Laserfiche WebLink
IndianaAssociation of <br /> Cities and Towns <br /> Your Partner m Goad Government <br /> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Julia Bearce <br /> March 28, 2007 (317) 237-6200 office <br /> (317) 507-9407 cell <br /> Indiana Mayors Call for State Lawmakers to Protect Taxpayers <br /> Municipal Leaders Pusb for New Revenue Options in Statewide News Conferences <br /> SOUTH BEND — South Bend Mayor Steve Luecke (D), Mishawaka Mayor Jeff Rea (R), and <br /> Michigan City Mayor Charles Oberlie (D) Wednesday discussed the urgency of property tax relief <br /> and the need for new revenue options during this legislative session. The bipartisan coalition of <br /> mayors made their case detailing how property tax reform is crucial to cities and towns across <br /> Indiana. <br /> "Municipal leaders statewide are committed to protecting the fiscal health of our communities and <br /> we need help from lawmakers now," said Matthew C. Greller, Executive Director of the Indiana <br /> Association of Cities and Towns. "We urge state legislators to give local governments the tools <br /> needed to reduce property taxes and also provide new revenue options to fund the services citizens <br /> deserve." Greller said he's pleased with the efforts of House Speaker Pat Bauer and Senator Luke <br /> