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The Media & Communications Department of the City of Gary is committed to fostering transparency and educating the public on critical programs and services. The department actively manages and supports multiple communication channels, including the city’s official website, social media, as well as the live streaming of public meetings and programming of public access television.
In serving the public, the team strives to elevate the quality and accessibility of information for all stakeholders. To this end the department shares timely news updates, acts as the primary point of contact for all news media, and leverages modern, digital communications tools to effectively inform and engage the community.
Erika Blackwell
Chief Communications Officer
General Inquiries
media@gary.gov
(219) 806-6489
The City of Gary’s public access TV provides a platform for community engagement, transparency, and education by broadcasting local government meetings, community events, and educational programming. Our mission is to ensure that all residents have access to important city information and community content.
Today, many Gary residents are using online streaming services instead of cable. To stay connected, watch Gary TV Channel on AT&T and Comcast Xfinity. You can also watch public meetings on Gary’s official Facebook and YouTube pages.
COMCAST
Gary Channels::
Channel 4: Government
Channel 21: Public
Channel 22: Education
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Gary Channels::
Channel 4: Latest Development on City Government
Channel 21: Religious/Entertainment
Channel 22: Latest on Gary Education
To submit content for programming, please ensure that your material is relevant to the Gary community, adheres to all copyright laws, and is free of offensive or inappropriate language or images.
Video footage will only be accepted in digital form and in 16:9 aspect ratio.
Footage submitted in 4:3 aspect ration or via DVD/Video Cassette will no longer be accepted.
For questions or requests, please contact media@gary.gov.
Connect With Your City
Facebook: Click here https://www.facebook.com/CityofGaryIN/
Instagram: Click here https://www.instagram.com/cityofgary_in/
Youtube: Click here https://www.youtube.com/@CityofGary_IN
Upcoming Events: Click here https://www.gary.gov/events
News and Updates: Click here https://www.gary.gov/news-and-updates
Public Notices: Click here https://www.gary.gov/public-notices
Subscribe to the Email Newsletter: Click here https://www.gary.gov/newsletter
Subscribe to Emergency Alerts: Click here https://member.everbridge.net/311715841441828/login
The City of Gary welcomes filmmakers to discover our diverse shooting locations - from our scenic Indiana Dunes and beaches to our historic buildings and urban streetscapes. We're committed to creating a film-friendly environment while ensuring both your production's success and public safety. Located just outside Chicago, Gary Indiana offers production teams cost-effective alternatives without sacrificing location variety or quality. Filming in the public right of way is exempt from permitting requirements.
Guidelines
All production companies must adhere to local ordinances governing film production within the City of Gary, and permits are required prior to production. Applications should be submitted at least fourteen (14) days before filming to avoid rush processing fees. The producer / permittee must maintain a copy of the approved permit and valid insurance certificate on-site at all times during filming. Please contact the Media & Conmunications Office for clarification on your specific production needs to ensure compliance with city regulations.
Productions We Support
Feature Films | Documentaries | Shorts | Television Series | Still Photography | Advertising / Commercials | Independent Films | Student Films | Drone Filming | Web Series | Music Videos | Travel Shows | Filming of Events / Brand Activations
Contact media@gary.gov for more information.
Erika Blackwell
Chief Communications Officer
eblackwell@gary.gov
Ronald Moore
Senior Media Producer
rmoore@gary.gov
Tammy Knox
Senior Multimedia Designer
tknox@gary.gov
Bryson Davis
Communications Specialist
bdavis@gary.gov
Alexis Allen
Public Relations Manager
alallen@gary.gov
Isaiah Henderson
Production Technician
ihenderson@gary.gov
Aaron Green
Web Developer
cogwebtech@gary.gov