Council extends animal-control contract through year while county proposes large rate increases

Jul 13, 2026

Council agreed to extend the town's contract with Porter County animal control at the current $27,347 rate through the end of the year while asking for metrics and justification for proposed county increases to roughly $69,891 (2027) and higher in subsequent years.

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The Chesterton Town Council voted to extend the town's existing contract with Porter County animal control through the end of the year while requesting more information about a county-proposed rate increase.

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