# Common Council 9.16.26

The City of Lawrence, Indiana Common Council held a meeting on September 16, 2026, primarily focused on budget discussions for the upcoming fiscal year 2027. The mayor and city controller presented the proposed 2027 budget, highlighting a balanced budget with a projected surplus of approximately $1.3 million. Key points included a 3% salary increase for all civilian city employees, significant funding for public safety, and cost-saving measures such as a hiring freeze and elimination of long-vacant positions. The budget also emphasized disciplined fiscal management, reduced insurance costs through fleet safety initiatives, and the need to explore new revenue sources due to ongoing legislative challenges. No contract awards or specific procurement actions were taken during this meeting, but the council discussed an ordinance related to professional service contract expenditures, which remains under committee review.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Sources
- [Common Council 9.16.26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5Oc3XiYBtk) - City of Lawrence Indiana