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4th of July Safety Tips
Saturday, June 29, 2024
As the 4th of July holiday approaches, it is important that Goshen residents be aware of fireworks regulations. A local city ordinance was adopted in 2007 at the urging of residents concerned about neighborhood safety and noise. Regulation is controlled by parameters imposed in state legislation. Fireworks... more
NOTIFICATION OF NORFOLK SOUTHERN TRACK CLOSURES
Friday, June 28, 2024
The engineering department received notice that Norfolk Southern is planning to close the following crossings between approximately July 8 and July 31, 2024, for installation of new rails. Each crossing is expected to be closed to traffic over one to four days. Engineering staff have been in communication... more
June brush pickup begins next week
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
The monthly brush pickup will begin on the week of June 24, 2024. During scheduled brush collections, the Street Department will make only one pass through the city to pick up brush. Please have your brush by the front curb, but not in the street, by that first day in the morning at 7 a.m. Brush... more
Upcoming Events All »
Park Board Meeting
Monday, July 1, 2024, 4:00pm
Public may join in person or virtually by following this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89736482570
Fourth of July -- City Offices Closed
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Board of Works
Thursday, July 4, 2024, 4:00pm
To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269
Elected Officials
The City of Goshen is governed by the Mayor and seven voting Common Council members. Five of the Councilors are elected to represent a voting district. Two councilors are elected to represent the city at-large.
Youth Advisor to the Common Council
The Council also has a Youth Advisor, a student elected annually by peers at Goshen High School. The Youth Advisor participates fully in Council proceedings, including voting, although the vote is not counted toward the legal outcome.
The Mayor, the Judge, the Clerk-Treasurer, and the Common Council Members each serve a four-year term that expires on December 31.
City Council Members
MAYOR OF GOSHEN
Gina Leichty (Democrat)
202 S. 5th St.
Goshen, Indiana 46528
574-533-9322
Fax: 574-533-3074
mayor@goshencity.com
CITY CLERK-TREASURER
Richard R. Aguirre (Democrat)
202 South 5th Street
Goshen, IN 46528
574-533-8625
Fax: 574-533-9740
richardaguirre@goshencity.com
CITY COURT JUDGE
Honorable Richard Mehl (Republican)
111 East Jefferson Street
Goshen, IN 46528
574-533-9365
Fax: 574-533-3235
citycourt@goshencity.com
YOUTH ADVISER
Jessica Velazquez Valdes
Non-voting member
Goshen High School
COUNCIL AT LARGE
Brett Weddell (Republican)
916 Larimer Dr.
Goshen, IN 46526
574-533-2606
brettweddell@goshencity.com
COUNCIL AT LARGE
Linda Gerber (Democrat)
2510 S Main St.
Goshen, IN 46526
574-238-9461
lindagerber@goshencity.com
DISTRICT 1 Ordinance 4719 - Council District 1
DISTRICT 2 Ordinance 4719 - Council District 2
Doug Nisley (Republican)
1929 W. Lincoln Ave.
Goshen, IN 46526
574-596-7454
dougnisley@goshencity.com
DISTRICT 3 Ordinance 4719 - Council District 3
Matt Schrock (Republican)
1212 E. Lincoln Ave.
Goshen, IN 46528
574-533-3450
mattschrock@goshencity.com
DISTRICT 4 Ordinance 4719 - Council District 4
Megan Peel (Democrat)
204 S. 6th St.
Goshen, IN 46528
574-238-0253
meganpeel@goshencity.com
DISTRICT 5 Ordinance 4719 - Council District 5
Phil Lederach (Democrat)
504 Carter Rd.
Goshen, IN 46526
574-538-9023
phillederach@goshencity.com