Council discusses EMS-only Local Income Tax and coordination with New Albany mayor
Summary
Councilmembers debated pursuing an EMS Local Income Tax rather than a broader Public Safety LIT; attorneys and council members will meet with the New Albany mayor and county attorneys to negotiate an agreement after the mayor signaled reluctance to enter a deal.
Discussion among councilmembers and commissioners focused on whether to pursue an EMS-only Local Income Tax (LIT) or a broader Public Safety LIT. Chair Al Knable and Councilmember Danny Short indicated support for ensuring tax dollars raised in New Albany return to New Albany in EMS funding; Short suggested focusing the conversation on EMS LIT rather than a broader Public Safety LIT.
County attorney Rick Fox reported his understanding that the New Albany mayor did not want to enter into an agreement with the County; Connie Moon and Danny Short said they had met with the mayor and would set up another meeting that will include attorneys Rick Fox and Shane Gibson, Jason Sharp and other council/commission representatives to continue negotiations. No ordinance or intergovernmental agreement was approved at the meeting.
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