Valparaiso City Council members are (left to right), row 1: Diana Reed, Ellen Kapitan, Emilie Hunt; row 2: Robert Cotton, Barbara Domer, Peter Anderson, Jack Pupillo.
The Valparaiso City Council has announced its leadership positions and liaison appointments for the new year, naming Ellen Kapitan as City Council President and Emilie Hunt as City Council Vice President for 2025. "It's an honor and a privilege to serve in this role, and I appreciate the support. I look forward to 2025," Kapitan.
In addition to Kapitan and Hunt, who serve as at-large members of the City Council, the following members represent the city’s five districts:
- District 1: Diana Reed
- District 2: Robert Cotton
- District 3: Barbara Domer
- District 4: Jack Pupillo
- District 5: Peter Anderson
In addition to their roles representing constituents, Valparaiso City Council members also serve as liaisons to City of Valparaiso boards and commissions, with the following appointments for 2025:
- Plan Commission - Councilwoman Kapitan
- Redevelopment Commission - Councilwoman Domer and Councilwoman Reed
- Traffic and Safety - Councilwoman Kapitan
- Environmental Advisory Board - Councilwoman Kapitan
- Board of Works - Councilwoman Domer
- Code Enforcement - Councilman Cotton
- Investigation and Reconciliation - Councilman Cotton
- School Board - Councilwoman Hunt
- Parks - Councilwoman Reed
- Utilities - Councilman Anderson
- Fire Territory - Councilman Cotton (finishing Reed’s term)
- Public Safety - Councilman Pupillo
To learn more about the Valparaiso City Council, including contact information for each member of the council, visit the City Council page at valpo.us.
