candidacy on October 22, 2025 for the U.S. House, Indiana's 1st district (candidate ID H6IN01231), designating BARB REGNITZ FOR CONGRESS (C00924100) as her Principal Campaign Committee.
BARB REGNITZ FOR CONGRESS (FEC committee ID C00924100) filed a Statement of Organization (FEC Form 1) dated October 22, 2025 as the Principal Campaign Committee of candidate Barb Regnitz, Republican, for the U.S. House in Indiana's 1st district.
Lent $25,000.00 of personal funds to her committee, Barb Regnitz for Congress, on October 17, 2025, according to the committee's year-end 2025 (amended) report (Schedule C line 10: no interest, no due date, not secured).
Financial disclosures
Filed a Candidate Report (Filing ID 10077193) with the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives on August 13, 2026, as a congressional candidate for Indiana's 1st district, covering January 1, 2025 through July 14, 2026; Schedule E lists 8 positions and Schedule C lists Porter County, Indiana as a salary source.
Requested a 90-day extension of her 2026 Candidate Report filing deadline from the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives (request dated May 9, 2026), moving the due date from May 15, 2026 to August 13, 2026.
Filed a Candidate Report (Filing ID 10072926) with the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives on December 19, 2025, as a congressional candidate for Indiana's 1st district, covering January 1, 2024 through October 22, 2025; Schedule E lists 13 positions and Schedule C lists Porter County, Indiana as a salary source.
Court cases
Results in CourtListener RECAP archive (web search); Indiana MyCase (public.courts.in.gov/mycase) party search; Indiana MyCase business/organization search, none recorded here as a fact. No record found in CourtListener REST API v4; CourtListener case law (web search, opinions); Indiana appellate decisions; PACER as of .
Work and business
FINRA BrokerCheck's report on Barbara Jean Regnitz (CRD 4446883) lists, under Other Business Activities, an entity named BIZWARE at an address in Valparaiso, IN, with nature of business personal/private investment, start date June 7, 2010, and duties described as 'I have no responsibilities. I am a passive investor.'
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The SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure report on Barbara Jean Regnitz (CRD 4446883) lists her as previously registered as an investment adviser representative with Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Schaumburg, IL, from January 29, 2008 to December 26, 2017.
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The SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure report on Barbara Jean Regnitz (CRD 4446883) lists her as previously registered as an investment adviser representative with Wachovia Securities, LLC, Hanover Park, IL, from January 1, 2008 to February 5, 2008.
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The SEC's Investment Adviser Public Disclosure report on Barbara Jean Regnitz (CRD 4446883) lists her as previously registered as an investment adviser representative with A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., Hanover Park, IL, from January 14, 2002 to January 1, 2008.
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The Indiana Capital Chronicle's 2026 general-election voter guide for Congressional District 1 says Barb Regnitz previously worked as a software engineer at United Airlines.
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The Indiana Capital Chronicle's 2026 general-election voter guide for Congressional District 1 describes Barb Regnitz as a Porter County commissioner and financial planner.
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FINRA BrokerCheck's report on Barbara Jean Regnitz (CRD 4446883) lists an employment-history entry at Raymond James & Associates, Schaumburg, IL, with the position Financial Advisor, starting January 2008 and shown as ending 'Present'.
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CFP Board's Verify a CFP Professional record for Mrs. Barbara J Regnitz lists her company as Raymond James & Associates and her certification status as Not Certified, with no CFP Board disciplinary history and no bankruptcy disclosure in the last 10 years.
Nonprofit roles
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Valparaiso Rotary Club's Form 990-EZ for the year July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 lists Barb Regnitz in Part IV with the title DIRECTOR.
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Valparaiso Rotary Club Memorial Foundation Inc's Form 990-EZ for calendar year 2025 lists Barbara Regnitz in Part IV as an officer with the title printed as TREASUERE (sic).
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LaSalle Council Inc, Boy Scouts of America #165's Form 990 for calendar year 2025 lists Barbara Regnitz in Part VII, Section A with the title DIRECTOR.
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Porter County Government Charitable Nonprofit Foundation Inc's Form 990 for calendar year 2024 lists Barb Regnitz in Part VII, Section A with the title Porter County Commissioner, in the individual trustee or director column.
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Valparaiso Rotary Club Memorial Foundation Inc's Form 990-EZ for calendar year 2024 lists Barbara Regnitz in Part IV as an officer with the title printed as TREASUERE (sic).
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LaSalle Council Inc, Boy Scouts of America #165's Form 990 for calendar year 2023 lists Barbara Regnitz in Part VII, Section A with the title DIRECTOR.
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Porter County Government Charitable Nonprofit Foundation Inc's Form 990 for calendar year 2023 lists Barb Regnitz in Part VII, Section A with the title Porter County Commissioner, in the individual trustee or director column.
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Valparaiso Rotary Club's Form 990-EZ for the year July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 lists Barb Regnitz in Part IV with the title DIRECTOR.
Education and service
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Says she earned a bachelor's degree from Purdue University, according to her answers to Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.
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Her campaign website says she is a Purdue graduate who holds degrees in Mathematics and German.
Claims from the candidate's own materials
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Her campaign website says she was elected to the Porter County Board of Commissioners in 2022.
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In her Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey she says she became a Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner with A.G. Edwards and Raymond James.
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Her campaign website says she lives in Valparaiso.
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Her campaign website says she later worked as a Financial Advisor and Certified Financial Planner.
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In her Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey she says she is the Treasurer for both the Rotary Foundation and SCORE.
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In her Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey she says she serves on the boards of the Valparaiso Rotary Club, Valparaiso Rotary Foundation and the LaSalle Council of Scouting America.
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Her campaign website says she has served on the boards of the Valparaiso Rotary Club, Rotary Foundation and SCORE.
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In her Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey she says she worked as a computer programmer and business analyst for Woolworth Company.
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Her campaign website says she worked first as a Software Engineer and Project Manager with United Airlines.
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The Porter County website's Your Commissioners page lists Commissioner Regnitz as Board Vice-President of the Porter County Non-Profit Charitable Foundation.
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The Porter County website's Your Commissioners page lists Commissioner Regnitz as founder of four groups: the Porter County Township Trustee Roundtable, the Porter County Business Council, an elected official and department head brown bag lunch, and the PoCo Wellness Connection.
Analysis: likely positions
These are predictions drawn from the record above, not facts. Each one names the facts it rests on and what would prove it wrong, and is checked against later decisions where possible.
Likely to vote for opioid-settlement fund grants and the committee that recommends them when they come before the Board of Commissioners.
Based on: c-49678ead18a5, c-f8a3dddfce11, c-45671ec4159c
Method: She moved all three recorded opioid-settlement actions: the four grant resolutions of 2023-06-26, Resolution 24-01 creating the Opioid Grant Recommendation Committee on 2024-01-09 (she introduced the item and moved it), and the $125,000 awards to five recipients on 2025-03-11; the minutes record no dissent on any. Held-out check by hand: basis cutoff 2024-06-30 leaves one later recorded decision (2025-03-11), which fits; one decision is too few to test (the scorer needs 3). The always-yes baseline does as well: in the 2023-2024 minutes she is recorded opposed to 4 of about 809 motions and in 2025-2026 to 3 of about 855 (collector counts), so the inference does not beat it. The votes in this record are a selected sample, not every opioid vote. Two of the three claims are sponsored_bill claims of medium confidence (the County Attorney drafted the text); she also sits on the Porter County Opioid Settlement Committee (see her office claims).
Would be shown wrong if: She votes no on, moves to deny, or abstains from an opioid-settlement fund award or a resolution about the grant committee.
Test: not tested against later actions.
Confidence: medium
Likely to vote for contracts and bond measures that fund construction and repair at the county jail and Sheriff's facilities.
Based on: c-ad98e06d7ce2, c-37060e0d36d5, c-bf6c8ec37e94, c-8df21ecd8857, c-1214393061d1
Method: Yes on all 5 recorded jail and Sheriff's-facility funding votes: seconded the $25 million bond motion (2023-07-11, jail and highway garage), moved the Skillman construction-management agreement for the jail and public-works project (2023-08-21), the Korellis roof and exterior bid of $4,054,073.00 for the Sheriff's Office and Jail (2024-06-25), the resolution making findings of need for capital projects including the jail (2024-10-29) and the Jail Phase II bid awards totalling $13,640,088.00 (2025-03-11). Held-out check by hand: basis cutoff 2024-06-30 uses the first three; the two later funding votes (2024-10-29 and 2025-03-11) both fit, 2 of 2, below the scorer's minimum of 3. The always-yes baseline gets the same 2 of 2: in the 2023-2024 minutes she is recorded opposed to 4 of about 809 motions and in 2025-2026 to 3 of about 855 (collector counts), so the inference does not beat it. Her 2026 votes to raise the inmate processing fee (a revenue measure) are not counted as funding votes. Four of the five claims are contracts or findings, not passage of a single-subject measure; the tally on the 2025 vote is read from the named mover and seconder. The votes are a selected sample, not every jail vote.
Would be shown wrong if: She votes no on, or moves to reject or table, a bid award, contract or bond resolution for the county jail or Sheriff's facilities.
Test: not tested against later actions.
Confidence: medium
Likely to vote for county resolutions that support union workers in a labor dispute.
Based on: c-1c17846c0145, c-66118e18478b
Method: Two passage votes, both in the seven weeks before the 2026-11-03 election: she read and moved the resolution supporting the 800 families affected by the lockout at the BP Refinery (2026-09-15) and seconded the motion for a resolution in support of USW 12775 after its presentation on NIPSCO staffing levels (2026-10-06). No earlier labor resolution is in the record, so no held-out check is possible and no baseline can be set; the minutes print no resolution text. The tally is read from the named mover and seconder and the attendance line. This is the thinnest inference in the record: two actions, close together, in the weeks before an election.
Would be shown wrong if: She votes no on, or moves to deny, a county resolution or request that supports workers in a labor dispute.
Test: not tested against later actions.
Confidence: low
Identity
| System | ID | Evidence |
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| REGNITZ, BARB - U.S. House IN-01 | H6IN01231 | c-e223c1a49f40 |
| BARB REGNITZ FOR CONGRESS | C00924100 | c-63c0eb247783 |
| BUILDING AMERICA THROUGH RESPONSIBLE BELIEFS PAC (leadership PAC) | C00954180 | c-8a062cd7b6b6 |
| Ballotpedia | Barb_Regnitz | c-2fa079839dcd |
Why these records are the same person
- Indiana Election Division: the 2026 general-election candidate list (c-c7c3ff1c8b44) and the May 5, 2026 primary results (c-91317385c599) name Barb Regnitz, Republican, United States Representative, First District; FEC candidate H6IN01231 (c-e223c1a49f40) is REGNITZ, BARB, Republican, Indiana House District 1, 2026. Name, office, party and district match across the two official systems.
- FEC committee C00924100 (c-63c0eb247783, c-117e6ef19766): BARB REGNITZ FOR CONGRESS, principal campaign committee of H6IN01231; Form 2 (c-3d780a180f6f) signed by Barb Regnitz designates it. The committee's financial summary totals match the FEC bulk weball26 row for H6IN01231 (checked by the collector).
- The same person holds the Porter County seat: her House Clerk candidate reports (financial_disclosure_filed claims) list a position on the Porter County Board of Commissioners and salary income from Porter County, and the committee's own filings give her occupation as county commissioner; the Porter County Board of Commissioners minutes name Commissioner Barb Regnitz, District 2 (Center), from January 10, 2023 to October 6, 2026. The Porter County Republican Convention Delegate races on the 2024 and 2026 Election Division ballots carry the same ballot name and CandidateName as her 2022 commissioner races.
