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West Lafayette council adopts 2026 budget; mayor flags revenue impacts from Senate Enrolled Act 1
Summary
Council approved Ordinance 41-20-25 setting the 2026 budget and tax rate; mayor and staff warned state tax reforms (SEA 1, business personal property changes, local income tax reform) could reduce city revenues by roughly $400,000 next year and more thereafter.
The West Lafayette City Council approved the city’s 2026 budget and tax rate on Oct. 6, after a presentation by city leaders outlining budget priorities and state-law changes that will affect revenues.
A councilor presenting the budget—identified in the meeting as speaker 14—said the city has undertaken two financial studies: a five‑year financial plan and a compensation/classification study intended to align job classifications and salaries…
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