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Council approves a series of grants, equipment purchases and capital projects; denies public defender request
Summary
The Elkhart County Council approved multiple appropriations — including $1,000,000 for courthouse demolition, $650,000 for local road maintenance, and equipment and grant appropriations — and denied a $30,349 public defender supplement request; most routine items passed by unanimous voice votes.
The Elkhart County Council on March 19 approved a slate of appropriations and transfers covering grants, elections equipment, infrastructure and a courthouse demolition contribution, and it voted to deny a public defender supplement request.
Votes at a glance
- Minutes (Feb. 19, 2026): approved by voice vote (6–0). - Auditor: $25,000 from the auditor ineligible fund to cover homestead‑audit payments — approved 6–0. - Public Defender: $30,349 request from the public defender supplement fund — motion to decline carried (denied 6–0). - Health Department (Lily Gift grant): $33,597 to support prenatal care coordination and a part‑time social worker — approved 6–0. - Judiciary (Justice Partners…
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