- Professional records: the SEC IAPD and FINRA BrokerCheck reports for Barbara Jean Regnitz (CRD 4446883) show registrations with A. G. Edwards and Raymond James, the two employers she names in her Ballotpedia survey, and a business entry in Valparaiso, Indiana; the Form 990 listings are matched to organizations she names herself (Valparaiso Rotary Club and Foundation, LaSalle Council) and, for the Porter County foundation, to her title Porter County Commissioner. Matches of two attributes each; LaSalle Council is medium confidence.
- No namesake was found: Wikidata has no item for her, congress-legislators and the FEC bulk candidate files 2022-2026 have no other Regnitz, and court listings found under a similar name were matched on name only and not used.
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FEC candidate H6IN01231 is REGNITZ, BARB, a Republican challenger for the U.S. House in Indiana's 1st District in the 2026 cycle, with BARB REGNITZ FOR CONGRESS (C00924100) as principal campaign committee.
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FEC committee C00924100, BARB REGNITZ FOR CONGRESS, registered October 22, 2025 as a House principal campaign committee whose authorizing candidate is REGNITZ, BARB (H6IN01231).
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Ballotpedia's page Barb_Regnitz describes Barb Regnitz as the Republican candidate for U.S. House in Indiana's 1st Congressional District, on the ballot in the November 3, 2026 general election.
What we searched
| Section | Where | Search | Date | Results |
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| Offices held | Porter County, Indiana official website | Your Commissioners page: entry for Barb Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Offices held | Porter County, Indiana official website | Board of Commissioners department landing page and Duties & Responsibilities (https://www.portercountyin.gov/1356/Duties-Responsibilities) | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | Porter County, Indiana official website | Staff directory: Barb Regnitz (entry eid=158) and Commissioners' Office department (did=20) | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Offices held | Porter County, Indiana official website | Appointed Board Members page: Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | Porter County, Indiana official website | Opioid Settlement Committee member list: Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Offices held | Porter County, Indiana official website | Redevelopment Commission Business Council page, Plan Commission page, Storm Water pages, Recycling & Waste Reduction page: Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Earliest 2023 board minutes (January 10, 2023): attendance and reorganization | Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Offices held | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Annual reorganization items January 2024, January 2025, January 2026 (Reorganization > President / Vice President / Secretary) | Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Offices held | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Minutes text search: 'District 2' near Regnitz/Commissioner (all 94 minutes in work/minutes_txt) | Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Offices held | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Latest minutes in the set (October 6, 2026): attendance | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Offices held | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes (local text files) | Text search of minutes Dec 2022 to Feb 2023 for 'oath' and 'sworn'; 'Regnitz' in 2022 minutes | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes (local text files) | Text search of 2025 and 2026 minutes for 'resign', 'vacanc', 'caucus' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | Porter County Agenda Center, Storm Water Management Board and Advisory Board agendas | Agendas _01062026-2101 (Storm Water Management Board), _02092026-2116 (Storm Water Advisory Board), _02122026-2119 (Redevelopment Commission): member header blocks | Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Offices held | NIRPC (Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission), in.gov | NIRPC release on 2023 organizing meeting: Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Offices held | NIRPC (Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission), in.gov | Current Executive Board / Full Commission roster: Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | Northwest Indiana Workforce Board / Indiana DWD (in.gov) | Workforce Board minutes May 25, 2023: Regnitz; Chief Elected Officials Board | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Offices held | Indiana Department of Workforce Development (in.gov) | Northwest Indiana Workforce Board regional plan PY2024-2027 (and the template NWIWB_2024LocalPlan.pdf): Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Offices held | Indiana Election Division, 2026 general election candidate list (abbreviated) | Porter County Commissioner, District 2 and any Regnitz row | Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Offices held | Indiana Code (official text, iga.in.gov) and secondary code sites | IC 36-2-2-3 (county executive: election and terms) | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | Porter County Elections & Registration, Previous Election Results (Document Center) | 2022 primary and general official county results, Porter County Commissioner District 2 | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | Web search (lead only) | "Barb Regnitz" Porter County Commissioner | Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Offices held | Web search (lead only), in.gov | "Regnitz" Governor Indiana appointed board commission Barb Regnitz Valparaiso (domain in.gov) | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | Web search (lead only) | "Regnitz" Valparaiso city council OR plan commission OR school board OR library board | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | City of Valparaiso website (valpo.us, valpo.net) | Boards and commissions rosters: Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | Valparaiso Community Schools website | School board trustees page: Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | Porter County Public Library System website | Board of trustees page: Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | Indiana Secretary of State, Election Division: precinct-level results page | Porter County precinct-level Republican PDF: Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | Ballotpedia (lead only) | Barb Regnitz profile: offices and elections | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Search for oath, sworn, swearing-in, installation in 2023-2024 minutes | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Offices held | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Reorganization and board/commission appointments naming Regnitz (President/Vice President, NIRPC, Plan Commission, EMA, 911, Child Protection, Center for Workforce Innovations, Redevelopment) in 2023 and 2024 minutes | Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Offices held | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Offices and roles for Barb Regnitz in 2025-2026 minutes: board officers and commissioner board assignments | Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Offices held | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Who the commissioners were: attendance lines and signature blocks, 2022-2026 minutes (grep 'Blaney|Morales|Regnitz|Biggs' per file) | Nov 1, 2026 | 92 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, 2026 General Election candidate list | Barb Regnitz, United States Representative, First District | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division results archive, May 5, 2026 primary | Barb Regnitz, United States Representative, First District, Republican primary (data/OffCatC_1005_A.json, data/settings.json) | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | May 3, 2022 primary: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | November 8, 2022 general: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | May 7, 2024 primary: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | November 5, 2024 general: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | May 5, 2026 primary: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | June 2, 2020 primary: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | November 3, 2020 general: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | May 8, 2018 primary: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | November 6, 2018 general: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | May 3, 2016 primary: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | November 8, 2016 general: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | May 7, 2019 municipal primary: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | November 5, 2019 municipal general: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | May 2, 2023 municipal primary: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | November 7, 2023 municipal general: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | November 7, 2017 general: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | 2021 primary: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | 2021 general: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | 2022 special: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | 2024 special: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | 2025 primary: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Indiana Election Division, Election Night Results archive | 2025 general: every office category data file (data/OffCatC_<id>_<v>.json) searched for the text 'Regnitz' | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Web search (lead only) | Porter County Indiana 2022 primary election results county commissioner District 2 Regnitz Brickner; portercountyin.gov 2022 summary results | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Elections | Web search (lead only) | "Regnitz" "31,158" Porter County commissioner 2022 Giorgi 26,562 | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Agenda Center index.json (Board of Commissioners, category 2), year 2022: meetings listed and Minutes links | Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Agenda Center index.json, year 2023: meetings listed and Minutes links | Nov 1, 2026 | 45 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Agenda Center index.json, year 2024: meetings listed and Minutes links | Nov 1, 2026 | 34 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Gap check: 2023-2024 Agenda Center rows that list an Agenda but no Minutes link | Nov 1, 2026 | 35 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Minutes 2022 (14 files): composition of the Board before January 2023; search for "Regnitz" | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Minutes 2023 (23 files, Jan 10 to Dec 12, 2023): attendance lines "Those present were" and full-text read of every dissent, recusal and selected decision | Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Minutes 2024 (21 files, Jan 9 to Dec 12, 2024): attendance lines and full-text read of every dissent, recusal and selected decision | Nov 1, 2026 | 21 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Minutes 2024-10-08 (_10082024-1870): extract text | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | PDF re-extraction of all 57 PDFs with pdfplumber x_tolerance=2 (the shared text used the default and lost spaces on about half the files) | Nov 1, 2026 | 57 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | grep "Com. <name>, Opposed" / "opposed" in 2023-2024 minutes | Nov 1, 2026 | 30 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | grep abstain|abstaining|recus in 2023-2024 minutes | Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | grep absent|excused|not in attendance|out of town; attendance extraction for all 44 minuted meetings in 2023-2024 | Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | grep nay|vote no|voting no|voted against|not in favor|no vote|motion fails|no second|lack of a second | Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | grep "roll call" / "Roll Call Com." in 2023-2024 minutes | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Inventory of motions: regex count of "Com. <name>, moved/move" in 2023-2024 minutes (approximate) | Nov 1, 2026 | 809 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Search for tax abatements, statements of benefits, economic-development agreements, redevelopment tax credit letters in 2023-2024 minutes | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Search for emergency or disaster declarations in 2023-2024 minutes | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Search for rezoning items (zoning map amendment, rezone) in 2023-2024 minutes | Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Search for jail, justice and public-safety items (jail project, Skillman, DLZ, Korellis, VideoTec, opioid PRO coordinator, Blue Envelope) in 2023-2024 minutes | Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Agenda Center index.json (lead's download, minutes/index.json): meeting rows dated 2025 and 2026, with and without a Minutes link | Nov 1, 2026 | 47 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Read minutes text, 2025 meetings (19 files), file names starting 2025_: every motion line with context, plus full reads of discussion around selected items | Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Read minutes text, 2026 meetings (16 files), file names starting 2026_: read in full | Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | grep 'Opposed|opposed|nay|dissent|voted against|vote no' over all 35 files (recorded dissent by name) | Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | grep 'abstain|abstaining|recus|conflict of interest' over all 35 files | Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Attendance line ('Those present were') and signature block of each of the 35 files: is any commissioner not listed | Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | grep -i 'not in attendance' over all 35 files (also 'excused' and 'absent' separately) | Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | grep 'motion fails|no second|tabled|moved to table' over all 35 files | Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Agenda Center ViewFile/Agenda PDFs for 2025-2026 meetings (attribution of ordinances/resolutions to a proposer) | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | grep 'abatement|tax increment|TIF|economic development agreement|incentive' over all 35 files (tax abatements and economic-development agreements) | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Data center and energy-siting matters in 2025-2026 minutes (grep 'data center|QTS|solar|PUD|moratorium') | Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Resolutions about state bills / local control (grep 'House Bill|HB ' with resolution) | Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Local Disaster Emergency Declaration motions, 2025-2026 (grep 'Local Disaster Emergency') | Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Fee and tax items moved or seconded by Regnitz (duplicate tax statement fee, mobile home permit fee, City garage fee, inmate processing fee, Board of Health fee structure, storm permit-fee suspension, recycling district fee, Popcorn Festival parking, $20 garage parking fee) | Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Recorded votes | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Self-check: every excerpt fragment in claims.json and rollcalls.json compared with the extracted minutes text | Nov 1, 2026 | 119 |
