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Schererville council adopts resolution opposing proposed state property-tax cuts after firefighter appeal; vote 3-1

2939754 · April 10, 2025
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The Town Council approved Resolution 2025-3, opposing proposed reductions to municipal property-tax revenue tied to Senate Bill 1, after public comment by the Cherryville firefighters union urging the council to oppose the measure; the vote carried 3-1.

The Schererville Town Council adopted Resolution 2025-3 on Wednesday, a measure to oppose proposed state reductions in municipal property-tax revenue and to request a comprehensive replacement mechanism if cuts occur. The resolution passed by a 3-1 vote.

Colin Zagvik, secretary of the Cherryville Firefighters Union Local 4279, urged the council to oppose the pending state measure and warned of operational impacts if local revenues fall. "A cut in funding of any kind would significantly impact our…

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