Hammond council, mayor oppose convention center proposals

Hammond council, mayor oppose convention center proposals

The Hammond Common Council approved a resolution Monday opposing a Lake County convention center at proposed sites in Gary and in Hobart.

City of Hammond Opposes Lake County Convention Center Proposal For Gary - Region News Source

The City of Hammond Common Council has approved a resolution formally opposing the selection of a location for a proposed Lake County Convention Center at this time. The resolution, sponsored by Councilman Scott Rakos of the 6th District and backed by Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott, Jr., outlines the City’s concerns regarding the financial, economic, and competitive impacts a new convention center would have on Hammond and Lake County. The resol…