| Bills sponsored | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Search for ordinances/resolutions the minutes attribute to Com. Regnitz as proposer, presenter or reader (presented, read, proposed, introduced, sponsor, drafted) | Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Bills sponsored | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | grep 'Regnitz' with read|presented|proposed|introduced|sponsor|draft over all 35 files; resolutions and ordinances attributed to her as proposer | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Executive actions | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Citizen and commissioner appointments to boards with a recorded vote by Regnitz (mover or seconder) in 2023-2024 minutes | Nov 1, 2026 | 43 |
| Executive actions | Porter County Agenda Center, Board of Commissioners minutes | Appointments to boards, commissions and committees moved or seconded by Regnitz (grep 'moved to (appoint|reappoint|approve the nomination)') | Nov 1, 2026 | 48 |
| Campaign money | FEC bulk cm26 | ids=C00924100|H6IN01231 names= | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Campaign money | FEC bulk weball26 | ids=C00924100|H6IN01231 names= | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Campaign money | FEC bulk webk26 | ids=C00924100|H6IN01231 names= | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Campaign money | FEC bulk pas226 | ids=C00924100|H6IN01231 names= | Nov 1, 2026 | 24 |
| Campaign money | FEC (docquery.fec.gov / fec.gov), electronic filings index | All filings of committee C00924100 (BARB REGNITZ FOR CONGRESS) | Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Campaign money | FEC (docquery.fec.gov / fec.gov), committee profile | Committee C00924100, 2026 cycle financial summary | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Campaign money | FEC (docquery.fec.gov / fec.gov), report summary pages (Form 1, Form 2, Form 99, Form 3 x7) | Summary and detailed summary pages for filings 1923309, 1923315, 1933008, 1966389, 1970990, 1970997, 1971005, 1996602, 2026340, 2038883 | Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Campaign money | FEC (docquery.fec.gov / fec.gov), Schedule C loan viewer | Schedule C line 10 (candidate loans) for filings 1970997, 1971005, 1996602, 2026340, 2038883 | Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Campaign money | FEC (docquery.fec.gov / fec.gov), Schedule A and B HTML viewer | Schedule A (itemized receipts) and Schedule B (itemized disbursements) viewer pages for filings 1996602, 2026340, 1971005, 1966389 | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Campaign money | FEC (docquery.fec.gov / fec.gov), raw electronic filings | Raw .fec files for 20 filings of C00924100 (7 Form 3, 9 Form 6 notices, Forms 1, 2, 99) | Nov 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Campaign money | FEC (docquery.fec.gov / fec.gov), candidate page | Candidate H6IN01231 committees | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Campaign money | FEC (docquery.fec.gov / fec.gov), leadership PAC C00954180 | Filings of BUILDING AMERICA THROUGH RESPONSIBLE BELIEFS PAC | Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Campaign money | FEC (docquery.fec.gov / fec.gov), individual contributions (contributions BY Regnitz to others) | contributor_name=Regnitz, 2026 cycle | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Campaign money | Indiana Election Division, Campaign Finance public site, Candidate Search | Last name 'Regnitz' (begins with), all offices, all statuses (ASP.NET postback) | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Campaign money | Indiana Election Division, Campaign Finance public site, Committee Search | Committee name 'Regnitz' and 'Barb Regnitz' (begins with) | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Campaign money | Indiana Election Division, Campaign Finance public site, Contribution Search | Contributor last name 'Regnitz' (begins with), all dates, all committees | Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Campaign money | Indiana Election Division, Campaign Finance public site, Contribution Detail | Detail pages for SeqID 2741370, 2549346, 2569233, 2586890, 2740627, 2544359, 2745493, 2745315, 2375092, 2158874 | Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Campaign money | Porter County Election Board, Campaign Finance Reports page | 2022 county commissioner candidate committee reports (Current / Archived / Disbanded Candidate Committee Reports) | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Campaign money | Web search (search engine, not a source) | "Citizens for Regnitz" Porter County Indiana campaign finance; Porter County Election Board campaign finance reports 2022 county commissioner Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Financial disclosures | Clerk of the U.S. House, yearly financial-disclosure index 2026 | 2026FD.xml and 2026FD.txt: last name or first name containing 'regnit'; state/district IN01 | Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Financial disclosures | Clerk of the U.S. House, yearly financial-disclosure index 2025 | 2025FD.xml and 2025FD.txt: last name or first name containing 'regnit'; state/district IN01 | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Financial disclosures | Clerk of the U.S. House, Financial Disclosure Reports search (candidate form) | Candidate search, last name Regnitz, election year 2026 / 2025 / 2024 | Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Financial disclosures | Clerk of the U.S. House, Financial Disclosure Reports search (member form) | Member search, last name Regnitz, filing year 2026 and 2025 | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Financial disclosures | Clerk of the U.S. House, filing PDFs | PDFs 2025/10072926, 2026/10077193, 2026/30027494 | Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Financial disclosures | Indiana Election Division, Statement of Economic Interests form CAN-12 (State Form 55128, IC 3-8-9) | Local-office statement of economic interests for a county commissioner candidate | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Financial disclosures | Web search (search engine, not a source) | Indiana county commissioner Statement of Economic Interests requirement; Porter County ethics ordinance financial disclosure | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Court cases | CourtListener case law (web search, opinions) | Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Court cases | CourtListener RECAP archive (web search) | Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Court cases | CourtListener RECAP archive (web search) | "Barb Regnitz"; "Porter County Board of Commissioners" Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Court cases | CourtListener REST API v4 | search type o and r | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Court cases | Indiana MyCase (public.courts.in.gov/mycase) party search | Name tab: last name Regnitz, all courts | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Court cases | Indiana MyCase business/organization search | Business: Porter County Board of Commissioners | Nov 1, 2026 | 41 |
| Court cases | Indiana appellate decisions | case number or name: Regnitz (opinions; then with memorandum decisions) | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Court cases | PACER | party search Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Work and business | SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure (IAPD) individual search API | query=Regnitz (fuzzy; 155 hits, surname matches read) | Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Work and business | FINRA BrokerCheck individual search API | query=Regnitz (includePrevious=true) | Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Work and business | SEC IAPD detailed report PDF for CRD 4446883 | read Registration History, Employment History, Other Business Activities | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Work and business | FINRA BrokerCheck detailed report PDF for CRD 4446883 and web summary | read Registration and Employment History, Other Business Activities | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Work and business | CFP Board, Verify a CFP Professional | last name Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Work and business | Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (mylicense.in.gov web lookup) | last name Regnitz, all professions | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Work and business | Indiana Secretary of State INBiz business search | business name BIZWARE; commercial registered agent/principal Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Work and business | OpenCorporates | company search BIZWARE, Indiana; officers search Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Work and business | Web search (aggregators) | "Bizware" Valparaiso Indiana LLC Regnitz; "Regnitz" Valparaiso Indiana business registered agent | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Work and business | Indiana Secretary of State notary public search | notary search Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Work and business | Indiana Lobby Registration Commission | lobbyist search Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Work and business | Indiana State Board of Accounts, Porter County 2023 audit report | search text for Regnitz; read Schedule of Officials | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Nonprofit roles | ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer API, organization search | valparaiso rotary; valparaiso rotary club; valparaiso rotary foundation | Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Nonprofit roles | ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer API, organization search | porter county foundation; porter county charitable | Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Nonprofit roles | ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer API, organization search | lasalle council; la salle council; boy scouts of america lasalle | Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Nonprofit roles | ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer API, organization search | score; score chapter valparaiso; northwest indiana score; state=IN | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Nonprofit roles | ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, People search (officers in e-filed returns) | people: Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Nonprofit roles | ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Filing Text search | "Barb Regnitz" | Nov 1, 2026 | 10 |
| Nonprofit roles | ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Filing Text search | "Barbara Regnitz" | Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Nonprofit roles | ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Filing Text search | Regnitz Valparaiso; "Regnitz" Porter | Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Nonprofit roles | ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, filing viewers (e-file text) | read Part IV / Part VII and signature blocks of 18 returns (object ids listed in notes.md) | Nov 1, 2026 | 18 |
| Nonprofit roles | Web search | SCORE Northwest Indiana chapter treasurer Barb Regnitz mentor | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Nonprofit roles | SCORE Northwest Central Indiana chapter site | read home and contact pages for Regnitz or treasurer | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Nonprofit roles | Web search | "Regnitz" LaSalle Council Boy Scouts of America board of directors South Bend; "Barb Regnitz" Rotary Valparaiso treasurer foundation; Barb Regnitz Valparaiso Rotary Club board LaSalle Council Scouting America | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Education and service | Web search (Purdue pages) | Barb Regnitz Purdue University graduate mathematics German Freiburg study abroad | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Education and service | Web search (Purdue commencement programs) | Purdue University commencement program search using the other-name entry shown on the BrokerCheck record, with mathematics and German | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Claims from the candidate's own materials | Candidate website (guessed domain) | GET home page | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Claims from the candidate's own materials | Candidate website barbregnitzforcongress.com (domain taken from the Ballotpedia contact links) | home page, About Barb section | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Claims from the candidate's own materials | Porter County website, Your Commissioners | read Commissioner Barb Regnitz block | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Claims from the candidate's own materials | Porter County website, Board of Commissioners landing page | read page for commissioner bios | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Claims from the candidate's own materials | Ballotpedia, Barb Regnitz (Candidate Connection survey) | read biography and survey responses | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Claims from the candidate's own materials | Ballotpedia, Barbara Regnitz | GET page | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Claims from the candidate's own materials | Indiana Capital Chronicle 2026 general election voter guide, Congressional District 1 | read candidate summaries and answers | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Claims from the candidate's own materials | Ballotpedia, Indiana 1st district 2026 election and May 5 Republican primary pages | read field and results (leads only) | Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Identity | Wikidata | Barb Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Identity | congress-legislators (Bioguide crosswalk) | Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Identity | FEC bulk cn22 | ids=H6IN01231 names=REGNITZ | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Identity | FEC bulk cn24 | ids=H6IN01231 names=REGNITZ | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Identity | FEC bulk cn26 | ids=H6IN01231 names=REGNITZ | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Identity | FEC bulk ccl22 | ids=H6IN01231 names=REGNITZ | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Identity | FEC bulk ccl24 | ids=H6IN01231 names=REGNITZ | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Identity | FEC bulk ccl26 | ids=H6IN01231 names=REGNITZ | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Identity | FEC candidate page H6IN01231 | H6IN01231 | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Identity | FEC committee page C00924100 | C00924100 | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Identity | OpenFEC API (api.open.fec.gov) | q=Regnitz state=IN | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Identity | Open States people (OPENSTATES_API_KEY) | Barb Regnitz, jurisdiction in | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Identity | Wikidata | Barbara Regnitz (wbsearchentities, en) | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Identity | Web search (leads only) | Barb Regnitz Republican candidate Indiana 1st Congressional District; Regnitz Valparaiso Indiana Congress candidate Mrvan biography | Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Identity | Ballotpedia | identity page for Barb Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Identity | Wikidata API | wbsearchentities "Barb Regnitz" | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Identity | Wikidata API | wbsearchentities "Barbara Regnitz" | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Identity | Wikidata API | wbsearchentities "Regnitz" | Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Identity | Wikipedia (MediaWiki API and page) | search "Barb Regnitz"; resolve title Barb_Regnitz | Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
How this record was checked
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- Archived sources68 of 104 sources have an archived copy. 36 sources are cited without a stored copy by the maintainer's decision.
- Reconciliation141 passed, 0 failed, 53 could not run (missing member lists or itemized data).
- Independent spot-checkA reviewer who did not collect the data checked 20 random facts: 19 correct, 1 wrong or partly wrong, 0 could not be checked (error rate 5%). After corrections, the same reviewer re-checked 1: 1 correct, 0 still wrong. See the corrections log.
