6th District – Sheila Niezgodski

6th District Council Member

Councilwoman Sheila Niezgodski began her second term representing the 6th District on January 1, 2024, and her first term as Common Council Vice President on January 5, 2026. Sheila and her husband David have enjoyed over 20 years of marriage and have loved living in their West Side home for 27 years. Councilwoman Niezgodski is a proud Veteran of Foreign Wars, having served in the United States Army during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Her service included roles as a member of the Funeral Team/Honor Guard and a Telecommunications Center Operator at Fort Bragg, among others.

Sheila earned her Associate of Science degree from Indiana University South Bend using her G.I. Bill. She balanced full-time work at the DuComb center, part-time work at H&R Block, and provided research assistance on recidivism rates in community-based correctional facilities compared to prisons.

As Past Commander of American Legion Post 284, Sheila developed key leadership skills, managing meetings and contributing to programs like Flag Education and the Nursing Home Committee. Additionally, Sheila managed Niezgodski Plumbing, Inc., a fourth-generation family business, gaining valuable business and management experience.

During her first term on the Common Council, Councilwoman Niezgodski served as Chair of the Committee of the Whole and Vice President. She currently chairs the Public Works and Property Vacation and the Personnel & Finance committees. She served on the South Bend Plan Advisory Commission and currently serves as the VP of the Transpo Board and the President of the Solid Waste District Board. Additionally, Sheila was active as a fundraising chair and worked on voter registration initiatives, promoting civic engagement and community involvement.

Representing

Representing all of the residents in: 130601, 130602, 130603, 130604, 130605, 130606, 130607, 130608, 130609, 130610, 130611