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There are now thirty-five (35) publicly-declared candidates in #TippecanoeCounty who are running to serve as Democratic convention delegates in support of @blythepotter.bsky.social for Secretary of State.

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There are now thirty-three (33) publicly-declared candidates in #TippecanoeCounty who are running to serve as Democratic convention delegates in support of Blythe Potter for Secretary of State. @blythepotter.bsky.social

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I'm excited to be one of the thirty (30) publicly-declared candidates in Tippecanoe County running to serve as Democratic convention delegates in support of Blythe Potter for Secretary of State. @blythepotter.bsky.social

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Residents press county on protest costs and permitting; staff explain courthouse-ground rules Residents asked whether protesters need permits or bonds and urged the county to disclose protest-related costs. County staff explained courthouse grounds are public property, that groups of more than 50 must provide insurance for events on courthouse grounds, and referenced Supreme Court forum-analysis principles for First Amendment speech.

Residents are demanding transparency on protest costs and permitting rules as the county prepares for potential nationwide demonstrations.

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Tippecanoe County commissioners approve Case Space contract, interlocal human-relations agreement and CASA grants The Tippecanoe County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 2 approved a $56,700 Case Space case-management contract, an interlocal agreement to form a joint Human Relations Commission, a memorandum of understanding for the RAISE-funded Wabash River Greenway, and CASA grant acceptances totaling $115,493, among other routine actions.

Tippecanoe County just took significant steps towards improved community services with a new case-management contract, a joint Human Relations Commission, and substantial CASA grants!

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APC to study Northern Quarter connection; UPWP amendment approved to fund study The board accepted an interlocal agreement and approved Resolution T2601 to amend the UPWP so APC can fund an 80% share of a Northern Quarter connection study (first phase $100,000; APC will commit about $80,000 of that phase); funding shares were proposed: APC 80%, Lafayette 5%, West Lafayette 5%, Tippecanoe County 10%.

A new study is set to explore a vital road connection in Tippecanoe County, potentially transforming access to the interstate and boosting local development!

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Board approves updated TIP amendment and modification procedures after federal review The MPO Policy Board approved Resolution T25-20 to update TIP amendment/modification procedures following a federal certification review; staff said the update aligns with INDOT/NDOT guidance, adds emergency amendment steps, and was recommended by the Technical Transportation Committee.

The MPO Policy Board has just approved a crucial update to the Transportation Improvement Program that enhances clarity and introduces emergency amendment procedures.

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Financial consultant warns Tippecanoe County of shrinking fund balance, rising insurance costs and legislative risks At a joint session the county’s financial consultant reported 2025 expenses outpaced revenue, leaving general-fund reserves lower than projected and flagging rising health-insurance costs, reduced interest income and upcoming state changes to local income-tax rules as risks. He urged early budget work, department-level cuts, and identified potential revenue options including a 0.1% correctional-facility tax.

Tippecanoe County faces a looming financial crisis as rising health-insurance costs and legislative changes threaten to deplete its general-fund reserves.

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Tippecanoe County drainage board approves modified encroachment and conditional full-build for Neuron semiconductor site The Tippecanoe County Drainage Board approved a modified encroachment and granted conditional approval for the full civil design of a proposed 133-acre Neuron semiconductor facility at 3800 Yeager Road in West Lafayette, with conditions tied to a Burke memo dated Dec. 17 and required city approvals for a new site entrance.

The Tippecanoe County Drainage Board has greenlit a major step for the Neuron semiconductor facility, paving the way for a sprawling 133-acre site that promises innovation in West Lafayette!

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Tippecanoe County adopts drainage fee increases, extends Baker Tilly contract and approves monitoring agreements expected to save about $250,000 annually Commissioners approved an inflation adjustment to drainage board fees, extended a Baker Tilly contract for financial compilations, accepted state high‑tech crime unit funds, and approved new monitoring contracts (ADEPT and Alcohol Monitoring Systems) the county estimates will save about $250,000 per year.

Tippecanoe County is making waves with new drainage fee adjustments and contracts that could save taxpayers a whopping $250,000 annually!

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Tippecanoe committee backs four-year bridge inspection program for TIP The Technical Transportation Committee recommended adding a four-year bridge inspection program to the Transportation Improvement Program for fiscal years 2027–2030 and forwarded the amendment to the policy board after unanimous committee approval.

