About the Department of Community Development

Mission Statement

The Department of Community Development is dedicated to its effort in meeting the needs of citizenry and organization throughout the city. The implementation of successful programs that enhance the community is of priority one. Housing initiatives, homeownership opportunities, and a strong network of supportive public services are the foundation on which a stronger Gary will be built.

"To build an economically viable community by supporting initiatives which foster decent housing and provide clean, safe, and stable neighborhoods for all citizens."

Community Development Staff

Arlene D. Colvin – Director
acolvin@gary.gov

Adrian Yates – Fiscal Manager
ayates@gary.gov

Patricia Allen – Fiscal Specialist
pallen@gary.gov

Wanda J. Pettigrew – Special Programs Manager<
wpettigrew@gary.gov

Johnnie Ragland – Housing Specialist/HUD Certified Counselor
jragland@gary.gov

LaTrea Reed – Housing Manager
lreed@gary.gov

Sherlene Shaifer – Housing Specialist
sshaifer@gary.gov

Evelyn Aponte – Compliance Manager
eaponte@gary.gov

Felicia Jones – Senior Compliance Specialist
fjones@gary.gov

Kimberley McClam – Compliance Specialist
kmcclam@gary.gov

Judith Samson – NSP Programs/HUD Certified Counselor
jsamson@gary.gov

Programs

• • Home Improvement Assistance
  • Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)
  • Analysis of Impediments
  • Consolidated Plan/ Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
  • Continuum of Care Network (COC Network)
  • First Time Home Buyers