Richard Medina Council President City of East Chicago

Richard Medina is a second generation East Chicagoan, born and raised in East Chicago. Rich has three sons and two granddaughters. Rich is one of six children, parents are Edward & Aurora Medina. Rich attended Indiana Harbor Catholic, Washington High, and is a graduate of Calumet College with a degree in Criminal Justice. Out of High School Rich worked for Inland Steel Co, East Chicago Fire Dept, and is currently an 18-year veteran with the East Chicago Police Dept., he holds the position of Administrative Asst. Police Chief.

Rich has served the community in many ways, East Chicago Evening Lions Club, Union Benefica Mexicana, Board member of the Indiana Harbor Little League, currently serving the Lake Shore Chamber of Commerce, Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission, National Association of Hispanic Elected Officials, Indiana Association of Cities and Towns, and a member of the East Chicago Plan Commission. Rich has been politically active in East Chicago, serving as a Delegate to the Indiana Democratic Convention, Elected Precinct Committeeman, Elected Councilman at Large, and is currently serving his second term as President of the East Chicago Common Council.