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Residents press county to curb paid travel, question property assessments and redevelopment appointment

Elkhart County Commissioners · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Two residents asked the commissioners to limit county travel and foundation‑funded trips and to investigate property assessment practices; a third asked to use the courthouse lawn for a peaceful demonstration. One resident raised concerns that a company called 'Nexus' may have been used for assessment support and said assessor replies were unclear.

Speakers used the public comment period at the Jan. 12 meeting to challenge county practices on travel, outside funding and assessments.

Cindy Hyczyk of Goshen urged the board to replace expensive in‑person travel with online training and to refuse foundation‑funded travel that she said carries outside agendas. "I'm asking this board to set a standard for other counties to follow," she said, adding…

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