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Council adopts ordinance to suspend most county hiring with public-safety carve-outs
Vanderburgh County Council · January 7, 2026
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Summary
Vanderburgh County Council approved Ordinance CO01-26-001 to suspend most hiring and require council review of vacancies; exemptions for certain public-safety roles were confirmed during debate.
The Vanderburgh County Council unanimously adopted Ordinance CO01-26-001 on Jan. 7, which suspends most county hiring and establishes procedures for council review before filling vacancies.
Council members discussed whether the ordinance would impede recruiting for critical public-safety roles. Staff and council clarified that…
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