Officials

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Kevin Connelly

Councilman ward 2

Meet Kevin Connelly -
Graduate from Calumet College of St. Joseph with a B.S. in Organization Management. I am an Enterprise Operations Manager for Epiq Global, responsible for the law firm account of Sidley Austin. Member of the Paulist Chorale of Chicago and sing currently with the St. Thomas More Scholar Cantorum. Married to Katie who is a third-grade teacher at St. Thomas More in Munster, Indiana. Our daughter, Mary Rose is a local college student, and our son James is a junior at Butler University. In 2006 is when I first became involved in politics, serving as a vice precinct committeeman. In 2007, I was appointed to the Park Board by the Schererville Town Council. Beginning in 2008, I served four years on the Schererville Police Commission, three years as its chairman. I led the Police Department to its first ever CALEA Accreditation. In December of 2012 I had the privilege of winning a Republican Caucus election to serve on the Schererville Town Council replacing now State Rep. Hal Slager. Since then, I have won re-election in 2014, 2018 and 2022. I am going on my fifth year as Redevelopment Commission President. Accomplishments include:
$4 Million Equipment Replacements for Police, Fire Public Works, and Parks
Completion of the living quarters at both the Plum Creek and Burr Street Fire Stations
Capital Improvements Town wide in all parks including playground equipment
Led the completion of phases 2 and 3 of the Pennsy Trail
Led the Police Department to first ever National CALEA Accreditation
Added 2 Firefighter / Paramedic Positions
Led downtown redevelopment, currently reviewing bids for completion.

Caleb S. Johnson

Councilman ward 5

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Meet Caleb Johnson
Purdue Graduate 2000; Valparaiso School of Law Graduate 2002; Father of 5, husband to Leah Johnson, local business owner, active member in the community with the Schererville Lions Club, Schererville Chamber of Commerce, Lake Central Education Foundation, and Schererville Baseball and Soccer for many years as a coach.
Practicing lawyer in Merrillville 2002-2015; Schererville 2015 to current primarily focusing on Personal Injury and Civil Rights litigation defense on behalf of individuals and Lake County.
I ran for Town Council because I have always wanted to do the best for my family, friends, and community. My years on the council have taught me to continue doing what is right without compromising for political gain. I am a staunch conservative, God fearing, America loving individual who believes in your right to individuality and protection from the fear of excessive government intrusion into your day-to-day life. The American dream is real, and you should have the opportunity to succeed in our Town.
I will fight for a regional solution to traffic congestion. Planning for town infrastructure investment before they fail and a controlled and careful downtown revitalization. I will continue to work earnestly for bike path connectivity to subdivisions and neighboring communities and improved park facilities and programs. I have the knowledge, energy, and plan to address each of these and many more items on my agenda as a Town Councilman.
Continued commercial investment in our community is key to continued growth and prosperity. Ensuring proper maintenance and revitalization of existing structures and property are an essential role of town governance.
There is still so much to do, and I am the person who will cause positive change, instead of maintaining the status quo. I will continue to fight for this community.