Council extends animal-control contract through year while county proposes large rate increases
Jul 13, 2026
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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