Tippecanoe County is taking a major step forward with a unanimous recommendation for a four-year bridge inspection program that could reshape local infrastructure from 2027 to 2030.

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APC clarifies role of administrative officers and schedules solar ordinance review APC staff explained the UZO designation and scope of administrative officers (AOs), appeal routes to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and announced the solar study committee's schedule with the goal of reaching commissioners by June 1; APC discussed making ordinance‑committee meetings longer to accommodate public input.

The APC just clarified the critical roles of administrative officers under the Unified Zoning Ordinance and unveiled a timeline for solar ordinance reviews that could impact Tippecanoe County's future!

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County accepts Homeland Security, SIA and Health Foundation grants totaling multiple awards The commission accepted a Homeland Security grant worth $939,374 (no local match) to fund delegates to HAZMAT and NASPO conferences, an SIA Foundation $25,000 award for AEDs for patrol vehicles, and a $7,500 Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis award to support Gateway to Hope’s syringe-service exchange through June 2026.

Tippecanoe County just secured over $970,000 in grants to boost emergency preparedness, law enforcement, and public health initiatives!

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Tippecanoe County, Lafayette and West Lafayette approve interlocal to fund US 231 extension study The Board of Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement splitting a 20% local match so federal funds can pay 80% of a preliminary study into extending U.S. 231 to the interstate; staff said the study would be preliminary and require much more work before engineering or alignment.

Tippecanoe County is taking a major step forward by funding a preliminary study to extend U.S. 231 to the interstate for the first time in decades!

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Board approves Sterling 27 rezone to R1B, with commitment; drainage and access to be handled at subdivision stage Commissioners approved Ordinance 2025-42 to rezone the former golf course (Sterling 27) to R1B with a commitment; neighbors raised floodplain, traffic, and access concerns; petitioner emphasized prior technical meetings and offered emergency access during subdivision.

Tippecanoe County commissioners have approved the controversial rezone of the former Sterling 27 golf course, raising concerns about floodplains and traffic as residents fear potential impacts on their neighborhood.

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Commissioners approve MR rezoning for proposed IU Health hospital after vacating prior commitment Tippecanoe County commissioners voted 3–0 to rezone a site to MR and vacated an earlier zoning commitment to clear the way for a proposed IU Health hospital project, which the petitioner described as a $127 million investment and more than 200 jobs.

Tippecanoe County is one step closer to a $127 million IU Health hospital that promises to create over 200 jobs!

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Commissioners approve Sterling 27 rezoning to R1B after residents raise floodplain and traffic concerns After developer testimony and public opposition from nearby residents, the board approved a rezone of Sterling 27 to R1B with an associated commitment; commissioners said drainage and subdivision engineering must resolve outstanding floodplain and access issues.

Tippecanoe County commissioners have greenlit the controversial rezoning of Sterling 27, sparking heated debates over flooding and traffic concerns from local residents.

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Tippecanoe commissioners approve MR rezoning for IU Health site after vacating prior commitment The board approved an MR rezone and vacated a prior zoning commitment to allow a proposed IU Health hospital, described by its representative as a $127 million investment expected to bring more than 200 jobs; the votes were unanimous.

Tippecanoe County just took a major step towards a new $127 million IU Health facility that promises to create over 200 jobs!

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Quarterly project reports: NEPA approved for North 9th Street bridge; multiple projects advance toward letting Quarterly reports showed NEPA approval on Oct. 8 for the North 9th Street bridge environmental document, progress on Morehouse phases, stage‑3 submissions for Bridal 64/65, and schedule updates for several county and Lafayette/West Lafayette projects; staff will continue to monitor procurements and outstanding invoices.

Major milestones reached as NEPA approval for the North 9th Street bridge paves the way for multiple county projects to advance!

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APC recommends approvals for several minor subdivisions, an ordinance tweak and planned developments On Nov. 19 the APC recommended approval or conditional approval for multiple minor subdivisions and plan changes including extensions for Bridge Creek Ridge and Buck Creek, the Lafayette‑initiated gas station proximity amendment, Ultavita PDMX in West Lafayette, and industrial and commercial rezonings (unanimous ballots unless noted).

The Tippecanoe County Area Plan Commission just greenlit several key developments, including extensions for Bridge Creek Ridge and Buck Creek, potentially transforming the local landscape!

