David Hamm
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 4
- Total speaking time
- 14:35
- Avg per meeting
- 3:39
- Segments
- 241
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
E911 operations funding
Firefighter gear for one person costs over $1,000, and decontaminating or replacing contaminated equipment is very expensive.
Contractor licensing for unincorporated areas
No direct cost to taxpayers; fees are paid by license applicants.
Lake Ridge Fire funding dispute
Paying off the $469,000 loan could free about $112,000 a year in the district's budget.
Township public safety funding after SEA 1
Guarantees township shares of 2027 CAGIT distributions; the related $385,000 CAGIT transfer funds Sheriff's operations.
Hired enforcement consultants for zoning compliance
Contract costs weren't disclosed; a contract is expected to be finalized by next month's commissioner meeting.
Election Day operations and administration
RJ Anderson procurement protest
The disputed project bid was $334,850; taxpayer exposure could grow if litigation follows.
Election Day polling place changes
The county pays for postcard notification to affected voters.
Jail food and lodging funding
$370,000 reallocated within the jail housing fund.
Unsafe/dilapidated building demolition process
Unincorporated Lake County doesn't receive the grant money cities use to fund demolitions.
ADA accessibility of East Chicago early voting site
Juvenile services funding
About $271,000, mostly grant or dedicated-fund money.
Storm damage recovery and FEMA reimbursement
Debris cleanup and Fairgrounds repairs add county spending now, with hopes of FEMA reimbursement later.
Homeland security grant applications
Grant-funded; no significant county cost stated.
Flood damage reporting via 211 for federal assistance
Could unlock federal disaster reimbursement for affected residents.
2026 General Election early voting plan
Election office social media and communications plan
NIPSCO substation built without approvals
Workers' compensation enforcement for small contractors
Contractors face insurance costs if they hire help, but the rules protect homeowners from liability exposure.
Public accuracy test of voting machines
Decisions during term (4)
Recorded while Hamm was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
$103,000 fuel transfer from Public Safety CAGIT
SHERIFF: Requesting approval to renew Lexipol's Public Safety GrantFinder Subscription in the amount of $895.50. Lexipol's Public Safety GrantFinder subscription is an online grant research and notification service designed for public…
Appropriation – Public Safety CAGIT Non-Reverting Fund – 4010
Public Safety CAGIT Non-Reverting Fund transfer
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.