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LaPorte County leaders warn SEA 1 will shrink local revenue; consider taxes, cuts and efficiency
Summary
County leaders told a League of Women Voters forum that state property-tax reform (SEA 1) is creating a $2.3–$3.7 million projected shortfall and urged efficiency, targeted taxes and careful use of reserves to maintain services through 2028.
LaPorte County officials told residents at a League of Women Voters forum that a recent state property-tax reform known as Senate Enrolled Act 1 (SEA 1) has shifted revenue burdens to local governments and created a projected county shortfall of roughly $2.3 million to $3.7 million.
"The state is not funded by property taxes," Adam Kuronka, president of the LaPorte County Council, said, describing how SEA 1 reduced some homeowners' bills but transferred fiscal pressure to counties, townships, schools and libraries. Kuronka said the…
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