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APC recommends rezoning to clear path for IU Health hospital; commission approves termination of prior commitment 16–0 The Area Plan Commission unanimously recommended removal of an existing commitment for 21 acres and approval of an MR rezone to permit a $127 million IU Health hospital, projecting roughly 211 new full‑time jobs by 2030; staff said utilities and site conditions are suitable for a shovel‑ready medical facility.

A groundbreaking $127 million IU Health hospital is set to transform healthcare access in Tippecanoe County, promising 211 new jobs and vital medical services for a growing community.

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Technical Transportation Committee recommends three TIP amendments including bridge funding correction and CityBus reallocations The Technical Transportation Committee recommended three amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program: a funding correction for Bridge 64/65, addition of two INDOT projects (SR‑25 bridge work and US‑231 right‑turn lanes), and reallocation of CityBus Section 5307 funds to equipment, bus stops and a planning study; the committee voted to forward all three items to the policy board.

The Technical Transportation Committee has just approved crucial amendments to the Transportation Improvement Program, including funding corrections and new projects to enhance Tippecanoe County's infrastructure!

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Neighbors challenge plan to rezone former Elks Golf Course; APC sends 10–6 recommendation to county commissioners The Area Plan Commission recommended approval (10–6) of a rezoning request by Sterling 27 LLC to convert the former Elks Country Club into a 309‑lot R‑1B subdivision; neighbors raised repeated floodplain, traffic and property‑value concerns, while the petitioner said drainage and emergency‑access work is underway and the subdivision would not proceed without required FEMA and drainage approvals.

A controversial plan to transform the former Elks Country Club into a 309-lot subdivision has sparked intense debate over flooding, traffic, and safety concerns among local residents.

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APC OKs INDOT's purchase of AASHTOware crash-data software; APC staff to access data The APC policy board approved Resolution T25-15, endorsing INDOT's multi-year purchase of AASHTOware crash-data and safety-analysis software; APC staff said INDOT will purchase the software and share access over several years (staff referred to a $2.6 million figure in the presentation; the motion referenced $2,670,000).

The Area Planning Commission has just approved a groundbreaking $2.6 million software purchase aimed at transforming crash data analysis in Indiana!

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APC approves INDOT request to add 10 projects to FY2026'030 TIP; State Road 225 cost increased The Area Planning Commission (APC) policy board on Nov. 13 approved Resolution T25-14, adopting an Indiana Department of Transportation request to move 10 projects into the financially constrained FY2026'030 Transportation Improvement Plan.

The APC just greenlit a major update to Indiana's Transportation Improvement Plan, paving the way for crucial maintenance projects and enhanced bike and pedestrian facilities!

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Tippecanoe County Council approves $1 million loan to Clarks Hill and multiple appropriations At its Nov. 12 meeting the Tippecanoe County Council approved a $1 million rainy-day loan to the town of Clarks Hill for wastewater upgrades and a series of budget appropriations — including $135,000 for Superior Court 3 and $30,000 for inmate medical needs — all by voice vote.

The Tippecanoe County Council just approved a $1 million loan to Clarks Hill for much-needed wastewater upgrades, setting the stage for significant improvements in the town’s infrastructure.

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Tippecanoe County adopts temporary rules for large data centers, limits them to industrial zones Commissioners adopted a temporary Unified Zoning Ordinance amendment (UZO 1‑23) that defines 'data center,' allows small existing centers to continue by right and requires any large data center (>10,000 sq ft) to locate in I‑2 zoning and obtain a special exception; the measure includes a November 30 sunset to allow drafting of a permanent ordinance

Tippecanoe County has taken a bold step by adopting a temporary amendment that defines "data centers" and sets strict guidelines for large facilities, igniting a debate over technology's impact on local resources.

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BZA staff to prepare findings of fact after Rainbow Trout lawsuit; status conference set for Dec. 1 The Area Board of Zoning Appeals received a draft of written findings prepared for a lawsuit filed by Rainbow Trout and will sign counterparts; a status conference with the court is scheduled for Dec. 1.

The Tippecanoe County Area Board of Zoning Appeals is gearing up for a crucial status conference on December 1, as they finalize findings in a significant lawsuit involving Rainbow Trout.

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