Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas announced Tuesday he would sign and approve the city council’s recently passed Ordinance No. 6 outlining responsible bidding practices, despite his public concerns and talk ...

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas said $9.4 million in funds for 2025 for city infrastructure improvements ranks as the city’s “largest-ever road resurfacing program, including collector, arterial and ...

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas preached the virtues of civility to kick off an event aimed at bringing the community together. “Civility is to local government, is like what oil is to your car engine,” ...

The Valparaiso School Board plans to follow the same procedure as the City Council in filling the vacancy created by member Jon Costas’ election as mayor. Costas hasn’t resigned from the School Board ...

Republican Jon Costas, who had four consecutive terms as Valparaiso mayor following his time on Valparaiso City Council, and Democrat Hannah Trueblood, making history as the first woman on the ballot ...

Both Democrat Hannah Trueblood and Republican Jon Costas promise accountability and better channels for communication in their campaigns for Valparaiso’s next mayor, with Costas emphasizing his ...

Jon Costas paused a few seconds to answer the question that’s been on my mind for months. “Why am I running for this office again?” he asked himself. “It’s really very simple. I just want to be useful ...

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas urged “innovation with a proactive approach” as key qualities embraced by the growth to assure success during his State of the City address earlier this month before a ...

Valparaiso Mayor Jon Costas pledged “leadership with perseverance” among his guiding plan for continued city growth and success during his state of the city address Tuesday before a gathering of more ...