The mission of the Sister Cities: Travel to China to initiate a sister city relationship between Valparaiso and a Chinese counterpart, as well as establish and advance relationships with Chinese officials, businesses, and citizens for the mutual...
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Travel to China: Day 6
Travel to China: Day 5
The mission of the Sister Cities: Travel to China to initiate a sister city relationship between Valparaiso and a Chinese counterpart, as well as establish and advance relationships with Chinese officials, businesses, and citizens for the mutual...
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Visit their Facebook page!The mission of the Sister Cities: Travel to China to initiate a sister city relationship between Valparaiso and a Chinese counterpart, as well as establish and advance relationships with Chinese officials, businesses, and...
Read MoreCALL FOR CHARITIES for the Sixth Annual Mayor’s Charity Ball
In anticipation of the Sixth Annual Mayor’s Charity Ball to be held this fall, Mayor Jon Costas and the Mayor’s Charity Ball Committee have put out a call for local non-profit organizations to submit a letter of consideration to be a recipient of...
Read MoreCensus Update for Valparaiso
2010 Census Reminders This is the last week for Valparaiso residences to return their census forms before the census enumeration operations begin on May 3rd. As of April 13th, 75% of Valparaiso residences have mailed back their census forms. The...
Read MoreChicaGo Dash Celebration
Please join ChicaGo DASH in celebrating its new fleet! Wednesday, April 7, 2010 4:00 pm in front of City Hall 166 Lincolnway, Valparaiso ChicaGo Dash is pleased to celebrate more than one year of growing support by introducing its own dedicated bus...
Read MoreMeeting Agenda – City of Valparaiso Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force
City of ValparaisoSubstance Abuse Prevention Task ForceMarch 4, 20104:00 PM I. Call to Order - Mayor Jon Costas II. Background Information - Mayor Jon Costas A. City of Valparaiso i. Strategic planning ii. Investment in...
Read MoreJohn Hardwick Wins Fuller Award
John Hardwick, Valparaiso’s Utilities Director, has been awarded the George Warren Fuller Award by the American Water Works Association (AWWA). The prestigious award is presented for distinguished service to the water supply field in commemoration...
Read MoreSubstance Abuse Task Force Introduced
Mayor Jon Costas has named Valparaiso’s Substance Abuse Task Force, united “to prevent and reduce the negative consequences of drug abuse,” according to its mission statement. The Task Force is part of the city’s Substance Abuse Prevention...
Read MoreCity of Valparaiso Won’t Use Tax Dollars for Haitian Relief
Our nation and our city are keenly aware of the suffering in Haiti. Last Thursday I held a press conference to highlight Kids Alive, International, a Valparaiso based non-profit which provides child care for children at risk in Haiti, the Dominican...
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