Lino Maggio Hobart Township Assessor

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Meet Joe De Leo, an Italian American from Florida who just turned 100. Originally from Brooklyn, he moved to Florida when he was 55. He says that he lifts weights 5 days a week at a gym, and has a ham sandwich and two hard-boiled eggs a day, with a lemon pie once a week as a reward for his hard work. He claims working out, cooking pasta with EVOO and having a woman who doesn't give you agita are the keys to longevity. His story is a powerful reminder that humor, eating right and staying active can transform how we age.

04/29/2026

Finally crossed this shot off my bucket list after years of trying to capture the sun setting behind the Chicago skyline next to the Michigan City lighthouse. The sun only sets at this perfect angle twice a year (April 20th and August 20th). Everything has to align perfectly, from the skyline being visible to a clear sunset.
📍 Washington Park Beach in Michigan City, Indiana
📆 April 20th, 2026

04/23/2026

I want to address the proposed data center in the Ross Township section of Hobart and explain why I am taking no position on it.

As Township Assessor, my responsibility is not to decide whether a development should or should not happen. That role belongs to the appropriate planning, zoning, and elected bodies, along with the residents who deserve to have their voices heard through that process.

Having previously served 11 years on the Hobart City Council, I understand the weight of those decisions and the amount of information, discussion, and legal guidance that often goes into them. I also respect the difficult job our council members have to do. Because I am not privy to the same information guiding their decisions today, it would not be fair or respectful for me to judge their actions from the outside.

My job is to ensure that all property is assessed fairly, accurately, and according to the law—without politics, favoritism, or personal agendas. The people of Hobart Township deserve an Assessor who stays focused on the duties of the office and treats every taxpayer equally.

Since the proposed project falls under the jurisdiction of Ross Township, questions specifically about its assessment and tax impact would be better answered by the Ross Township Assessor.

Reasonable people can have different opinions on this project, and I respect that. My commitment is to remain professional, impartial, and dedicated to serving every resident of Hobart Township with fairness and integrity.

For the record, the closest thing I've said on my page about data centers is if my opponent, the former Ross Township Assessor hadn't over assessed the Southlake Mall to the tune of the City of Hobart had to get a 25 MILLION DOLLAR LOAN from the State of Indiana to pay the mall back for his Misadventures in Assessing then Hobart probably wouldn't have even entertained the idea of a data center.

04/17/2026

100 YARDS: Tonight will be our first walk of the offseason, featuring recurring guest, Hobart head football coach, Eric Schreiber Jr!

Tune in on our usual platforms around 7pm tonight for the first 100 Yard walk of the offseason! Tonight's episode is made possible by Lino Maggio, Hobart Township Assessor, and the Law Offices of Joseph Nugent!

04/17/2026

Here's the deal!! Last year we had our assessment and re assessment duties completed, in the middle of December the State in their infinite wisdom came out with new cost tables to use causing a lot of assessments to rise drastically. If that happened to you, which I'm sure it affected quite a few please feel free to call our office to discuss. As always we look out for our constituents and will remedy the situation, do not panic. This is a statewide issue. Our number is 219.942.7878.

04/16/2026

HOBART TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS!! Look at Line 1, Rule of thumb is if you think you could sell your house for what it is assessed then it is probably fairly assessed. If you think it is too high, call our office at 219.942.7878 or come in and let's discuss.

04/14/2026

In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the Hobart Fire Department thanks our dispatchers for their dedication and professionalism.

You are the calm behind every call and the vital link in every response. We appreciate all that you do every single day.

04/14/2026

The front of the postcard endorsement from USW District 7 Director Mike Millsap.