Looking forward to speaking to the Allen County Dems tomorrow night in Fort Wayne at their annual Obama Dinner to discuss how Democrats can get back on top in Indiana! #INDems

To those celebrating, wishing everyone a joyful and blessed Easter Sunday!

“Education by referendum is a joke.” One of many important topics I touched on during my keynote speech at the annual Obama Dinner last week hosted by the Allen County Democratic Party. Thank you for inviting me to speak at this great event!

Supporting public safety & our first responders has always been a priority as mayor. I’m proud to cut the ribbon on a brand new Fire Station #2 in City of Hammond which will help protect our community and save lives for decades into the future. #firefighters #IAFF

Fellow Democrats — it’s time we all supported good Democratic candidates even if we don’t agree with them on everything. It’s the only way we are going to start electing Hoosiers who will fight for our future and not just talk about it!

Indiana lawmakers recently outlawed the advertising of marijuana on billboards in the state. Strip clubs, alcohol, fireworks, and gambling are still ok, though. What do you think of this new law?

Celebrating and honoring the memory of those that made the ultimate sacrifice - City of Hammond Mohawks annual Memorial Day Parade. #MemorialDay Thomas McDermott

I talked with IN State Rep. Ed DeLaney about a Bill that just passed that could allow for Indiana highways to become toll roads. Here’s what he had to say. What do you think, Hoosiers, are you for toll roads up and down our state?

Controversial Indiana Senate Bill 1 is now the law of the land. IN State Rep. Ed DeLaney and I recently talked about one of the many reasons why Hoosiers should be concerned. You guessed it — SB 1 will result in MORE taxes.

Original Sin? Would Biden have won the primary against other candidates like he said he would have?

Enjoy our nation’s Independence Day! #249 #4thofJuly Thomas McDermott enjoying his parade crew in the traditional Whiting IN parade! City of Hammond

Indiana State Rep. Mike Andrade and I discuss a recent head-scratching post from Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith about a controversial new toll road law that seemingly puts him at odds with Gov. Mike Braun, who is in favor of tolling IN freeways. What is going on downstate?

Kicking off #FOTL2025 with the festival 5k Roadie Run come out next week and enjoy all the fun at the Fest! festivalofthelakes.com City of Hammond

Things are getting pretty tense between Trump and Fed chair Jerome Powell. My recent take on the interest rate debate and how it relates to Trump’s tariffs is now being echoed by Powell himself in press conferences.

With the news that the next ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigrant detention facility will be located right here in Indiana and called the ‘Speedway Slammer’, is it time to start asking the question —no matter which side you’re on— is this the right way to handle immigration?

Congrats to Hammond Parks & Recreation Hammond Sportsplex and Community Center City of Hammond for the opening of the new #Swingers golf simulator - use the Trackman Golf app to reserve your tee time !

Almost 20% of IN child cares have closed classrooms because of state cuts to the Child Care and Development Fund. Working parents getting back into the workforce or going to college are suffering the most from this policy decision by Gov. Braun. What is going on in our state?

Left of Center Podcast S16 EP11 – What really happened with ICE yesterday in Hammond, Bad Bunny to perform at Super Bowl, NY Attorney General Leticia James indicted, and more. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…