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La Porte mayor frames 'growth' strategy, cites property tax reform and balanced 2026 budget
Summary
Mayor Tom Dermody told a packed State of the City audience that Senate Bill 1’s property tax changes require La Porte to pursue growth and efficiencies; he highlighted infrastructure projects, maintenance achievements and a planned balanced budget for 2026.
Mayor Tom Dermody said La Porte will respond to Indiana’s property tax reform by prioritizing growth, operational efficiencies and targeted infrastructure investments.
"Our commitment is to only do things that improve the lives of our residents," Dermody told attendees at the La Porte Economic Advancement Partnership’s 2025 State of the City event, arguing the city must "grow, grow, grow" to remain financially viable after Senate Bill 1.
Dermody called the property tax changes enacted…
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