How We Serve

The Commission for Women consists of up to nine members.

Appointments
• Three members are appointed by the Mayor for a fixed term of four years; one appointment is initially for only two years, renewable for four more years upon reappointment by the mayor; one appointment is a representative of a non-profit or not-for-profit health-care agency, and one appointment is a representative from education;

• Two members are appointed by the common council for a fixed term of four years; one appointment is initially for only two years, renewable for four more years upon reappointment by the common council; one appointment is a representative of a non-profit organization dealing with women’s issues;

• One member is appointed by the Michigan City Chapter of the NAACP for a term of four years;

• One member is appointed by the LaPorte County Minority Health Coalition for a term of four years;

• One member is appointed by the LaPorte County League of Women Voters, for a term of four years, with the initial appointment for two years; and

• One member is appointed by the other eight members for a fixed term of four years.

No salary is paid to appointees for sitting on this board.

Meetings: The commission shall meet on a minimum quarterly basis and is subject to notice of such meetings pursuant to the Open Door Law of the State of Indiana. Meetings will be at 5:30 PM on the third Thursday of the month at the NECA/IBEW Community Center – the old Central School Building. 301 East 8th Street Suite 104. Michigan City, Indiana 46360.

Current Members

Name Expiration Appointment
Sarah Jones 12/22/2025 Mayor Appointment, Education
Jackqueline Jones 1/1/2028 Mayor Appointment, Non-Profit
Nila Williams 12/31/2027 Mayor Appointment, Not-for-Profit Healthcare
Vacant 12/31/2028 Minority Health Coalition
Quina Edwards 1/19/2028 MC NAACP Appointment, Open designation
Linda Conley 2/3/2026 City Council, Non-Profit Women’s Issues
Angela Carter 12/21/2027 Council Appointment
Kisha Ward 12/21/2028 Commission for Women Appointment
Kisha Ward 5/8/2025 League of Women Voters
Daisy Lee Council Liaison

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