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LaPorte County Council approves multiple appropriations, encumbrances and a bridge-tender hire

LaPorte County Council · February 23, 2026
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Summary

At its Feb. 23 meeting the council approved hiring a bridge tender, annual encumbrances for 2025–26, multiple appropriations including drug court and veterans court funds, a riverboat-to-rainy-day transfer of $149,451.80, and a $35,000 prosecutor appropriation for trials and equipment.

LaPorte County Council approved a series of administrative and budget items during its Feb. 23 meeting, including personnel moves, encumbrances and several appropriations.

The council granted the County Highway Department permission to fill a bridge-tender vacancy after HR director Monique Thomas reported three candidates were interviewed and a candidate was selected. The council approved the hire by voice vote.

Council members also approved the annual encumbrance process to carry outstanding bills and…

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