The facts behind the resume's counts
- Official record2026-01-14 candidate for office, 2026-05-05 elected, Undated identity link, Undated identity link, 2023-01-10 held office, 2023-04-24 held office, 2023-01-01 held office, 2026-10-06 held office, 2023-01-10 leadership role, 2024-01-09 leadership role, 2025-01-07 leadership role, 2026-01-06 leadership role, Undated leadership role, 2024-10-07 leadership role, Undated appointed to office, Undated appointed to office, 2025-01-01 appointed to office, 2022-05-03 elected, 2022-11-08 elected, 2024-05-07 elected, 2026-05-05 elected, 2023-01-10 Reappointment of Cathy Brown to the Convention, Recreation & Visitors Commission, 2023-03-14 Ordinance pertaining to Puppy Mills, 2023-07-24 Request by Northwest Indiana NOW to use the Courthouse grounds on July 31, 2023 for a vigil, 2023-10-10 Appointment of Dr. Kimberly Brunt to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-04-11 Special one-time 50% reduction in Expo Center room rental fees for Kiwanis Noon Club and joint Kiwanis Noon Club and Valpo Rotary events, 2023-01-23 Appointment of Dr. Ron Michaels to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-01-23 Appointment of Robin Lane to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-01-23 Appointment of Jessica Jepsen to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-03-14 Receipt of appraisals to lease out space at the Sheriff's Residence, 2023-03-14 Shifting maintenance of individual department websites to the departments (Curt Ellis new role), 2023-03-14 Memorandum of Understanding with ABM Building Solutions for preliminary building assessments (lighting, HVAC, building envelope), 2023-04-11 Ordinance Creating a Non-Reverting Fund #4933 for Porter County Community Foundation/Porter County Historical Site Preservation Fund, 1st Reading, 2023-04-11 Authorizing the Facilities director to lay out requirements for moving Voters Registration and the Election Dept. to 157 Franklin, 2023-04-24 Ordinance Creating a Non-Reverting Fund #4933 for Porter County Community Foundation/Porter County Historical Site Preservation Fund, 2nd Reading, 2023-05-23 Moving Memorial Opera House staff to first floor Courthouse space, 2023-06-13 Advertising the Sheriff's Residence for lease for three years, 2023-07-11 Ordinance for a Non-Reverting Fund for Sheriff's Residence (money from RDC and lease payments), 1st Reading, 2023-07-11 Memorandum of Understanding between the Redevelopment Commission and the Commissioners (loan of up to $120,000 for 153 South Franklin), 2023-07-24 Ordinance Establishing a Non-Reverting Fund #4001 for the Deposit of Rental Income from Porter County Government owned Properties, 2nd Reading, 2023-09-25 Appointment of Dr. Osan to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-09-25 Re-opening bids to advertise leasing the Sheriff's Residence for another 22 days, 2023-10-23 Hiring DJ Seramur (Seramur Properties) as broker to attempt to lease the Sheriff's Residence, 2024-03-12 Lease of the Sheriff's Residence (two-year lease with option for a third year), 2024-03-12 Circle R Electric, electrical upgrade at the Sheriff's Residence ($27,236.00), 2024-03-12 Kent Heating and Air, mini-split systems at the Sheriff's Residence ($28,416.00), 2024-04-02 Revision to Resolution No. 13-04 (Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission): removing the party-affiliation requirement, 2024-05-14 Purchase of two Super Z 35hp lawn mowers from Riggs ($12,800.00 each), 2024-05-14 SEH Inc. Amendment #1, Calumet Trail Reconstruction Phases 1 & 2 ($14,900.00), 2024-06-18 Appointment of Guy Kosmoski to the West Porter Township Fire Protection District Board, 2024-08-27 Health Savings Account (HSA) plan for the 2025 plan year, with quarterly HSA contributions, 2024-10-08 Placement of five picnic tables on the courthouse lawn, 2024-10-29 A&Z Engineering Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (additional design fee of $99,980.00; contract from $857,500.00 to $957,480.00), 2023-04-13 Resolution to Repeal and Revise Ordinance 20-11 (Solar Energy Systems), 2nd Reading, 2023-07-11 Proceeding with a $25 million bond (Porter County Highway Center District Garage and the Jail remodel), amounts per project to be determined later, 2023-07-24 Zoning map amendment from A1 (General Agriculture) to I2 (General Industrial), Petitioner Nelson Schoon, Project Ribeye, 2nd Reading, with written commitments, 2023-07-24 Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 Health and Safety by the Addition of Article XIII - Prohibition on the Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats or Rabbits by Pet Shops, 2nd Reading, 2023-08-21 Ordinance Establishing a Tax Management Assessment Non-Reverting Fund #1185 for hiring a third-party auditor to perform an independent reassessment for personal property, 2nd Reading, 2023-08-21 Skillman Construction Management Agreement for the Jail and Public Works/Highway Project, 2023-09-25 Ordinance Amending Ordinance #87-16 Creating a Fire Protection District in West Porter Township, 2nd Reading, 2023-11-14 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Porter, Indiana, Making Findings of Need for Certain Capital Projects and Related Matters (Bond Issuance), 2023-12-12 Zoning map amendment, Petitioner FJM, LLC: parcel near CR 100 N and CR 450 E from A1 (Agricultural) to I2 (General Industrial), with written commitments, 2nd Reading, 2024-06-25 Award of bid to Korellis Roofing ($4,054,073.00) for the Porter County Sheriff's Office & Jail Facility Roof and Exterior Improvements, 2024-07-02 Removal of Brad Zupan from the board of the West Porter Fire Protection District, 2024-07-11 Award of Bid Category #9 (electrical) to Circle R Electric, base bid plus alternates, $901,055.00, Porter County Highway Department Central Facility, 2024-08-06 Porter County Disaster Emergency Declaration (storm damage; application for federal funds), 2023-02-07 Commissioners' letter of support for the Grand Gardner Hotel project (request for favorable consideration for redevelopment tax credits), 2024-09-17 Notice of Adjustments to Net Assessed Values for Conservancy Districts (Indian Boundary, Valpo Lakes, White Oak, Twin Creeks), 2024-10-29 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Porter, Indiana, Making Findings of Need for Certain Capital Projects and Related Matters (2024 bond issue, not to exceed $25,000,000), 2024-11-19 Ordinance Revising the Porter County Board of Health Fee Structure, 2nd Reading, 2024-12-10 Resolution Establishing the Intent to Conduct a Commissioners' Sale to Sell Tax Sale Certificates for Properties that are Severely Delinquent in Payment of Property Taxes, 2023-04-24 Resolution for Com. Barb Regnitz Temporary Living Arrangements, 2023-07-11 Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners: Mandatory Rental Policy Provisions for All Porter County Government Venues, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-23 appointed to office, 2023-01-23 appointed to office, 2024-01-09 appointed to office, 2024-01-09 Resolution 24-01, Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners Opioid Grant Recommendation Committee, 2023-06-26 Opioid resolutions for the Moraine House, Three20 Recovery, Juvenile Detention Center and Portage Recovery Association, 2025-01-28 Appointment to the Porter County Board of Health (Portage Mayor recommendations): nomination of Amanda Alaniz, 2025-01-28 Appointment of Michelle Cherry to the Porter County Board of Health, 2025-01-28 Appointment of Com. Biggs as the Commissioners' appointee to the Redevelopment Commission (correction), 2025-05-13 Amendment No. 3 for design services with SEH, Bridge #150, $91,125.00, 2025-09-16 SEH Amendment No. 1, Marquette Greenway Phase 3 & 4 multi-use path, increase of $132,476.00, 2025-11-18 VideoTec Corp., integrated vehicle security device controller in the Parking Garage, $24,999.00, 2026-03-10 Short, Elliott Hendrickson Inc., Marquette Greenway Calumet Trail Reroute Phase 4, Contract Amendment No. 3, not to exceed $79,950, 2025-02-07 Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners in Support of Local Authority over Infrastructure Projects and in Opposition to House Bill 1628, 2025-03-11 Opioid Settlement Fund awards to five recipients, $125,000.00 total, 2025-03-11 Jail Phase II bid awards per Skillman recommendation (base bid and alternates 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8), 2025-06-03 Increase of the Parking Garage Fee for the City (of Valparaiso) to $30,000.00, 2025-06-03 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 96-20 to eliminate the $1.00 duplicate tax statement fee (2nd Reading), 2025-06-03 Zoning map amendment, Porter Township (Boone Grove), R1 to I1, 2nd Reading, 2025-08-05 Ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance: Personal Solar Energy Systems in unincorporated Porter County (2nd Reading), 2025-10-28 Resolution Establishing a Policy for Acceptance of Voluntary Donation of Parcels to the Board of Commissioners (as amended), 2025-12-18 Ambulance contract (five-year term), 2026-01-27 Additional appropriations, fund 4822, accounts 23630, 23620, 31200, 39500, Road Preservation and Right of Way Maintenance ($5,000,000.00 in total), 2026-03-31 Zoning map amendment, Good Oil Company, High Intensity Commercial (CH) to Medium Intensity Commercial (CM) (2nd Reading), 2026-06-23 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration, June 11, 2026 weather-related events, 2026-07-14 Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.34 of the Porter County Municipal Code regarding the inmate processing fee (1st Reading), fee set at $250.00, 2026-08-04 Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.34 of the Porter County Municipal Code regarding the inmate processing fee (2nd Reading), 2026-08-04 Ordinance Suspending Building Permit and Variance Fees for Structures Damaged by the Tornado and Severe Storm Event of June 11, 2026 (2nd Reading), 2026-08-31 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration for August 19, 2026, August 26, 2026 and September 2, 2026, 2026-09-15 Resolution in support of the 800 families affected by the lock out at BP Refinery, 2026-09-15 Local Disaster Emergency Declarations for September 16, 2026, September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026, 2026-09-15 2027/2028 District Fee Agreement between the Recycling & Waste Reduction District and the Board of Commissioners, $20.00 per improved parcel, 2026-02-17 Resolution in Opposition for House Bill 1001, 2026-02-17 Resolution in Opposition for House Bill 1333, 2026-02-17 Moser Consulting contract to provide an overview of the IT department, $28,500.00, 2026-02-17 Danielle Herald Grant Writing Services agreement for 2026, not to exceed $21,000.00 (motion to table), 2025-01-07 appointed to office, 2026-01-06 appointed to office, 2026-01-06 appointed to office, 2026-09-15 Resolution in support of the 800 families affected by the lock out at BP Refinery, 2025-10-22 campaign committee, 2025-10-22 campaign committee, 2026-06-22 campaign committee, 2025-12-31 committee financial summary, 2026-03-31 committee financial summary, 2026-04-15 committee financial summary, 2026-06-30 committee financial summary, 2026-09-30 committee financial summary, 2026-10-14 committee financial summary, 2026-06-30 committee financial summary, 2026-09-30 committee financial summary, 2025-10-17 made contribution, 2025-10-27 made contribution, 2025-10-30 made contribution, 2025-11-05 made contribution, 2025-12-16 made contribution, 2025-12-22 made contribution, 2025-12-30 made contribution, 2025-12-31 made contribution, 2026-06-29 made contribution, 2026-09-30 made contribution, 2026-01-27 made contribution, 2026-01-23 made contribution, 2026-01-23 made contribution, 2025-12-19 financial disclosure filed, 2026-05-09 financial disclosure filed, 2026-08-13 financial disclosure filed, 2008-01-29 employment, Undated employment, 2002-01-14 employment, 2008-01-01 employment, 2010-06-07 business role, Undated employment, 2024-01-01 nonprofit role, 2025-01-01 nonprofit role, 2019-07-01 nonprofit role, 2025-07-01 nonprofit role, 2023-01-01 nonprofit role, 2025-01-01 nonprofit role, 2023-01-01 nonprofit role, 2024-01-01 nonprofit role, 2026-10-14 committee financial summary, 2025-01-07 appointed to office, 2025-01-07 appointed to office, 2026-01-06 appointed to office, 2026-10-06 Resolution in support of USW 12775
- Secondary sourceUndated identity link, Undated employment, Undated employment
- Self-reportedUndated held office, Undated leadership role, Undated leadership role, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated education, Undated education, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim
- Low confidenceNone.
