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Goshen council approves pay ordinances, police reserves and county hazard plan in single session
Summary
During the Oct. 6 meeting the council approved a series of ordinances that set 2026 compensation adjustments for elected officials and city employees, authorized police reserve officers, and adopted the Elkhart County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025; all passed unanimously.
Goshen City Council on Oct. 6 approved several ordinances and resolutions covering elected-official pay, employee compensation, police reserve appointments and county hazard planning.
Votes at a glance
- Ordinance 52-35 (2026 compensation for elected officials): Passed on first and second reading (3% cost-of-living adjustment), unanimous vote.
- Ordinance 52-36 (2026 compensation for civil city and utilities employees): Passed on first and second reading (3% cost-of-living adjustment); council discussed pay-grade adjustments…
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