Council Meeting Special Call - November 2, 2026

Vigo County Council special-call meeting, November 2, 2026: The council met to revisit the 2027 county budget amid concerns about the statutory deadline for adopting the budget and salary ordinance, changing calculations, and the risk of reverting to a prior budget. Members discussed a proposed budget of roughly $114 million, employee raises (a proposed $4,000 flat increase versus a percentage raise), and whether to remove positions added after the budget was advertised. The sheriff offered to reduce the proposed correctional-officer additions by two, estimating about $200,000 in savings. Other discussed items included CASA and court-program staffing, a $250,000 court request proposed from opioid funds, approximately $500,000 for digitizing, and $2 million for towers. A commissioner also described a possible school-funding request involving $6 million annually and $15 million upfront, but said the proposal had not yet been resolved with the council.

The discussion focused on reconciling budget figures and identifying cuts; council members had not voted on a revised budget by the end of the provided transcript. Speakers raised questions about documentation, personnel requests, funding sources, and compliance with state law. No contract award, vendor selection, bid approval, or other procurement action was identified.