- The candidate's own materialsUndated held office, Undated leadership role, Undated leadership role, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated education, Undated education, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim, Undated self reported claim
- Kind: Identity linksUndated identity link, Undated identity link, Undated identity link
- Kind: Offices held2023-01-10 held office, 2023-04-24 held office, 2023-01-01 held office, 2026-10-06 held office, 2023-01-10 leadership role, 2024-01-09 leadership role, 2025-01-07 leadership role, 2026-01-06 leadership role, Undated leadership role, 2024-10-07 leadership role, Undated appointed to office, Undated appointed to office, 2025-01-01 appointed to office, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-23 appointed to office, 2023-01-23 appointed to office, 2024-01-09 appointed to office, 2025-01-07 appointed to office, 2026-01-06 appointed to office, 2026-01-06 appointed to office, 2025-01-07 appointed to office, 2025-01-07 appointed to office, 2026-01-06 appointed to office
- Kind: Elections2026-01-14 candidate for office, 2026-05-05 elected, 2022-05-03 elected, 2022-11-08 elected, 2024-05-07 elected, 2026-05-05 elected
- Kind: Recorded votes2023-01-10 Reappointment of Cathy Brown to the Convention, Recreation & Visitors Commission, 2023-03-14 Ordinance pertaining to Puppy Mills, 2023-07-24 Request by Northwest Indiana NOW to use the Courthouse grounds on July 31, 2023 for a vigil, 2023-10-10 Appointment of Dr. Kimberly Brunt to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-04-11 Special one-time 50% reduction in Expo Center room rental fees for Kiwanis Noon Club and joint Kiwanis Noon Club and Valpo Rotary events, 2023-01-23 Appointment of Dr. Ron Michaels to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-01-23 Appointment of Robin Lane to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-01-23 Appointment of Jessica Jepsen to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-03-14 Receipt of appraisals to lease out space at the Sheriff's Residence, 2023-03-14 Shifting maintenance of individual department websites to the departments (Curt Ellis new role), 2023-03-14 Memorandum of Understanding with ABM Building Solutions for preliminary building assessments (lighting, HVAC, building envelope), 2023-04-11 Ordinance Creating a Non-Reverting Fund #4933 for Porter County Community Foundation/Porter County Historical Site Preservation Fund, 1st Reading, 2023-04-11 Authorizing the Facilities director to lay out requirements for moving Voters Registration and the Election Dept. to 157 Franklin, 2023-04-24 Ordinance Creating a Non-Reverting Fund #4933 for Porter County Community Foundation/Porter County Historical Site Preservation Fund, 2nd Reading, 2023-05-23 Moving Memorial Opera House staff to first floor Courthouse space, 2023-06-13 Advertising the Sheriff's Residence for lease for three years, 2023-07-11 Ordinance for a Non-Reverting Fund for Sheriff's Residence (money from RDC and lease payments), 1st Reading, 2023-07-11 Memorandum of Understanding between the Redevelopment Commission and the Commissioners (loan of up to $120,000 for 153 South Franklin), 2023-07-24 Ordinance Establishing a Non-Reverting Fund #4001 for the Deposit of Rental Income from Porter County Government owned Properties, 2nd Reading, 2023-09-25 Appointment of Dr. Osan to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-09-25 Re-opening bids to advertise leasing the Sheriff's Residence for another 22 days, 2023-10-23 Hiring DJ Seramur (Seramur Properties) as broker to attempt to lease the Sheriff's Residence, 2024-03-12 Lease of the Sheriff's Residence (two-year lease with option for a third year), 2024-03-12 Circle R Electric, electrical upgrade at the Sheriff's Residence ($27,236.00), 2024-03-12 Kent Heating and Air, mini-split systems at the Sheriff's Residence ($28,416.00), 2024-04-02 Revision to Resolution No. 13-04 (Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission): removing the party-affiliation requirement, 2024-05-14 Purchase of two Super Z 35hp lawn mowers from Riggs ($12,800.00 each), 2024-05-14 SEH Inc. Amendment #1, Calumet Trail Reconstruction Phases 1 & 2 ($14,900.00), 2024-06-18 Appointment of Guy Kosmoski to the West Porter Township Fire Protection District Board, 2024-08-27 Health Savings Account (HSA) plan for the 2025 plan year, with quarterly HSA contributions, 2024-10-08 Placement of five picnic tables on the courthouse lawn, 2024-10-29 A&Z Engineering Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (additional design fee of $99,980.00; contract from $857,500.00 to $957,480.00), 2023-04-13 Resolution to Repeal and Revise Ordinance 20-11 (Solar Energy Systems), 2nd Reading, 2023-07-11 Proceeding with a $25 million bond (Porter County Highway Center District Garage and the Jail remodel), amounts per project to be determined later, 2023-07-24 Zoning map amendment from A1 (General Agriculture) to I2 (General Industrial), Petitioner Nelson Schoon, Project Ribeye, 2nd Reading, with written commitments, 2023-07-24 Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 Health and Safety by the Addition of Article XIII - Prohibition on the Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats or Rabbits by Pet Shops, 2nd Reading, 2023-08-21 Ordinance Establishing a Tax Management Assessment Non-Reverting Fund #1185 for hiring a third-party auditor to perform an independent reassessment for personal property, 2nd Reading, 2023-08-21 Skillman Construction Management Agreement for the Jail and Public Works/Highway Project, 2023-09-25 Ordinance Amending Ordinance #87-16 Creating a Fire Protection District in West Porter Township, 2nd Reading, 2023-11-14 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Porter, Indiana, Making Findings of Need for Certain Capital Projects and Related Matters (Bond Issuance), 2023-12-12 Zoning map amendment, Petitioner FJM, LLC: parcel near CR 100 N and CR 450 E from A1 (Agricultural) to I2 (General Industrial), with written commitments, 2nd Reading, 2024-06-25 Award of bid to Korellis Roofing ($4,054,073.00) for the Porter County Sheriff's Office & Jail Facility Roof and Exterior Improvements, 2024-07-02 Removal of Brad Zupan from the board of the West Porter Fire Protection District, 2024-07-11 Award of Bid Category #9 (electrical) to Circle R Electric, base bid plus alternates, $901,055.00, Porter County Highway Department Central Facility, 2024-08-06 Porter County Disaster Emergency Declaration (storm damage; application for federal funds), 2023-02-07 Commissioners' letter of support for the Grand Gardner Hotel project (request for favorable consideration for redevelopment tax credits), 2024-09-17 Notice of Adjustments to Net Assessed Values for Conservancy Districts (Indian Boundary, Valpo Lakes, White Oak, Twin Creeks), 2024-10-29 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Porter, Indiana, Making Findings of Need for Certain Capital Projects and Related Matters (2024 bond issue, not to exceed $25,000,000), 2024-11-19 Ordinance Revising the Porter County Board of Health Fee Structure, 2nd Reading, 2024-12-10 Resolution Establishing the Intent to Conduct a Commissioners' Sale to Sell Tax Sale Certificates for Properties that are Severely Delinquent in Payment of Property Taxes, 2023-04-24 Resolution for Com. Barb Regnitz Temporary Living Arrangements, 2023-07-11 Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners: Mandatory Rental Policy Provisions for All Porter County Government Venues, 2025-01-28 Appointment to the Porter County Board of Health (Portage Mayor recommendations): nomination of Amanda Alaniz, 2025-01-28 Appointment of Michelle Cherry to the Porter County Board of Health, 2025-01-28 Appointment of Com. Biggs as the Commissioners' appointee to the Redevelopment Commission (correction), 2025-05-13 Amendment No. 3 for design services with SEH, Bridge #150, $91,125.00, 2025-09-16 SEH Amendment No. 1, Marquette Greenway Phase 3 & 4 multi-use path, increase of $132,476.00, 2025-11-18 VideoTec Corp., integrated vehicle security device controller in the Parking Garage, $24,999.00, 2026-03-10 Short, Elliott Hendrickson Inc., Marquette Greenway Calumet Trail Reroute Phase 4, Contract Amendment No. 3, not to exceed $79,950, 2025-02-07 Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners in Support of Local Authority over Infrastructure Projects and in Opposition to House Bill 1628, 2025-03-11 Opioid Settlement Fund awards to five recipients, $125,000.00 total, 2025-03-11 Jail Phase II bid awards per Skillman recommendation (base bid and alternates 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8), 2025-06-03 Increase of the Parking Garage Fee for the City (of Valparaiso) to $30,000.00, 2025-06-03 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 96-20 to eliminate the $1.00 duplicate tax statement fee (2nd Reading), 2025-06-03 Zoning map amendment, Porter Township (Boone Grove), R1 to I1, 2nd Reading, 2025-08-05 Ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance: Personal Solar Energy Systems in unincorporated Porter County (2nd Reading), 2025-10-28 Resolution Establishing a Policy for Acceptance of Voluntary Donation of Parcels to the Board of Commissioners (as amended), 2025-12-18 Ambulance contract (five-year term), 2026-01-27 Additional appropriations, fund 4822, accounts 23630, 23620, 31200, 39500, Road Preservation and Right of Way Maintenance ($5,000,000.00 in total), 2026-03-31 Zoning map amendment, Good Oil Company, High Intensity Commercial (CH) to Medium Intensity Commercial (CM) (2nd Reading), 2026-06-23 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration, June 11, 2026 weather-related events, 2026-07-14 Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.34 of the Porter County Municipal Code regarding the inmate processing fee (1st Reading), fee set at $250.00, 2026-08-04 Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.34 of the Porter County Municipal Code regarding the inmate processing fee (2nd Reading), 2026-08-04 Ordinance Suspending Building Permit and Variance Fees for Structures Damaged by the Tornado and Severe Storm Event of June 11, 2026 (2nd Reading), 2026-08-31 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration for August 19, 2026, August 26, 2026 and September 2, 2026, 2026-09-15 Resolution in support of the 800 families affected by the lock out at BP Refinery, 2026-09-15 Local Disaster Emergency Declarations for September 16, 2026, September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026, 2026-09-15 2027/2028 District Fee Agreement between the Recycling & Waste Reduction District and the Board of Commissioners, $20.00 per improved parcel, 2026-02-17 Resolution in Opposition for House Bill 1001, 2026-02-17 Resolution in Opposition for House Bill 1333, 2026-02-17 Moser Consulting contract to provide an overview of the IT department, $28,500.00, 2026-02-17 Danielle Herald Grant Writing Services agreement for 2026, not to exceed $21,000.00 (motion to table), 2026-10-06 Resolution in support of USW 12775
- Kind: Bills sponsored2024-01-09 Resolution 24-01, Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners Opioid Grant Recommendation Committee, 2023-06-26 Opioid resolutions for the Moraine House, Three20 Recovery, Juvenile Detention Center and Portage Recovery Association, 2026-09-15 Resolution in support of the 800 families affected by the lock out at BP Refinery
- Kind: Executive actionsNone.
- Kind: Campaign money2025-10-22 campaign committee, 2025-10-22 campaign committee, 2026-06-22 campaign committee, 2025-12-31 committee financial summary, 2026-03-31 committee financial summary, 2026-04-15 committee financial summary, 2026-06-30 committee financial summary, 2026-09-30 committee financial summary, 2026-10-14 committee financial summary, 2026-06-30 committee financial summary, 2026-09-30 committee financial summary, 2025-10-17 made contribution, 2025-10-27 made contribution, 2025-10-30 made contribution, 2025-11-05 made contribution, 2025-12-16 made contribution, 2025-12-22 made contribution, 2025-12-30 made contribution, 2025-12-31 made contribution, 2026-06-29 made contribution, 2026-09-30 made contribution, 2026-01-27 made contribution, 2026-01-23 made contribution, 2026-01-23 made contribution, 2026-10-14 committee financial summary
- Kind: Financial disclosures2025-12-19 financial disclosure filed, 2026-05-09 financial disclosure filed, 2026-08-13 financial disclosure filed
- Kind: Court casesNone.
- Kind: Work and businessUndated employment, Undated employment, 2008-01-29 employment, Undated employment, 2002-01-14 employment, 2008-01-01 employment, 2010-06-07 business role, Undated employment
- Kind: Nonprofit roles2024-01-01 nonprofit role, 2025-01-01 nonprofit role, 2019-07-01 nonprofit role, 2025-07-01 nonprofit role, 2023-01-01 nonprofit role, 2025-01-01 nonprofit role, 2023-01-01 nonprofit role, 2024-01-01 nonprofit role
- Kind: Education and serviceNone.
