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Michigan City council opposes state road-funding bill, citing local costs and toll concerns
Summary
On March 18 the Michigan City Common Council unanimously approved a resolution opposing Indiana House Bill 14‑16, saying it would shift costs to local governments through a wheel tax, excise charge and new bridge responsibilities and could push traffic onto city streets.
The Michigan City Common Council voted unanimously March 18 to oppose House Bill 14‑16, a state measure the council says would shift road‑funding burdens to local governments by authorizing tolling, requiring local wheel taxes and reallocating bridge repair responsibilities.
Council members adopted a resolution introduced by Council President Belinski and co‑sponsored by Councilors Tillman, Dabney and Lee. The resolution warns the bill could require the city to adopt a municipal wheel tax,…
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