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Council member raises concerns about fines, public safety purchases and budget transparency
Common Council of the City of Elkhart · November 4, 2025
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Summary
Councilman Henke questioned why a request for 14 Motorola radios ($99,979.71) appeared outside the budget, criticized low fines for wastewater violations and for mercury exceedances, and said he had not received promised budget updates and account listings.
Councilman Henke raised several items under new business, urging clearer budget reporting and stronger enforcement penalties for environmental violations.
Henke said he had not yet received a promised budget update or a Citi cash account listing and asked where the requested $99,979.71 for 14 Motorola radios would…
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