Local government officials characterized the impact on local communities if Senate Bill 01 is passed in the Indiana legislature as “devastating.” This bill is vital for Governor Mike Braun, who campaigned to alleviate the property tax burden on Hoosiers.
None of the speakers at a Monday morning press conference indicated they were against cutting property taxes; however, they all concurred that the details should be more precise to reduce the impact on local services.
The loss of revenue for the City of Evansville was estimated at $7.5 million in 2026, $8 million in 2027, and $8.5 million in 2028.
EVSC Superintendent David Smith stated that the school corporation’s funding reductions would be similar. Seven million dollars out of our funding for next year,” he remarked, “that’s nine percent of our operational funding.”
Vanderburgh County Commissioner Amy Canterbury emphasized that the group is not against a tax cut but is concerned about preserving county services. “What we’re telling our constituents is this,” she said: “We know you’re hurting. We know things are tighter. Yet we want to make sure that we, as a county and as a group, can continue to provide the services that you are entitled to.”
During a question-and-answer session with the group, the City-County Observer inquired whether revenues increased when property valuations rose. A long pause ensued before the response was: “Short answer, yes.”
Mayor Terry stated that she and other mayors from across the state frequently visit Indianapolis to discuss SB 01 with lawmakers.
Shortly before the start of the press conference, County Commissioner Justin Elpers sent a statement supporting the efforts of Governor Braun to reduce property taxes. You can read his statement here.
Cheryl Musgrave was right about Amy Canterbury, she’s liberal. Cheryl and Winnecke may have damaged the republican party in Vanderburgh County beyond repair. Cheryl is sort of reminiscent of Liz Cheney.