Jack Pupillo

"I have a bit of a fear that this might throw up a lot of red tape, to the planning department, for city engineering, from an economic development standpoint, if we start putting requirements," said council member Jack Pupillo.

Valparaiso is looking to help a developer attract more industry to the city.

Following last month's police-involved shooting, the Valparaiso City Council is voicing its support for officers.

The Valparaiso City Council is recognizing June as Pride Month. The council passed the resolution by a vote of six-to-one Monday, after some persuasion from the advisory human relations council.

A cable manufacturer is getting a tax incentive to grow its Valparaiso operations, despite concern from some city council members. Lake Cable of Indiana has purchased the former Regal Beloit building next door to its Valparaiso facility and plans to install about $3.6 million worth of new equipment to add production lines.

The Valparaiso City Council is voicing its support for gun safety.

The Valparaiso City Council has advanced a proposal to use the city's opioid settlement money on a new community recovery care coordinator. Council member Peter Anderson says the new position would remove some of the barriers for those with substance use disorder who want to get treatment.

The city of Valparaiso has banned the retail sale of dogs and cats, but the ban's impact may be limited.

Some Valparaiso officials want more police officers in schools, and they hope the school corporation will pay for them. City council member Jack Pupillo says Police Chief Andrew McIntyre and Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Jim McCall have begun discussions about adding two more school resource officers.

Valparaiso has a number of organizations to help people struggling with addiction, but access to treatment comes with a long wait time.