Budget committee adopts salary plan changes: elected officials moved to midpoint; council granted 3% and per-diem option Vigo County’s budget committee moved elected officials to the study midpoint and approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for council members plus a $150 per-meeting per diem for committee appointees; the committee also discussed grade changes and coroner classification and asked HR for final grade calculations.

Vigo County's budget committee has approved new salary adjustments for elected officials, including a 3% raise for council members and a per-meeting per diem option!

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Vigo County Council adopts 2026 budget, approves tax-abatement change and routine district budgets The council adopted the countys 2026 budget and approved several final readings and appropriation requests, including an amended statement of benefits for Great Dane and multiple fire-district budgets; most measures passed unanimously.

Vigo County Council has officially approved a $99.2 million budget for 2026, paving the way for critical investments in public safety and infrastructure!

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County Officials Discuss Budget Cuts Amid Reducing State and Federal Grants Officials highlight challenges in funding as most grants diminish and budgets tighten.

As Vigo County grapples with dwindling state and federal grants, officials face the daunting task of making tough budget cuts that could impact essential services.

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Commissioners Discuss Venue Options Amid Ethical Concerns and Space Limitations Commissioners address venue options and express concerns over space availability and ethics.

Vigo County's budget hearing revealed not just financial challenges, but also ethical dilemmas and a collaborative spirit in addressing future needs.

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