The Data Center Advisory Council (DCAC) in Michigan City

Being a good neighbor in Michigan City starts with listening. We created the Data Center Advisory Council (DCAC) to give local leaders an active voice in how we invest in the community, keeping our work transparent, accountable, and focused on our neighbors’ needs as our presence in Michigan City grows.

Why we created the DCAC

Our long-term success in Michigan City depends on the trust and support of the people who live here. The DCAC gives us an open, structured way to stay connected to the community, listen to concerns early, and make sure our investments reflect what residents need and want to see.

Through the council, we aim to:

• Provide open and clear communications so the community always has visibility into what we are doing and why.
• Build a real feedback loop, ensuring residents’ priorities directly guide where and how we invest locally.
• Deepen our collaboration with local advocates, working together to track and measure the real impact of our programs in Michigan City.
  

Who serves on the council

The DCAC brings together trusted local residents from outside county government, including civic leaders, nonprofit directors, educators, faith leaders, environmental stewards, and local business owners. Together they reflect the diversity of our community and understand what matters most in Michigan City.

Open by design

Following each meeting, we post the agenda and meeting minutes below so anyone in the community can stay informed.