- Nonprofit roles2024-01-01 nonprofit role, 2025-01-01 nonprofit role, 2019-07-01 nonprofit role, 2025-07-01 nonprofit role, 2023-01-01 nonprofit role, 2025-01-01 nonprofit role, 2023-01-01 nonprofit role, 2024-01-01 nonprofit role
- Votes: Yes2023-01-23 Appointment of Dr. Ron Michaels to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-01-23 Appointment of Robin Lane to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-01-23 Appointment of Jessica Jepsen to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-03-14 Receipt of appraisals to lease out space at the Sheriff's Residence, 2023-03-14 Shifting maintenance of individual department websites to the departments (Curt Ellis new role), 2023-03-14 Memorandum of Understanding with ABM Building Solutions for preliminary building assessments (lighting, HVAC, building envelope), 2023-04-11 Ordinance Creating a Non-Reverting Fund #4933 for Porter County Community Foundation/Porter County Historical Site Preservation Fund, 1st Reading, 2023-04-11 Authorizing the Facilities director to lay out requirements for moving Voters Registration and the Election Dept. to 157 Franklin, 2023-04-24 Ordinance Creating a Non-Reverting Fund #4933 for Porter County Community Foundation/Porter County Historical Site Preservation Fund, 2nd Reading, 2023-05-23 Moving Memorial Opera House staff to first floor Courthouse space, 2023-06-13 Advertising the Sheriff's Residence for lease for three years, 2023-07-11 Ordinance for a Non-Reverting Fund for Sheriff's Residence (money from RDC and lease payments), 1st Reading, 2023-07-11 Memorandum of Understanding between the Redevelopment Commission and the Commissioners (loan of up to $120,000 for 153 South Franklin), 2023-07-24 Ordinance Establishing a Non-Reverting Fund #4001 for the Deposit of Rental Income from Porter County Government owned Properties, 2nd Reading, 2023-09-25 Appointment of Dr. Osan to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-09-25 Re-opening bids to advertise leasing the Sheriff's Residence for another 22 days, 2023-10-23 Hiring DJ Seramur (Seramur Properties) as broker to attempt to lease the Sheriff's Residence, 2024-03-12 Lease of the Sheriff's Residence (two-year lease with option for a third year), 2024-03-12 Circle R Electric, electrical upgrade at the Sheriff's Residence ($27,236.00), 2024-03-12 Kent Heating and Air, mini-split systems at the Sheriff's Residence ($28,416.00), 2024-04-02 Revision to Resolution No. 13-04 (Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission): removing the party-affiliation requirement, 2024-05-14 Purchase of two Super Z 35hp lawn mowers from Riggs ($12,800.00 each), 2024-05-14 SEH Inc. Amendment #1, Calumet Trail Reconstruction Phases 1 & 2 ($14,900.00), 2024-06-18 Appointment of Guy Kosmoski to the West Porter Township Fire Protection District Board, 2024-08-27 Health Savings Account (HSA) plan for the 2025 plan year, with quarterly HSA contributions, 2024-10-08 Placement of five picnic tables on the courthouse lawn, 2024-10-29 A&Z Engineering Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (additional design fee of $99,980.00; contract from $857,500.00 to $957,480.00), 2023-04-13 Resolution to Repeal and Revise Ordinance 20-11 (Solar Energy Systems), 2nd Reading, 2023-07-11 Proceeding with a $25 million bond (Porter County Highway Center District Garage and the Jail remodel), amounts per project to be determined later, 2023-07-24 Zoning map amendment from A1 (General Agriculture) to I2 (General Industrial), Petitioner Nelson Schoon, Project Ribeye, 2nd Reading, with written commitments, 2023-07-24 Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 Health and Safety by the Addition of Article XIII - Prohibition on the Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats or Rabbits by Pet Shops, 2nd Reading, 2023-08-21 Ordinance Establishing a Tax Management Assessment Non-Reverting Fund #1185 for hiring a third-party auditor to perform an independent reassessment for personal property, 2nd Reading, 2023-08-21 Skillman Construction Management Agreement for the Jail and Public Works/Highway Project, 2023-09-25 Ordinance Amending Ordinance #87-16 Creating a Fire Protection District in West Porter Township, 2nd Reading, 2023-11-14 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Porter, Indiana, Making Findings of Need for Certain Capital Projects and Related Matters (Bond Issuance), 2023-12-12 Zoning map amendment, Petitioner FJM, LLC: parcel near CR 100 N and CR 450 E from A1 (Agricultural) to I2 (General Industrial), with written commitments, 2nd Reading, 2024-06-25 Award of bid to Korellis Roofing ($4,054,073.00) for the Porter County Sheriff's Office & Jail Facility Roof and Exterior Improvements, 2024-07-02 Removal of Brad Zupan from the board of the West Porter Fire Protection District, 2024-07-11 Award of Bid Category #9 (electrical) to Circle R Electric, base bid plus alternates, $901,055.00, Porter County Highway Department Central Facility, 2024-08-06 Porter County Disaster Emergency Declaration (storm damage; application for federal funds), 2023-02-07 Commissioners' letter of support for the Grand Gardner Hotel project (request for favorable consideration for redevelopment tax credits), 2024-09-17 Notice of Adjustments to Net Assessed Values for Conservancy Districts (Indian Boundary, Valpo Lakes, White Oak, Twin Creeks), 2024-10-29 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Porter, Indiana, Making Findings of Need for Certain Capital Projects and Related Matters (2024 bond issue, not to exceed $25,000,000), 2024-11-19 Ordinance Revising the Porter County Board of Health Fee Structure, 2nd Reading, 2024-12-10 Resolution Establishing the Intent to Conduct a Commissioners' Sale to Sell Tax Sale Certificates for Properties that are Severely Delinquent in Payment of Property Taxes, 2023-04-24 Resolution for Com. Barb Regnitz Temporary Living Arrangements, 2023-07-11 Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners: Mandatory Rental Policy Provisions for All Porter County Government Venues, 2025-01-28 Appointment to the Porter County Board of Health (Portage Mayor recommendations): nomination of Amanda Alaniz, 2025-05-13 Amendment No. 3 for design services with SEH, Bridge #150, $91,125.00, 2025-09-16 SEH Amendment No. 1, Marquette Greenway Phase 3 & 4 multi-use path, increase of $132,476.00, 2026-03-10 Short, Elliott Hendrickson Inc., Marquette Greenway Calumet Trail Reroute Phase 4, Contract Amendment No. 3, not to exceed $79,950, 2025-02-07 Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners in Support of Local Authority over Infrastructure Projects and in Opposition to House Bill 1628, 2025-03-11 Opioid Settlement Fund awards to five recipients, $125,000.00 total, 2025-03-11 Jail Phase II bid awards per Skillman recommendation (base bid and alternates 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8), 2025-06-03 Increase of the Parking Garage Fee for the City (of Valparaiso) to $30,000.00, 2025-06-03 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 96-20 to eliminate the $1.00 duplicate tax statement fee (2nd Reading), 2025-06-03 Zoning map amendment, Porter Township (Boone Grove), R1 to I1, 2nd Reading, 2025-08-05 Ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance: Personal Solar Energy Systems in unincorporated Porter County (2nd Reading), 2025-10-28 Resolution Establishing a Policy for Acceptance of Voluntary Donation of Parcels to the Board of Commissioners (as amended), 2025-12-18 Ambulance contract (five-year term), 2026-01-27 Additional appropriations, fund 4822, accounts 23630, 23620, 31200, 39500, Road Preservation and Right of Way Maintenance ($5,000,000.00 in total), 2026-03-31 Zoning map amendment, Good Oil Company, High Intensity Commercial (CH) to Medium Intensity Commercial (CM) (2nd Reading), 2026-06-23 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration, June 11, 2026 weather-related events, 2026-07-14 Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.34 of the Porter County Municipal Code regarding the inmate processing fee (1st Reading), fee set at $250.00, 2026-08-04 Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.34 of the Porter County Municipal Code regarding the inmate processing fee (2nd Reading), 2026-08-04 Ordinance Suspending Building Permit and Variance Fees for Structures Damaged by the Tornado and Severe Storm Event of June 11, 2026 (2nd Reading), 2026-08-31 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration for August 19, 2026, August 26, 2026 and September 2, 2026, 2026-09-15 Resolution in support of the 800 families affected by the lock out at BP Refinery, 2026-09-15 Local Disaster Emergency Declarations for September 16, 2026, September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026, 2026-09-15 2027/2028 District Fee Agreement between the Recycling & Waste Reduction District and the Board of Commissioners, $20.00 per improved parcel, 2026-10-06 Resolution in support of USW 12775
- Votes: No2023-01-10 Reappointment of Cathy Brown to the Convention, Recreation & Visitors Commission, 2023-03-14 Ordinance pertaining to Puppy Mills, 2023-07-24 Request by Northwest Indiana NOW to use the Courthouse grounds on July 31, 2023 for a vigil, 2023-10-10 Appointment of Dr. Kimberly Brunt to the Porter County Board of Health, 2025-01-28 Appointment of Michelle Cherry to the Porter County Board of Health, 2025-01-28 Appointment of Com. Biggs as the Commissioners' appointee to the Redevelopment Commission (correction), 2025-11-18 VideoTec Corp., integrated vehicle security device controller in the Parking Garage, $24,999.00
- Votes: ExcusedNone.
- Votes: Not voting2023-04-11 Special one-time 50% reduction in Expo Center room rental fees for Kiwanis Noon Club and joint Kiwanis Noon Club and Valpo Rotary events, 2026-02-17 Resolution in Opposition for House Bill 1001, 2026-02-17 Resolution in Opposition for House Bill 1333, 2026-02-17 Moser Consulting contract to provide an overview of the IT department, $28,500.00, 2026-02-17 Danielle Herald Grant Writing Services agreement for 2026, not to exceed $21,000.00 (motion to table)
- Votes: PresentNone.
