Mayor Elkins was Elected in November 2023 and sworn-in as Mayor of Huntingburg on January 1, 2024.

Neil Elkins


As mayor, he has emphasized preparing Huntingburg for the future. His efforts include developing improvement plans for infrastructure including, streets, sidewalks, park improvements, working with developers to provide a variety of housing options and preserving the beauty of our community. 

 The Mayor of the City is the Chief Executive of the city and is responsible for the overall operation and efficiency of city government. The mayor's elected term of office is four years with no restrictions on the number of terms which can be served. Responsibilities of the Mayor's office include:

  • Enforcing ordinances of the city and statutes of the state
  • Supervising employees; appointing, suspending, or removing departments heads, employees and most board and commissions
  • Approving or vetoing ordinances and resolutions of the legislative body
  • Fixing salaries
  • Preparing the city budget
  • Policy implementation
  • Sitting on the Board of Public Works and Safety

The Mayor of Huntingburg oversees three municipally owned utilities (electric, water & gas) and the departments of wastewater, parks, street, planning, safety, police and fire.

You can request a visit from the mayor to your event or ask for a proclamation by emailing completed forms below to kgehlhausen@huntingburg-in.gov.

To request the mayor at an event: Mayoral Event Attendance Request Form                                             

To request a proclamation: Mayoral Proclamation Request Form

If you are in need of a letter of support for a grant opportunity, you may contact the mayor directly at nelkins@huntingburg-in.gov.