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Legislative Affairs
This committee meets regularly with local government officials and community partners to discuss various issues at the city, county, and state level. Members encourage growth in our area by promoting continual improvement of our infrastructure and local business. The group educates and advocates on behalf of membership on different levels of legislation. They meet the second Friday of every other month at 7:30 a.m. in the LEAP office.
Benefits for Committee Members: Meet with local elected officials regularly as well as other non-elected officials; Help to
develop legislative priorities for LEAP; Discuss area governmental issues that affect LEAP members and local officials
Next Meeting: February 11, 2022 (Zoom)
Legislative Agenda 2021-2022
- Support initiatives to improve local housing supply and quantity
- Support improvement of living standards throughout La Porte County
- Support reduction in traffic congestion within the City of La Porte
- Develop legislation to extend Enterprise Zone Incentives and deadlines as well
as support boundary modifications through the local municipality to improve
access to programs that support economic development activities - Recruiting and developing future leaders: Develop and support the creation and
success of a vibrant young professionals network - Support initiatives that increase access and efficiency in the voting process for
all residents of La Porte County
Members
Brad Anderson
La Porte County Association of Realtors
Jack Arnett
Visit Michigan City La Porte
Mike Bohacek
State Senator
John Carr
IKORCC
Bert Cook
LEAP
Mayor Tom Dermody
City of La Porte
Ashley Dickinson
Northwest Health
Mark Francesconi
La Porte Community School Corporation
Tim Franke
Duneland Media
Kathy Henrich
General Insurance Services, Inc.
Leigh Morris
Leigh Morris, Consultant
Rich Mrozinski
La Porte County Commission
Randy Novak
La Porte County Council
Tony Oss
Larson Danielson Construction
Fonda Owens
La Porte County Public Library
Tom Powley
1st Source Bank
Jim Pressel
State Representative – District 20
Edward Volk
Newby Lewis Kaminski & Jones, LLP
Committee Chair
Kathy Henrich
Contact Us
Phone: 219-324-8584
Address: 605 Michigan Avenue
La Porte IN, 46350
