How We Serve
The Port Authority Commission consists of up to seven members, appointed to four-year terms by the Mayor, with advice and consent of the City Council. A salary of $350 is paid to the President of the Commission and a salary of $300 monthly is paid to all other members for sitting on this board.
Meetings: 5:00 PM on the first and third Monday of each month at the Port Authority office. Board meetings are televised for the viewing of the public.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Port Authority Commission is vested with all the powers, duties, and jurisdiction conferred by state law; and is responsible for the safety and wellbeing of the boating community in the City of Michigan City.
Current Members
| Name | Expiration | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Manner | 5/15/2029 | |
| Kim Sliwa | 5/31/2028 | |
| John Haynes | 4/12/2026 | |
| Dan Messina | 3/14/2029 | |
| Socrates Gray | 3/31/2028 | |
| Chris Cipares | 3/31/2028 | |
| Samuel Ferguson | 3/31/2028 | |
| Tim Glidden | 12/31/2025 | Park Board Liason |
| Greg Coulter | Council Liason | |
| Joseph Zaknoen | Commission Attorney |
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