- UndatedUndated leadership role, Undated appointed to office, Undated appointed to office, Undated employment, Undated employment, Undated employment, Undated employment
- Topic: Macroeconomics2023-07-11 Proceeding with a $25 million bond (Porter County Highway Center District Garage and the Jail remodel), amounts per project to be determined later, 2023-08-21 Ordinance Establishing a Tax Management Assessment Non-Reverting Fund #1185 for hiring a third-party auditor to perform an independent reassessment for personal property, 2nd Reading, 2023-11-14 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Porter, Indiana, Making Findings of Need for Certain Capital Projects and Related Matters (Bond Issuance), 2024-09-17 Notice of Adjustments to Net Assessed Values for Conservancy Districts (Indian Boundary, Valpo Lakes, White Oak, Twin Creeks), 2024-10-29 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Porter, Indiana, Making Findings of Need for Certain Capital Projects and Related Matters (2024 bond issue, not to exceed $25,000,000), 2024-12-10 Resolution Establishing the Intent to Conduct a Commissioners' Sale to Sell Tax Sale Certificates for Properties that are Severely Delinquent in Payment of Property Taxes, 2025-06-03 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 96-20 to eliminate the $1.00 duplicate tax statement fee (2nd Reading), 2026-01-27 Additional appropriations, fund 4822, accounts 23630, 23620, 31200, 39500, Road Preservation and Right of Way Maintenance ($5,000,000.00 in total)
- Topic: Health2024-11-19 Ordinance Revising the Porter County Board of Health Fee Structure, 2nd Reading, 2024-01-09 Resolution 24-01, Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners Opioid Grant Recommendation Committee, 2023-06-26 Opioid resolutions for the Moraine House, Three20 Recovery, Juvenile Detention Center and Portage Recovery Association, 2025-03-11 Opioid Settlement Fund awards to five recipients, $125,000.00 total, 2025-12-18 Ambulance contract (five-year term)
- Topic: Transportation2024-05-14 SEH Inc. Amendment #1, Calumet Trail Reconstruction Phases 1 & 2 ($14,900.00), 2024-10-29 A&Z Engineering Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (additional design fee of $99,980.00; contract from $857,500.00 to $957,480.00), 2024-07-11 Award of Bid Category #9 (electrical) to Circle R Electric, base bid plus alternates, $901,055.00, Porter County Highway Department Central Facility, 2025-05-13 Amendment No. 3 for design services with SEH, Bridge #150, $91,125.00, 2025-09-16 SEH Amendment No. 1, Marquette Greenway Phase 3 & 4 multi-use path, increase of $132,476.00, 2026-03-10 Short, Elliott Hendrickson Inc., Marquette Greenway Calumet Trail Reroute Phase 4, Contract Amendment No. 3, not to exceed $79,950
- Topic: Law and crime2023-08-21 Skillman Construction Management Agreement for the Jail and Public Works/Highway Project, 2024-06-25 Award of bid to Korellis Roofing ($4,054,073.00) for the Porter County Sheriff's Office & Jail Facility Roof and Exterior Improvements, 2025-03-11 Jail Phase II bid awards per Skillman recommendation (base bid and alternates 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8), 2026-07-14 Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.34 of the Porter County Municipal Code regarding the inmate processing fee (1st Reading), fee set at $250.00, 2026-08-04 Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.34 of the Porter County Municipal Code regarding the inmate processing fee (2nd Reading)
- Topic: Domestic commerce2023-03-14 Ordinance pertaining to Puppy Mills, 2023-07-24 Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 Health and Safety by the Addition of Article XIII - Prohibition on the Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats or Rabbits by Pet Shops, 2nd Reading, 2023-02-07 Commissioners' letter of support for the Grand Gardner Hotel project (request for favorable consideration for redevelopment tax credits), 2025-06-03 Zoning map amendment, Porter Township (Boone Grove), R1 to I1, 2nd Reading, 2026-03-31 Zoning map amendment, Good Oil Company, High Intensity Commercial (CH) to Medium Intensity Commercial (CM) (2nd Reading)
- Topic: Government operations2023-01-10 Reappointment of Cathy Brown to the Convention, Recreation & Visitors Commission, 2023-07-24 Request by Northwest Indiana NOW to use the Courthouse grounds on July 31, 2023 for a vigil, 2023-10-10 Appointment of Dr. Kimberly Brunt to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-04-11 Special one-time 50% reduction in Expo Center room rental fees for Kiwanis Noon Club and joint Kiwanis Noon Club and Valpo Rotary events, 2023-01-23 Appointment of Dr. Ron Michaels to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-01-23 Appointment of Robin Lane to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-01-23 Appointment of Jessica Jepsen to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-03-14 Receipt of appraisals to lease out space at the Sheriff's Residence, 2023-03-14 Shifting maintenance of individual department websites to the departments (Curt Ellis new role), 2023-03-14 Memorandum of Understanding with ABM Building Solutions for preliminary building assessments (lighting, HVAC, building envelope), 2023-04-11 Authorizing the Facilities director to lay out requirements for moving Voters Registration and the Election Dept. to 157 Franklin, 2023-05-23 Moving Memorial Opera House staff to first floor Courthouse space, 2023-06-13 Advertising the Sheriff's Residence for lease for three years, 2023-07-11 Ordinance for a Non-Reverting Fund for Sheriff's Residence (money from RDC and lease payments), 1st Reading, 2023-07-11 Memorandum of Understanding between the Redevelopment Commission and the Commissioners (loan of up to $120,000 for 153 South Franklin), 2023-07-24 Ordinance Establishing a Non-Reverting Fund #4001 for the Deposit of Rental Income from Porter County Government owned Properties, 2nd Reading, 2023-09-25 Appointment of Dr. Osan to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-09-25 Re-opening bids to advertise leasing the Sheriff's Residence for another 22 days, 2023-10-23 Hiring DJ Seramur (Seramur Properties) as broker to attempt to lease the Sheriff's Residence, 2024-03-12 Lease of the Sheriff's Residence (two-year lease with option for a third year), 2024-03-12 Circle R Electric, electrical upgrade at the Sheriff's Residence ($27,236.00), 2024-03-12 Kent Heating and Air, mini-split systems at the Sheriff's Residence ($28,416.00), 2024-04-02 Revision to Resolution No. 13-04 (Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission): removing the party-affiliation requirement, 2024-05-14 Purchase of two Super Z 35hp lawn mowers from Riggs ($12,800.00 each), 2024-06-18 Appointment of Guy Kosmoski to the West Porter Township Fire Protection District Board, 2024-08-27 Health Savings Account (HSA) plan for the 2025 plan year, with quarterly HSA contributions, 2024-10-08 Placement of five picnic tables on the courthouse lawn, 2023-09-25 Ordinance Amending Ordinance #87-16 Creating a Fire Protection District in West Porter Township, 2nd Reading, 2024-07-02 Removal of Brad Zupan from the board of the West Porter Fire Protection District, 2024-08-06 Porter County Disaster Emergency Declaration (storm damage; application for federal funds), 2023-04-24 Resolution for Com. Barb Regnitz Temporary Living Arrangements, 2023-07-11 Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners: Mandatory Rental Policy Provisions for All Porter County Government Venues, 2025-01-28 Appointment to the Porter County Board of Health (Portage Mayor recommendations): nomination of Amanda Alaniz, 2025-01-28 Appointment of Michelle Cherry to the Porter County Board of Health, 2025-01-28 Appointment of Com. Biggs as the Commissioners' appointee to the Redevelopment Commission (correction), 2025-11-18 VideoTec Corp., integrated vehicle security device controller in the Parking Garage, $24,999.00, 2025-02-07 Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners in Support of Local Authority over Infrastructure Projects and in Opposition to House Bill 1628, 2025-06-03 Increase of the Parking Garage Fee for the City (of Valparaiso) to $30,000.00, 2025-10-28 Resolution Establishing a Policy for Acceptance of Voluntary Donation of Parcels to the Board of Commissioners (as amended), 2026-06-23 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration, June 11, 2026 weather-related events, 2026-08-31 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration for August 19, 2026, August 26, 2026 and September 2, 2026, 2026-09-15 Local Disaster Emergency Declarations for September 16, 2026, September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026, 2026-02-17 Resolution in Opposition for House Bill 1001, 2026-02-17 Resolution in Opposition for House Bill 1333, 2026-02-17 Moser Consulting contract to provide an overview of the IT department, $28,500.00, 2026-02-17 Danielle Herald Grant Writing Services agreement for 2026, not to exceed $21,000.00 (motion to table), 2025-10-17 made contribution, 2025-10-27 made contribution, 2025-10-30 made contribution, 2025-11-05 made contribution, 2025-12-16 made contribution, 2025-12-22 made contribution, 2025-12-30 made contribution, 2025-12-31 made contribution, 2026-06-29 made contribution, 2026-09-30 made contribution, 2026-01-27 made contribution, 2026-01-23 made contribution, 2026-01-23 made contribution
- Topic: Other topics2026-09-15 Resolution in support of the 800 families affected by the lock out at BP Refinery, 2026-09-15 Resolution in support of the 800 families affected by the lock out at BP Refinery, 2026-10-06 Resolution in support of USW 12775, 2023-07-24 Zoning map amendment from A1 (General Agriculture) to I2 (General Industrial), Petitioner Nelson Schoon, Project Ribeye, 2nd Reading, with written commitments, 2023-12-12 Zoning map amendment, Petitioner FJM, LLC: parcel near CR 100 N and CR 450 E from A1 (Agricultural) to I2 (General Industrial), with written commitments, 2nd Reading, 2026-08-04 Ordinance Suspending Building Permit and Variance Fees for Structures Damaged by the Tornado and Severe Storm Event of June 11, 2026 (2nd Reading), 2023-04-13 Resolution to Repeal and Revise Ordinance 20-11 (Solar Energy Systems), 2nd Reading, 2025-08-05 Ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance: Personal Solar Energy Systems in unincorporated Porter County (2nd Reading), 2023-04-11 Ordinance Creating a Non-Reverting Fund #4933 for Porter County Community Foundation/Porter County Historical Site Preservation Fund, 1st Reading, 2023-04-24 Ordinance Creating a Non-Reverting Fund #4933 for Porter County Community Foundation/Porter County Historical Site Preservation Fund, 2nd Reading, 2026-09-15 2027/2028 District Fee Agreement between the Recycling & Waste Reduction District and the Board of Commissioners, $20.00 per improved parcel
- Topic: No topic recorded2026-01-14 candidate for office, 2026-05-05 elected, 2023-01-10 held office, 2023-04-24 held office, 2023-01-01 held office, 2026-10-06 held office, 2023-01-10 leadership role, 2024-01-09 leadership role, 2025-01-07 leadership role, 2026-01-06 leadership role, Undated leadership role, 2024-10-07 leadership role, Undated appointed to office, Undated appointed to office, 2025-01-01 appointed to office, 2022-05-03 elected, 2022-11-08 elected, 2024-05-07 elected, 2026-05-05 elected, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-23 appointed to office, 2023-01-23 appointed to office, 2024-01-09 appointed to office, 2025-01-07 appointed to office, 2026-01-06 appointed to office, 2026-01-06 appointed to office, 2025-10-22 campaign committee, 2025-10-22 campaign committee, 2026-06-22 campaign committee, 2025-12-31 committee financial summary, 2026-03-31 committee financial summary, 2026-04-15 committee financial summary, 2026-06-30 committee financial summary, 2026-09-30 committee financial summary, 2026-10-14 committee financial summary, 2026-06-30 committee financial summary, 2026-09-30 committee financial summary, 2025-12-19 financial disclosure filed, 2026-05-09 financial disclosure filed, 2026-08-13 financial disclosure filed, Undated employment, Undated employment, 2008-01-29 employment, Undated employment, 2002-01-14 employment, 2008-01-01 employment, 2010-06-07 business role, Undated employment, 2024-01-01 nonprofit role, 2025-01-01 nonprofit role, 2019-07-01 nonprofit role, 2025-07-01 nonprofit role, 2023-01-01 nonprofit role, 2025-01-01 nonprofit role, 2023-01-01 nonprofit role, 2024-01-01 nonprofit role, 2026-10-14 committee financial summary, 2025-01-07 appointed to office, 2025-01-07 appointed to office, 2026-01-06 appointed to office
