On April 17, 2025, Valparaiso hosted its first-ever Community Conference. The sold-out event brought together over 150 residents, leaders, and organizations, united by a shared sense of commitment and care for our city.
Mayor Jon Costas kicked off the day with a keynote presentation on civility. Civility - The Pathway to Progress in Local Government is a 25-minute presentation outlining the definition of civility, trends that have contributed to a decrease in civility, core values that shape civility and practical opportunities to build civility in our community.