About the City Council
City Councils in Indiana serve as the legislative branch of city government. They are responsible for passing ordinances, adopting budgets, setting local policies, and overseeing city finances. Council members are elected every four years by residents and work with the mayor to govern the community.
The Ligonier City Council consists of five members representing three Districts and two At-Large positions.
District 1: Chris Fought - Council President Pro-Tempore
- Elected to a 4-Year Term 01-01-2024 to 12-31-2027
cfought@ligonier-in.gov
District 2: Brian Hite
- Elected to a 4-Year Term 01-01-2024 to 12-31-2027
bhite@ligonier-in.gov
District 3: Doretta Wiegand
- Elected to a 4-Year Term 01-01-2024 to 12-31-2027
dwiegand@ligonier-in.gov
At-Large: Matt Kreager
- Elected to a 4-Year Term 01-01-2024 to 12-31-2027
mkreager@ligonier-in.gov
At-Large: David Cisney
- Elected to a 4-Year Term 01-01-2024 to 12-31-2027
dcisney@ligonier-in.gov
Mayor: Earle Franklin
mayor@ligonier-in.gov
Clerk-Treasurer: Barb Hawn
clerk@ligonier-in.gov
City Attorney: Laura Kaufman
lek@birchkaufman.com
Left to right: Matt Kreager, Chris Fought, Doretta Wiegand, David Cisney, Brian Hite
Meeting Schedule
The Ligonier City Council meets on the second (2nd) and fourth (4th) Monday of each month at 7:00pm at the Ligonier City Hall located at 301 S. Cavin Street (2nd Floor).
See District Map in Online Services - Documents and Forms