Remarks by Janet Venecz
96 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 4 of 4
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“Yes, Councilman. Hey, Mayor. Hey, Councilman.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“And as I'm listening to all of the conversation, it reminds me of when I was a young child and transistor radios came out. And we thought that was the greatest thing that you could walk around with, a radio in your hand. But, you know, something like that would have been very helpful at a time like this. I did want to mention all of the people who made food donations and prepared the food and volunteered to pass out the food. When things get bad, the worst comes out in people a lot of times. And this certainly was an instance where the heart of Hammond came out. And people were concerned…”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Hopefully, we all get to just- Let me knock on wood. No kidding.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Motion by Councilman Salinas, second by Councilman Emerson to approve the minutes of August 10th. Any discussion? Any discussion? Any discussion? All those in favor?”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Opposed? Aye. Motion carries. Eight in chambers, one on Zoom. Moving on to approval of claims.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Motion by Councilman Rako, second by Councilman Werpel to approve the claims. Any discussion? Any discussion? Any discussion? Carmen, roll call vote, please.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Yes. Motion carries. Aiden Chambers, one on Zoom. Moving on to public hearings, there are none. Communications. Anyone have any communications? Anyone have any communications? Anyone have any communications? Communications is now closed. Committee reports. Economic development.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Planned Commission, Councilman Spitalio.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you, Councilman. Councilman Morpel, Finance.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“with the schools to find out exactly what's going on if we're able to gain access to the schools for our crime watch meetings. So my recommendation, thank you, Officer Ray. My recommendation would be for anyone to check out Facebook. I'll be in touch with the Hammond Police Department if we are in fact going to have crime watch meetings, but I will give you tentative dates. Hammond Pullman Crime Watch, the East Hammond Crime Watch, August 18th. Edison Community Watch were tentatively scheduled for September 2nd. pending approval from the school. Harrison Park Crime Watch will meet September…”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Motion by Councilman Rakos, second by Councilman Warpel. Any discussion?”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“A motion by Councilman Rakos. Is there a second? Second. Second by Councilman Kalwinski. Any discussion on the amendment? Any discussion on the amendment? Carmen, roll call vote, please, on the amendment.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Yes, motion carries, nine in favor, zero opposed. And in chambers, one on Zoom. Now for approval of the resolution. Any discussion on that? Any discussion? Any discussion? Carmen will call, though. Sorry. Please on the resolution.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Anyone else? If anyone is interested, after we pass this, we can add all of us. Carmen, roll call vote, please.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Yes. Motion carries, nine in favor, zero opposed, eight in chambers, one via Zoom. Does anyone else want to be added to this? I personally would like to. Okay. Carmen, if you would add all of us.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you. Yes. All righty. Moving on to new and unfinished business.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you. Any other new and unfinished business? Any other new and unfinished business? Any other new and unfinished business? New and unfinished business is now closed. Special zoning action adopted under Indiana Code 36-7, there is nothing. Public expression. Hi, Lori. You're first up.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you for that acknowledgement. Thank you, Lori. Moving on to Paul Aguilera.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Thank you, have a good evening. Next is Anthony Higgs. I trust your phone is off? Yes we are.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Would that perhaps be George? He wasn't able to connect last time.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
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“Public expression is now closed. Motion to adjourn? Second. Any discussion? Any discussion? Any discussion? All those in favor?”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026