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Monroe County commissioners unanimously adopt resolution opposing Indiana Senate Bill 1, citing multimillion-dollar revenue shortfalls
Summary
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 20 approved Resolution 2025-05 opposing Indiana Senate Bill 1, saying the bill would sharply reduce local property-tax revenue and hamper county services; the resolution will be sent to the governor and state legislators.
The Monroe County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 on Feb. 20 to adopt Resolution 2025-05 formally opposing Indiana Senate Bill 1, a proposal county staff and the commissioners said would reduce local property-tax revenues and constrain local government flexibility.
The resolution, authored for the board by Commissioner Madera, says SB 1 would alter homestead deductions, property-tax credits and timing of referendums and projects, and projects multi-year shortfalls for Monroe County. The board resolved to urge the Indiana General…
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