Mayor Gina Leichty: Leading Goshen Forward

Goshen’s 33rd Mayor and First Woman in Office

Goshen Mayor Gina Leichty serves as the city’s 33rd chief executive officer and first woman to hold the position in a history dating back to 1831. As mayor, she oversees city operations, appoints department heads and guides policy decisions that impact residents and businesses.

Indiana operates under a “strong mayor” system, giving the mayor direct responsibility for city business affairs. She presides over Common Council meetings and the Board of Public Works and Safety and Stormwater Board, ensuring Goshen’s government functions efficiently and effectively.

A Leader with a Vision for Goshen

Before becoming mayor, Leichty built a successful career in executive leadership, entrepreneurship, and community development. She worked with businesses, municipalities, and schools to create innovative strategies for growth.

Raising millions for community and economic development projects, Leichty launched and led nonprofit programs while expanding resources for individuals and families with disabilities. She is recognized for founding Goshen’s First Fridays, a popular event series that revitalized the downtown area and has been emulated regionally for the past two decades.

Building Bridges and Strengthening Community

Prioritizing community collaboration, Goshen Mayor Gina Leichty brings people together to solve problems and create lasting solutions. Her background in business and development helps foster partnerships across the public and private sectors.

She believes in addressing Goshen’s challenges – from infrastructure improvements to economic growth – through community collaboration, ensuring the city remains a welcoming and vibrant place to live and work.

Pragmatic Leadership and Fiscal Responsibility

A lifelong Midwesterner, Mayor Leichty values hard work, responsible spending, and long-term planning. She is committed to smart investments that strengthen the city’s future while maintaining financial stability.

Her leadership focuses on making Goshen more resilient, sustainable, and prepared for the challenges ahead.

Key Priorities for Goshen

Mayor Leichty’s vision for Goshen includes:

• Sustainable economic growth
• Improved physical and digital infrastructure
• Integrated public safety initiatives
• Multi-generational housing and quality-of-life programs
• Efficient, customer-focused city services
• Disaster preparedness and emergency planning

She is dedicated to making Goshen a city residents are proud to call home.

The Mayor’s Role and Responsibilities

In Goshen, the mayor serves a four-year term with no term limits. The position requires residency within city limits for at least one year before the election.

As the city’s top official, the mayor enforces local ordinances, ensures compliance with state laws, signs all city contracts, and approves or vetoes legislation.

Mayor Leichty is committed to leading Goshen with integrity, innovation, and a deep respect for its people and history.