
	Hammond&rsquo;s stability is directly tied to its livability.&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition to economic factors, people are always searching for the intangible but important &ldquo;quality of life&rdquo; aspect of a community when choosing a place to call home.&nbsp;&nbsp; Since I&rsquo;ve been Mayor, Hammond&rsquo;s quality of life has improved, and will continue to improve.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Hammond is blessed to be located on Lake Michigan, but until fairly recently, that view was primarily an industrial view.&nbsp; Only recently have family friendly and ecologically appropriate improvements have been made to Hammond&rsquo;s lakefront property with an aim towards preservation as well as enjoyment.&nbsp; The brand new pavilion on Wolf Lake not only beautifies the shores, but provides entertainment and cultural opportunities for Hammond&rsquo;s families year round.
	
	The City of Hammond also supports educational opportunities and choices with a state of the art Charter School as well as the College Bound program which insures that Hammond&rsquo;s best minds have a chance to succeed regardless of family income.&nbsp; Hammond, under my administration also continues to encourage and promote economic development.&nbsp; Hammond encourages existing business to put their best face forward by way of the fa&ccedil;ade rebate program and continues to work to beautify the gateways leading into our beautiful City.
