Government
Local Government
Local government in Jay County has historically had a very positive relationship when working with economic development projects. Cooperation is at all levels of government (city, town and county) and amongst the various branches (administrative and legislative). Your project will get the utmost attention from local officials and will be expeditiously hanled.
Local Government – Form and Function
| Community | City or Town | Form of Government | # Police Officers | Plan Commission | Econ. Dev. Commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | City | Mayor - 7 Member City Council | 13 FT - 10 - Res. | Yes | No |
| Dunkirk | City | Mayor - 5 Member City Council | 5 FT - 3 Res. | Yes | No |
| Redkey | Town | 5 Member Town Council | 3 FT - 5 Res. | No | No |
| Bryant | Town | 3 Member Town Council | 0 | No | No |
| Pennville | Town | 3 Member Town Council | 1 Marshall - 2 Res. | Yes | No |
| Salamonia | Town | 3 Member Town Council | 0 | No | No |
Fire Defense Services
| Community | # of Full-time Fire Fighters | # of Volunteer Fire Fighters | Equipment | Insurance Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | 8 | 20 | 1 aerial 1 tanker 2 engines 1 rescue 1 grass 1 utility - mobile cascade trailer 1 fire safety trailer 1 rescue boat 1 foam trailer | ISO 5 |
| Dunkirk | 3 | 25 | 2 engines 1 tanker 1 rescue 1 grass 1st responder | ISO 6 |
| Redkey | 0 | 33 | 2 engine 1 rescue 1 tanker 1 grass | ISO 6 |
| Bryant | 0 | 29 | 2 pumpers 1 tanker 2 grass 1 utility 1st responder | ISO 7 |
| Pennville | 0 | 27 | 2 pumpers 2 tankers 1 grass 1 rescue | ISO 7 |
| Salamonia | 0 | 28 | 1 pumper 1 rescue 1 tanker 1 grass | ISO 7 |
County Government
Jay County is administered by a three-member Board of Commissioners who meet on a weekly basis. The County Commissioners develop and establish policy for the county government and proceed to administer that policy. They work very closely with the County Auditor and other county offices.
Also, Jay County has a seven-member County Council which administers the fiscal policy of the county. The county budget is subject to the Council along with other fiscal matters. In addition, Jay County has formed a Redevelopment Commission which can assist your company with your various needs.
County and city/town government work very closely together to provide the utmost of services to the citizens of the County.
Indiana State Government
State Information Center – 800.457.8283
Indiana House of Representatives – 800.382.9841
Indiana Senate – 800.382.9467
Office of the Governor – 317.232.4567
Rep. JD Prescott (represents Jay County and surrounding area) – 317.234.9447
email: h33@iga.in.gov
Senator Travis Holdman (represents Jay County and other areas) – 317.232.9400
www.s27@iga.in.gov
Federal Government
Federal Information Center – 800.688.9889
Office of Senator Mike Braun
203 E. Berry Street, Ste 702-B
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260.420.4955
www.braun.senate.gov
Office of Senator Todd Young
1300 South Harrison, Suite 3161
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260.426.3151
www.young.senate.gov
Office of Congressman Jim Banks – Indiana District 3
1200 South Harrison, Suite 3105
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
260.424.3041
www.banks.house.gov