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Council narrowly limits late budget changes and debates 2% raises for city officers
Summary
Councilors voted multiple times on whether to permit amendments at third reading of budget ordinances and debated 2% raises for the mayor, clerk and council; several motions to bar third‑reading amendments passed by narrow margins.
The Michigan City Common Council on Oct. 7 debated procedural limits on last‑minute changes to the 2026 budget and separately considered modest pay adjustments for elected and appointed city officers.
Councilman James Dabney (referred to in meeting as Councilman Dabney) moved repeatedly to bar amendments on third reading for the budget and for related ordinances. On a motion addressing the ordinance that sets appropriations and tax rates, the council voted 7‑1 to prohibit amendments on third reading; Councilman Beatry cast the lone dissent. Similar motions…
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