¡Adelante Juntos! · Forward Together

Rebeca Uñate-Michko for Mayor of Whiting

Whiting born and raised. A Whiting High School Oiler, a Whiting business owner since 1990, and your City Councilwoman since 2002. Rebeca is running because City Hall needs change.

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1987Whiting High School graduate
1990Opened Rebeca's Hair Salon
2002Joined the Whiting City Council
$65K+Raised for scholarships and St. Baldrick's

City Hall needs change.

"My time as a business owner, philanthropist, and city councilwoman has shown me the need for change."

Whiting needs a mayor who can change the culture of city government, redevelop the areas around our city, and secure our economic future. That means a City Hall that is visible, professional, and accountable to the people it serves.

Rebeca Uñate-Michko Adelante Juntos. Forward Together.

About Rebeca

Once an Oiler, always an Oiler

Rebeca's story is a Whiting story.

The daughter of a father from Baytown, Texas, and a mother from Coahuila, Mexico, Rebeca grew up in Whiting, graduated from Whiting High School, and has run her own salon here since 1990. She has served on the City Council since 2002.

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Rebeca's Hair Salon, styling the community since 1990

The Platform

Four commitments to Whiting

Redevelopment & Inclusion

Grow the tax base and redevelop the Stadium District, without selling more city land to corporations.

Public Safety & Expectations

Emergency-ready safety plans, police officer retention, and a code of conduct for city workers.

Community Events & Visibility

More events for kids and families, and a mayor residents can actually reach.

City Services & Public Information

A modern city website and social media that keep residents informed.

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Events

Meet Rebeca

Meet & greets and events will be posted here soon. Want to host one at your home or business?

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Get Involved

Join the team

This campaign is won door to door and neighbor to neighbor. Every hour helps.

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Your Vote

Make your plan to vote

Dec 1, 2026Absentee applications open

Lake County begins accepting absentee ballot applications for the 2027 municipal primary.

May 4, 2027Primary Election Day

Vote for Rebeca Uñate-Michko for Mayor of Whiting in the Democratic primary.

Nov 2, 2027General Election

The municipal general election.

Voting by mail?Check your registration and request an absentee ballot at IndianaVoters.in.gov, or call the Lake County Board of Elections and Registration at 219-755-3795. Need help with the application? Our volunteers are glad to help.