Hammond Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kip Andrews
Candidate for Mayor
Kip Andrews is running for mayor of Hammond in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Carlee White Gonzales, Lacy Landrum and Tracy Washington Wells.
Last day to register in person or by mail · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayKip Andrews is the District 1 member and president of the Hammond City Council.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Democrat
Where Kip Andrews stands: positions on the record
Building department investigation1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution setting the scope of a council investigation of the building department (failed 3-2; the city attorney said four votes were required, Oct. 2024).
Council voteHammond City Council minutes, Oct. 8, 2024 · Oct 8, 2024
Billboard permit pause1 sourced position
Voted yes on extending the moratorium on off-premises sign and billboard permits another 90 days (passed 3-1, Aug. 2025).
Council voteHammond City Council minutes, Aug. 12, 2025 · Aug 12, 2025
Council authority over police chief2 sourced positions
Voted yes on the ordinance proposing an election on a Home Rule Charter amendment giving the council authority to remove the police chief (passed 3-2, Jan. 2024).
Council voteHammond City Council minutes, Jan. 9, 2024 · Jan 9, 2024
Said that proposing the charter amendment is not about firing anyone and that it would go before the people to decide (as summarized in the minutes).
Own statementHammond City Council minutes, Jan. 9, 2024 · Jan 9, 2024
Homeless shelter and group living zoning1 sourced position
Voted yes on final adoption of the Unified Development Code amendment defining group living facility, group care facility and homeless shelter (approved 4-0, June 2024).
Council voteHammond City Council minutes, June 24, 2024 · Jun 24, 2024
Public works millage1 sourced position
Voted yes on the ordinance calling a special election to renew the public works millage (passed 4-1, Aug. 2025).
Council voteHammond City Council minutes, Aug. 12, 2025 · Aug 12, 2025
City budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on final adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 city budget (approved 5-0, June 2024).
Council voteHammond City Council minutes, June 24, 2024 · Jun 24, 2024
Alcohol in city parks1 sourced position
Voted yes on final adoption of the ordinance amending the code regarding alcoholic beverages in city parks (approved 5-0, Aug. 2025).
Council voteHammond City Council minutes, Aug. 12, 2025 · Aug 12, 2025
Campaign1 sourced position
His campaign announcement said it is rooted in unity, opportunity and fairness for every neighborhood.
Own statementThe Daily Star
What Kip Andrews said vs. how Kip Andrews voted
Council authority over police chief
In their words
Said that proposing the charter amendment is not about firing anyone and that it would go before the people to decide (as summarized in the minutes).
Jan 9, 2024 ·Hammond City Council minutes, Jan. 9, 2024 · Jan 9, 2024
On the record
Voted yes on the ordinance proposing an election on a Home Rule Charter amendment giving the council authority to remove the police chief (passed 3-2, Jan. 2024).
Jan 9, 2024 ·Hammond City Council minutes, Jan. 9, 2024 · Jan 9, 2024
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