Town Council Members
Ward Members – Elected
| Name |
Position |
Party |
Term Start |
Term Expires |
| Nicholas A. Recupito |
President, Ward 3 |
R |
01/01/2023 |
12/31/2026 |
| Robert H. Carnahan |
Member, Ward 1 |
R |
01/01/2023 |
12/31/2026 |
| Julie Rivera |
Member, Ward 2 |
R |
01/01/2023 |
12/31/2026 |
| Chuck Becker |
Member, Ward 4 |
R |
01/01/2024 |
12/31/2027 |
| Greg Parker |
Member, Ward 5 |
I |
01/01/2024 |
12/31/2027 |
At-Large Members – Elected
| Name |
Position |
Party |
Term Start |
Term Expires |
| Richard Thiel |
Vice President, At Large |
R |
01/01/2024 |
12/31/2027 |
| Mary Joan Dickson |
Member, At Large |
D |
01/01/2024 |
12/31/2027 |
Clerk-Treasurer – Elected
| Name |
Title |
Term Start |
Term Expires |
| Jennifer Sandberg, IAMCA |
Clerk-Treasurer |
01/01/2024 |
12/31/2027 |
Staff
- Benjamin Eldridge – Town Manager
- John Gruszka – Police Chief
- Tim Kubiak – Director of Operations
- Nick Mager – Fire Chief
- Mindi Ray – Parks Superintendent
- David Austgen – Town Attorney
New Business
- To review and address the purchase of real estate
Next Meeting
Next Town Council Meeting: Tuesday, May 19, 2026, to follow Utility Board Meeting at 6:30 PM
ADA Accessibility Notice
The Town of Cedar Lake is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are requested to contact the Clerk-Treasurer's office at (219) 374-7000 at least 48 hours before the meeting.