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Governance
The elected three member Board of Commissioners serves as the legislative and executive branch of county government. Generally, their roles and responsibilities apply only to the unincorporated areas of the county outside the municipal boundaries of our cities & towns. The elected seven member County Council serves as the fiscal branch of county government and has the ultimate decision making power regarding fiscal affairs.

Infrastructure
County government is responsible for maintaining 132 bridges throughout Porter County as well as 815 miles of roads and storm water management in unincorporated areas outside the municipal boundaries of our cities and towns.

Quality Of Life
County government provides a wide range of programs and services to maintain and improve quality of life including the Memorial Opera House, Expo Center, Museum, Dunes Tourism, Parks & Recreation, Animal Shelter, Veterans Services, Public Libraries, Airport, Soil Conservation, Recycling& Waste Reduction and Health Department

10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, July 18 – July 21

By: Damon Modglin Last Updated: July 15, 2024

10 Fun Things To Do in Northern Indiana this weekend, July 18 – July 21 Northern Indiana is getting in tune with its musical side this weekend with world-class entertainment right in your backyard. Festival of the Lakes is bringing headliners like DaBaby and Marshmello to the stage, while the Porter County Fair has a...

Porter County Regional Airport celebrates 75th anniversary

By: Contributor, Jennifer Arzola Last Updated: July 11, 2024

Location and purpose matter. That has been especially important in the long-standing history of the Porter County Regional Airport. Founded in 1949 and operated by the Porter County Government, the airport was established as a general aviation...

By: Jennifer Arzola Last Updated: July 9, 2024

Porter County’s Expo Center is ready for the 2024 fair and beyond With exhilarating carnival games, the sweetest candy to make the taste buds sparkle, and concerts that have people jamming long past sunset, the summer in Northwest Indiana would not be complete without the Porter County Fair. Running from July 18...

By: Garrett Spoor Last Updated: June 17, 2024

The Valparaiso community was treated with a health and wellness fair presented by the Porter County Health Department on Friday, June 14. Several vendors filled up Central Park Plaza to help educate everyone in attendance. Dr. Maria Stamp, Porter...

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10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, June 13 – June 16

By: Damon Modglin Last Updated: June 10, 2024

10 Fun Things To Do in Northwest Indiana this weekend, June 13 – June 16 Looking to take Dad out on the town this weekend? Northwest Indiana has tons of activities lined up for the whole family! Spend some time together as a family learning, loving, and just having fun this Father’s Day weekend. Take a look at our list...

Porter County Government proactively renovates, manages, and maintains over 20 facilities and locations

By: Jennifer Arzola Last Updated: May 21, 2024

Porter County Government proactively renovates, manages, and maintains over 20 facilities and locations Ensuring that Porter County residents have access to all they need is a daily goal for Joseph Wiszowaty. As Director of Facilities for Porter County, Wiszowaty leads a dedicated team that works year-round across 26 locations and 16 buildings. ...