Mayor Chuck Oberlie is currently serving his second term as Mayor of Michigan City.  In the nearly five years that Mayor Oberlie has been in office, he has focused his efforts on improving education for local youth; bringing good-paying jobs to Michigan City; and improving the quality of life for all Michigan City residents.

As a partner with the Michigan City school system, Mayor Oberlie has supported the nationally-recognized Michigan City Safe Harbor Afterschool Program that provides supervised instruction and activities for school kids from 3-6p.m. every school day; and Mayor Oberlie’s leadership and funding support helped create the successful Early Learning Center for 3-5 year olds.

Utilizing his experience of nearly 40 years in public service as City Planner, City Controller, Chamber of Commerce President and past President of the Northwest Indiana Forum, Mayor Oberlie provided the leadership and guidance to achieve the development and approval of Michigan City’s Trail Creek Re-Use Plan, which provides a world-class vision for the renaissance of Michigan City’s North End.

With his broad range of experience and abilities, Mayor Oberlie is a contributing member in many Public Service Organizations and Professional Associations.  In addition, Mayor Oberlie continues to volunteer his personal time to advancing many worthwhile local causes and organizations.

Public Service & Professional Affiliations

• Mayor of Michigan City, Indiana
• Member, Michigan City Economic Development Corporation
• Member, LaPorte County Solid Waste Board
• Member, Lake Michigan Marina Development  Comm.
• Member, Indiana Association of Cities & Towns
• Member, Northern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
• Member, Michigan City Board of Public Works & Safety
• Ex-Officio Member, Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce
• Member, U.S. Conference of Mayors
• Member, Northern Indiana Mayor’s Roundtable

Volunteer Service

• The American Cancer Society
• Michiana Resources
• Michigan City Exchange Club
• St. Mary’s Church