- Dated2002-01-14 employment, 2008-01-01 employment, 2008-01-29 employment, 2010-06-07 business role, 2019-07-01 nonprofit role, 2022-05-03 elected, 2022-11-08 elected, 2023-01-01 nonprofit role, 2023-01-01 nonprofit role, 2023-01-01 held office, 2023-01-10 Reappointment of Cathy Brown to the Convention, Recreation & Visitors Commission, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-10 held office, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-10 appointed to office, 2023-01-10 leadership role, 2023-01-23 Appointment of Robin Lane to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-01-23 appointed to office, 2023-01-23 appointed to office, 2023-01-23 Appointment of Dr. Ron Michaels to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-01-23 Appointment of Jessica Jepsen to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-02-07 Commissioners' letter of support for the Grand Gardner Hotel project (request for favorable consideration for redevelopment tax credits), 2023-03-14 Memorandum of Understanding with ABM Building Solutions for preliminary building assessments (lighting, HVAC, building envelope), 2023-03-14 Shifting maintenance of individual department websites to the departments (Curt Ellis new role), 2023-03-14 Ordinance pertaining to Puppy Mills, 2023-03-14 Receipt of appraisals to lease out space at the Sheriff's Residence, 2023-04-11 Ordinance Creating a Non-Reverting Fund #4933 for Porter County Community Foundation/Porter County Historical Site Preservation Fund, 1st Reading, 2023-04-11 Special one-time 50% reduction in Expo Center room rental fees for Kiwanis Noon Club and joint Kiwanis Noon Club and Valpo Rotary events, 2023-04-11 Authorizing the Facilities director to lay out requirements for moving Voters Registration and the Election Dept. to 157 Franklin, 2023-04-13 Resolution to Repeal and Revise Ordinance 20-11 (Solar Energy Systems), 2nd Reading, 2023-04-24 Ordinance Creating a Non-Reverting Fund #4933 for Porter County Community Foundation/Porter County Historical Site Preservation Fund, 2nd Reading, 2023-04-24 Resolution for Com. Barb Regnitz Temporary Living Arrangements, 2023-04-24 held office, 2023-05-23 Moving Memorial Opera House staff to first floor Courthouse space, 2023-06-13 Advertising the Sheriff's Residence for lease for three years, 2023-06-26 Opioid resolutions for the Moraine House, Three20 Recovery, Juvenile Detention Center and Portage Recovery Association, 2023-07-11 Memorandum of Understanding between the Redevelopment Commission and the Commissioners (loan of up to $120,000 for 153 South Franklin), 2023-07-11 Ordinance for a Non-Reverting Fund for Sheriff's Residence (money from RDC and lease payments), 1st Reading, 2023-07-11 Proceeding with a $25 million bond (Porter County Highway Center District Garage and the Jail remodel), amounts per project to be determined later, 2023-07-11 Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners: Mandatory Rental Policy Provisions for All Porter County Government Venues, 2023-07-24 Zoning map amendment from A1 (General Agriculture) to I2 (General Industrial), Petitioner Nelson Schoon, Project Ribeye, 2nd Reading, with written commitments, 2023-07-24 Request by Northwest Indiana NOW to use the Courthouse grounds on July 31, 2023 for a vigil, 2023-07-24 Ordinance Establishing a Non-Reverting Fund #4001 for the Deposit of Rental Income from Porter County Government owned Properties, 2nd Reading, 2023-07-24 Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 Health and Safety by the Addition of Article XIII - Prohibition on the Retail Sale of Dogs, Cats or Rabbits by Pet Shops, 2nd Reading, 2023-08-21 Skillman Construction Management Agreement for the Jail and Public Works/Highway Project, 2023-08-21 Ordinance Establishing a Tax Management Assessment Non-Reverting Fund #1185 for hiring a third-party auditor to perform an independent reassessment for personal property, 2nd Reading, 2023-09-25 Re-opening bids to advertise leasing the Sheriff's Residence for another 22 days, 2023-09-25 Appointment of Dr. Osan to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-09-25 Ordinance Amending Ordinance #87-16 Creating a Fire Protection District in West Porter Township, 2nd Reading, 2023-10-10 Appointment of Dr. Kimberly Brunt to the Porter County Board of Health, 2023-10-23 Hiring DJ Seramur (Seramur Properties) as broker to attempt to lease the Sheriff's Residence, 2023-11-14 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Porter, Indiana, Making Findings of Need for Certain Capital Projects and Related Matters (Bond Issuance), 2023-12-12 Zoning map amendment, Petitioner FJM, LLC: parcel near CR 100 N and CR 450 E from A1 (Agricultural) to I2 (General Industrial), with written commitments, 2nd Reading, 2024-01-01 nonprofit role, 2024-01-01 nonprofit role, 2024-01-09 leadership role, 2024-01-09 appointed to office, 2024-01-09 Resolution 24-01, Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners Opioid Grant Recommendation Committee, 2024-03-12 Lease of the Sheriff's Residence (two-year lease with option for a third year), 2024-03-12 Kent Heating and Air, mini-split systems at the Sheriff's Residence ($28,416.00), 2024-03-12 Circle R Electric, electrical upgrade at the Sheriff's Residence ($27,236.00), 2024-04-02 Revision to Resolution No. 13-04 (Convention, Recreation and Visitor Commission): removing the party-affiliation requirement, 2024-05-07 elected, 2024-05-14 Purchase of two Super Z 35hp lawn mowers from Riggs ($12,800.00 each), 2024-05-14 SEH Inc. Amendment #1, Calumet Trail Reconstruction Phases 1 & 2 ($14,900.00), 2024-06-18 Appointment of Guy Kosmoski to the West Porter Township Fire Protection District Board, 2024-06-25 Award of bid to Korellis Roofing ($4,054,073.00) for the Porter County Sheriff's Office & Jail Facility Roof and Exterior Improvements, 2024-07-02 Removal of Brad Zupan from the board of the West Porter Fire Protection District, 2024-07-11 Award of Bid Category #9 (electrical) to Circle R Electric, base bid plus alternates, $901,055.00, Porter County Highway Department Central Facility, 2024-08-06 Porter County Disaster Emergency Declaration (storm damage; application for federal funds), 2024-08-27 Health Savings Account (HSA) plan for the 2025 plan year, with quarterly HSA contributions, 2024-09-17 Notice of Adjustments to Net Assessed Values for Conservancy Districts (Indian Boundary, Valpo Lakes, White Oak, Twin Creeks), 2024-10-07 leadership role, 2024-10-08 Placement of five picnic tables on the courthouse lawn, 2024-10-29 Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the County of Porter, Indiana, Making Findings of Need for Certain Capital Projects and Related Matters (2024 bond issue, not to exceed $25,000,000), 2024-10-29 A&Z Engineering Supplemental Agreement No. 1 (additional design fee of $99,980.00; contract from $857,500.00 to $957,480.00), 2024-11-19 Ordinance Revising the Porter County Board of Health Fee Structure, 2nd Reading, 2024-12-10 Resolution Establishing the Intent to Conduct a Commissioners' Sale to Sell Tax Sale Certificates for Properties that are Severely Delinquent in Payment of Property Taxes, 2025-01-01 appointed to office, 2025-01-01 nonprofit role, 2025-01-01 nonprofit role, 2025-01-07 appointed to office, 2025-01-07 appointed to office, 2025-01-07 appointed to office, 2025-01-07 leadership role, 2025-01-28 Appointment of Com. Biggs as the Commissioners' appointee to the Redevelopment Commission (correction), 2025-01-28 Appointment to the Porter County Board of Health (Portage Mayor recommendations): nomination of Amanda Alaniz, 2025-01-28 Appointment of Michelle Cherry to the Porter County Board of Health, 2025-02-07 Resolution of the Porter County Board of Commissioners in Support of Local Authority over Infrastructure Projects and in Opposition to House Bill 1628, 2025-03-11 Opioid Settlement Fund awards to five recipients, $125,000.00 total, 2025-03-11 Jail Phase II bid awards per Skillman recommendation (base bid and alternates 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8), 2025-05-13 Amendment No. 3 for design services with SEH, Bridge #150, $91,125.00, 2025-06-03 Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 96-20 to eliminate the $1.00 duplicate tax statement fee (2nd Reading), 2025-06-03 Increase of the Parking Garage Fee for the City (of Valparaiso) to $30,000.00, 2025-06-03 Zoning map amendment, Porter Township (Boone Grove), R1 to I1, 2nd Reading, 2025-07-01 nonprofit role, 2025-08-05 Ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance: Personal Solar Energy Systems in unincorporated Porter County (2nd Reading), 2025-09-16 SEH Amendment No. 1, Marquette Greenway Phase 3 & 4 multi-use path, increase of $132,476.00, 2025-10-17 made contribution, 2025-10-22 campaign committee, 2025-10-22 campaign committee, 2025-10-27 made contribution, 2025-10-28 Resolution Establishing a Policy for Acceptance of Voluntary Donation of Parcels to the Board of Commissioners (as amended), 2025-10-30 made contribution, 2025-11-05 made contribution, 2025-11-18 VideoTec Corp., integrated vehicle security device controller in the Parking Garage, $24,999.00, 2025-12-16 made contribution, 2025-12-18 Ambulance contract (five-year term), 2025-12-19 financial disclosure filed, 2025-12-22 made contribution, 2025-12-30 made contribution, 2025-12-31 made contribution, 2025-12-31 committee financial summary, 2026-01-06 appointed to office, 2026-01-06 appointed to office, 2026-01-06 appointed to office, 2026-01-06 leadership role, 2026-01-14 candidate for office, 2026-01-23 made contribution, 2026-01-23 made contribution, 2026-01-27 made contribution, 2026-01-27 Additional appropriations, fund 4822, accounts 23630, 23620, 31200, 39500, Road Preservation and Right of Way Maintenance ($5,000,000.00 in total), 2026-02-17 Resolution in Opposition for House Bill 1333, 2026-02-17 Moser Consulting contract to provide an overview of the IT department, $28,500.00, 2026-02-17 Resolution in Opposition for House Bill 1001, 2026-02-17 Danielle Herald Grant Writing Services agreement for 2026, not to exceed $21,000.00 (motion to table), 2026-03-10 Short, Elliott Hendrickson Inc., Marquette Greenway Calumet Trail Reroute Phase 4, Contract Amendment No. 3, not to exceed $79,950, 2026-03-31 Zoning map amendment, Good Oil Company, High Intensity Commercial (CH) to Medium Intensity Commercial (CM) (2nd Reading), 2026-03-31 committee financial summary, 2026-04-15 committee financial summary, 2026-05-05 elected, 2026-05-05 elected, 2026-05-09 financial disclosure filed, 2026-06-22 campaign committee, 2026-06-23 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration, June 11, 2026 weather-related events, 2026-06-29 made contribution, 2026-06-30 committee financial summary, 2026-06-30 committee financial summary, 2026-07-14 Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.34 of the Porter County Municipal Code regarding the inmate processing fee (1st Reading), fee set at $250.00, 2026-08-04 Ordinance Suspending Building Permit and Variance Fees for Structures Damaged by the Tornado and Severe Storm Event of June 11, 2026 (2nd Reading), 2026-08-04 Ordinance Amending Chapter 3.34 of the Porter County Municipal Code regarding the inmate processing fee (2nd Reading), 2026-08-13 financial disclosure filed, 2026-08-31 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration for August 19, 2026, August 26, 2026 and September 2, 2026, 2026-09-15 Resolution in support of the 800 families affected by the lock out at BP Refinery, 2026-09-15 Resolution in support of the 800 families affected by the lock out at BP Refinery, 2026-09-15 2027/2028 District Fee Agreement between the Recycling & Waste Reduction District and the Board of Commissioners, $20.00 per improved parcel, 2026-09-15 Local Disaster Emergency Declarations for September 16, 2026, September 23, 2026 and September 30, 2026, 2026-09-30 committee financial summary, 2026-09-30 committee financial summary, 2026-09-30 made contribution, 2026-10-06 Resolution in support of USW 12775, 2026-10-06 held office, 2026-10-14 committee financial summary, 2026-10-14 committee financial summary
Corrections
Pre-general report, cycle-to-date claim: reissued without a start date the cited page does not print, and with the candidate's loans described in the form's own words, 'made or guaranteed by the candidate'; superseded by c-5118050ffd8e.
Three period-report statements reworded from 'loans from the candidate' to 'loans made or guaranteed by the candidate'.
Appointment-list statement reworded from 'Storm Water (board)' to 'Storm Water'.
Appointment claim of 2025-01-07 (Storm Water Advisory): the body name in the claim's object no longer carries the collector's gloss '(board)'; superseded by c-9e00cefa76e3.
Appointment claim of 2025-01-07 (Redevelopment): the body name in the claim's object no longer carries the collector's gloss '(Commission)'; superseded by c-9b85bb441cbd.
Appointment claim of 2026-01-06 (Storm Water, with Proxy Brickner): the body name in the claim's object no longer carries the collector's gloss '(board)'; superseded by c-7c7226103daa. Its statement was already reworded in x-08301fe112.
Vote claim of 2026-10-06 (resolution in support of USW 12775): the bill name is now 'Resolution in support of USW 12775', the words of the motion; superseded by c-b1030b733fc1.
Vote claim of 2026-10-06 (resolution in support of USW 12775): the object no longer repeats the chamber as 'body' (the vote block already names it); the claim that replaced the first version is itself replaced by c-66118e18478b.
39 vote claims where the minutes print only 'motion carried': the statement now says the minutes print no count and the tally lists only the members named (or the two listed present), and the margin is removed. The claim ids and positions are unchanged.
Redevelopment appointment of 2025-01-07: the statement is cut back to what the January 7 minutes say, and the end of the post (2025-01-28) is cited to the vote that shows it, c-0fa6aa1c51bf, through post_end.
Locators made exact: the March 12, 2024 lease dissent is on PDF pages 10-11 (not page 10 alone); the 2022 general-election date is in the results folder's settings.json, not the candidate file cited.