Council passes weapons-use ordinance on second reading; public safety committee to meet June 11

The Gary Common Council advanced a weapons-use and discharge ordinance (CPO 2025-39) on June 3 and recorded passage on second reading with a public-safety committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 11 at 5:45 p.m.

Councilman Haliburton moved the motion for passage on second reading and requested the public-safety committee meeting and a public hearing on June 17 at 6 p.m.; the council recorded the motion and the committee date in the meeting minutes.

Why it matters: The ordinance creates regulations and penalties governing weapon use and discharge within Gary and sets procedures for enforcement and related policies. The committee hearing will provide additional opportunities for public testimony and committee-level revisions before final council action.

Next steps: The public-safety committee will meet June 11 at 5:45 p.m. to review the ordinance, and the council has scheduled a public hearing for June 17 at 6 p.m.