Robert Cotton

City Councilman

2nd District

My reelection to once again serve our city as your 2nd District representative was no small task! It is with respect and humility that I graciously accept all of the support and guidance we've received from constituents, family and friends, and I am anxious to get back to work with this new city council.

Endorsements

“We are happy to inform you that Local Dunes Shore PACE has decided to support your candidacy for Valparaiso City Council, 2nd District.”

Local Dunes Shore PACE

“I am writing to express the gratitude of the contractors of Northwest Indiana for your invaluable leadership in the passage of two important measures by the Valparaiso City Council - the Responsible Bidder Ordinance in 2016 and the Anti-Payroll Fraud Ordinance in 2019.

As a result of your leadership and hard work on the passage of these measures the City of Valparaiso is in the forefront of protecting the workplace safety and economic security of construction workers and their contractor employers. 

Please, accept our endorsement for your campaign for re-election to a new four year term on the Valparaiso City Council.”

Construction Advancement Foundation

“I would like this letter to serve as IBEW Local 531 officially endorsing you in your bid for reelection as Valparaiso City Council District 2.  Again thank you for your time and look forward to working with you in the future.”

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 531

“On July 18, 2019, at our Local Union meeting, a motion was made, seconded, and unanimously approved by the membership of Local union 1485 to endorse you (Robert Cotton) for City Council of the great city of Valparaiso, IN.

Our decision was based on your firm support for union labor and working families.  We believe you have the drive, leadership, and dedication to making Valparaiso a great place to live, work, and do business in. Your commitment to excellence is something we share as skilled tradesmen. We look forward to working with you building a higher quality of life in our community.”

Indiana/Kentucky Regional Council of Carpenters Local Union 1485

“On behalf of the 23,000 members of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150 and President-Business Manager James M. Sweeney, please accept this as a formal endorsement of your 2019 campaign for election to the office of Councilman District 2.

This endorsement is based on your commitment to ensure quality of life for the residents in your community with the many vital government services that residents rely on. In addition, you understand that addressing overall infrastructure needs in the City adds to the quality of life and exposes economic well being of the community.

Finally, your understanding that workforce development in the construction industry through the Department of Labor approved apprenticeship program is crucial to accomplishing that goal and ensuring that public works projects are performed by reputable contractors who provide quality product and increasing the safety of workers and the general public.”

International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150

“On behalf of the Northwestern Indiana Building and Construction Trades Council, we are pleased to announce our endorsement for you campaign for Valparaiso City Councilman, District 2. Our decision was based on your firm support for union labor and working families.”

Northwest Indiana Building and Construction Trades Council

“Congratulations! Your candidacy has been OFFICIALLY ENDORSED by the Northern Indiana Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO.

Our Committee On Political Education (C.O.P.E.) Steering Committee has determined that your positions on working family issues best embody the core beliefs of our organization.

We wish you the best of luck in the future as we work together to continue the fight for political, social and economic justice.”

Northern Indiana Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO

“We thank you for your tireless dedication and service and look forward to our continued partnership in building a better community.”

International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 4 of Indiana & Kentucky

Listen: WVLP Show, December 13, 2021

WVLP is Valparaiso's public radio station whose programming covers a wide range of community oriented topics.

The interview covered general government related activities, and aired on the 'Conversations' at Noon' program co-hosted by Larry Baas and Paul Schreiner.

VIDEO ABOVE IS NOT FROM MOST RECENT ELECTION. 2019 ELECTION DAY IS NOVEMBER 5TH

Contact Robert Cotton:

[email protected]

+1 (219) 916-8401