(Michigan City, IN) - Recent County Commissioner and local Democratic Party Chair Dr. Vidya Kora is running for Michigan City Council. Kora announced his intentions on Wednesday.

In a statement, Kora indicated that he hopes to translate success as a County Commissioner into progress for Michigan City. Kora pointed to economic developments such as the Kingsbury Industrial Park and the areas along US 39 North and I-94/US 421. He also noted his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kora's public service spans two decades. He has served on the Michigan City School Board and the Unity Foundation Board of Directors. He is also a former president of the Indiana State Medical Association and two-term La Porte County Cororner. Kora, who is a physician with Franciscan Alliance, lives with his wife Sudha in Michigan City.