Mayor Brian Snedecor celebrated victory in the primary election May 7, 2019 and in an interview with The Times noted numerous projects he intends on exploring during his next term in office. Among the many projects Snedecor noted are plans to explore turning Hillman Park into a sports complex to draw economic activity to the [...]
The Hobart City Council denied a use variance sought for a proposed ATV track, rage room and escape room business and determined it isn't a fit for property on the northwest side in the city's 5th District. City Councilman John Brezik representing the 5th District said the project would have disrupted wildlife and hurt property [...]
The City of Hobart and the Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Committee (NIRPC) have initiated a planning process to create a set of zoning standards to guide the use and design of sites within local conservation areas. The first public open house will take place in the Council Chambers at City Hall, Wednesday, April 10 from [...]
Hobart City Councilman John Brezik of the 5th District was named to leadership positions and other roles on committees and commissions as the City Council conducted the Council's organizational business during the first meeting of the new year taking place Jan. 2, 2019. During the meeting there was a motion by Mr. Vinzant that was [...]
It will truly be a "Christmas to Remember" for approximately 550 of the most needy children served by the Boys and Girls Club throughout Northwest Indiana. In additional to serving the the City of Hobart's 5th District as Councilman, John Brezik is also active in organizations that enhance the quality of life for everyone in [...]
Work started on a $4 million initiative to eliminate a city lift station at 701 N. Wisconsin St. in the city's 5th District. The project increases sewer capacity in that area and the added capacity brings opportunities for growth in the city. Removing the lift station and connecting to the city's existing gravity system will [...]
In additional to serving the the City of Hobart's 5th District as Councilman, John Brezik is also active in organizations that enhance the quality of life for everyone in the region, including those at the Lake County Animal Shelter. As President of Police Organization FOPA 125, John Brezik joined volunteers from around the area to [...]
John Brezik was among the City Council members in Hobart who recently adopted a resolution asking the Indiana General Assembly to change its method of creating boundaries for legislative districts. The resolution states a conflict of interest exists in the current redistricting process “as state legislators are effectively choosing their own constituents.” It recommends creating [...]
City Councilman John Brezik of the 5th District was among the leaders moving the city forward during a joint study session between the City Council, Stormwater/Sanitary Board, Board of Public Works and Safety and Redevelopment Commission. During the join study session projects were outlined to control waste and storm water and flooding, satisfy a state [...]
The mitigation work taking place in the Hobart Marsh area on the City's west side in the 5th District is 26 years in the making and will take 5 years to complete. A Hobart Marsh Master Plan was created with community input as part of the mitigation effort. A vision for the future includes waterways [...]
