Thomas M. McDermott, Jr.

Mayor, City Council · 15 remarks on the record · Last spoke Aug 24, 2026

Hear McDermott say it

From 15 remarks on the record: the newest that say more than procedure, each playing at its second in the meeting.

Play at 10:05
“We brought it up. It seemed like when we were two, three days in the storm, you'd ask NIPSCO, when is Hammond going to be back on?”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
Play at 13:46
“That happened sort of, I don't know. I went to the first community meeting and I was just taking notes.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
Play at 15:50
“This is the more mature mayor that's been here for a while. It's important for your mayor to have a relationship with NIPSCO for a number of reasons.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
Play at 17:52
“That's just a great I didn't have internet for my house for the first few days and I had to come to City Hall to get stuff done Yeah, I was City Hall. Thankfully was unaffected.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
Play at 18:49
“We need to look at some type of ordinance about trees and power lines. I think it's something we need to talk about.”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026
Play at 19:34
“I agree. I got the legal department looking at other ordinances to see what kind of options are out there, okay?”
City Council · Aug 24, 2026

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Sources: gohammond.com · records through Aug 24, 2026