Redevelopment Commission

Meetings

The Porter Redevelopment Commission meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at Porter Town Hall, 303 Franklin Street, Porter, IN 46304.

Members & Composition

The Redevelopment Commission has 5 voting members plus a non-voting member of the Duneland School Corporation board. There are no party affiliation requirements.

  • Two (2) members are appointed by the Town Council
  • Three (3) members are appointed by the Town Council president
  • One (1) Duneland School Corporation member serves in an advisory capacity only

Duties

The Redevelopment Commission assists the Town in attracting additional employment opportunities and capital investment within the Porter Redevelopment District, or TIF area. General goals are as follows:

  • To take those public actions necessary to facilitate the continued, orderly growth of the Town, thus enhancing the opportunities for economic development, private investment, redevelopment, and rehabilitation for the benefit of the Town's quality of life and its residents.
  • To promote opportunities for gainful employment of the Town's residents.
  • To retain existing businesses and to facilitate expansion of and investment in existing business enterprises in the Town.

Staff Contacts

Name Title
Karen Spanier Recording Secretary
Corinne Peffers Treasurer

Commission Members

NameAppointmentAddressPhoneTerm Expiration

Council Appointment

523 1st St

219-293-0061

12/31/2024

Council Appointment

1271 Essex Dr

708-721-8021

12/31/2024

Allison Hultman (I)

Presidential Appointment

1320 Wagner Road

847-650-3358

12/31/2024

Russ Erwin (R)

Presidential Appointment

216 Rankin Street

219-508-1146

12/31/2024

Jamie Hogan

Presidential Appointment

100 Duneland Dr

708-508-1991

12/31/2024

Beth Mehling

Duneland School Board

Advisory Member

12/31/2024