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Columbia City warns of potential budget cuts, pauses hiring and names retired officer as code enforcement coordinator

3793852 · June 12, 2025
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Mayor told department heads the city is planning a flat budget and expects no new hires next year amid uncertainty from a state measure; Officer Leatherman retired from police and will continue as a civilian code enforcement coordinator.

Mayor Daniel told the Works and Safety Committee on June 10 that Columbia City is preparing for an uncertain revenue outlook tied to state-level action and is planning a “flat line” budget for the coming fiscal year.

The mayor said the city currently anticipates zero new hires next year and will only backfill positions when employees leave or retire. He said the city could still…

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