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Arcanum council votes to place 0.5% income tax on November ballot; authorizes RITA enforcement
Summary
The Village of Arcanum Council unanimously voted to place a 0.5% income tax increase on the November ballot and authorized RITA to send letters and subpoenas to non-filers and delinquent taxpayers; the Finance Committee said the measure would allow future elimination of property tax levies.
Council Member David Hartley moved and Council Member Tammy Bruner seconded a motion to place a 0.5% income tax increase on the November 2026 ballot; the motion passed unanimously (5-0). The Finance, Audit & Personnel Committee, reported by Council Member Jerry Boolman, recommended pursuing the income tax increase as a means to phase out property tax levies in the future. The committee's report said elimination of property levies might not happen this year but is expected eventually.
Separately, the council voted unanimously to allow RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency) to send letters and subpoenas to non-filers and delinquent taxpayers. Council Member Jerry Boolman moved the RITA authorization, Council Member David Hartley seconded, and all present voted yea (5-0).
Why it matters: Placing a 0.5% income tax increase on the ballot starts a voter decision process that could change the village's revenue mix if approved. Council did not provide a fiscal estimate in the meeting minutes; details such as projected revenue, effects on property levies, and implementation timing were not specified during the session.
What happens next: The measure will appear on the November ballot if the clerk and election officials complete required ballot procedures. Any change to property levies would require additional council action and voter approval as specified by state and local election law.
