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Council denies county surveyor—s request to refill office-deputy post after members question need

LaPorte County Council · November 25, 2025
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Summary

LaPorte County Surveyor John Matlischian asked Nov. 24 to replace an office deputy he had dismissed. Councilmembers questioned whether the position was necessary given prior months operating without it and voted to deny the request, directing the surveyor to ensure critical functions are covered and to report back.

County Surveyor John Matlischian appeared before the LaPorte County Council to request permission to hire an office deputy to replace an employee he had discharged. He described the position—s duties: handling public records requests, responding to subdivision and school-project inquiries, processing rental questionnaires for income-producing parcels,…

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