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Council discusses property tax reform, truck corridor idea and La Porte’s USA Today nod
Summary
During general remarks the council and mayor’s representatives discussed statewide property tax reform, possible INDOT partnership on a truck corridor, a resident thanked crews for Indiana Avenue work, and the city urged residents to vote in a USA Today small towns poll.
Council President Franke used general remarks at the March 3 meeting to preview his outreach to the State House on property tax reform and to highlight local transportation and recognition items.
Franke said state-level property tax reform will be a major issue this legislative session and that he planned to go to Indianapolis to present La Porte’s perspective. “We lose 30% of our revenue that goes back to homeowners in relief, and we’re all willing to participate and help, but from my perspective, and I’ll be going down Wednesday to share my thoughts at the State House,” he said. He urged attention to relief targeted at seniors and veterans.
Franke also pointed to an example from Wabash, which secured a state partnership to route trucks off its downtown, and suggested La Porte may explore a similar cooperation with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) under new leadership there.
The council announced that USA Today has named La Porte among 20 top small towns in the Midwest and asked residents to vote in a month-long public poll. Council President Franke said the city posted the voting link on its website and encouraged residents and businesses to vote frequently.
At public comment, a resident thanked crews for ongoing work on Indiana Avenue, noting the project includes new lights, driveways, curbs, sidewalks and roadway and asking for patience during construction.
In committee reports, Councilman Galloway said the Mayor’s Veterans Committee and the police merit commission have upcoming meetings. Councilman Buchanan and others noted attendance at the YMCA annual meeting; during that report he also referenced Mayor Durmody receiving a shirt from the City of Michigan City as an aside.
No formal council action on property tax reform or INDOT partnerships occurred at the March 3 meeting; the remarks were announcements and discussion items.
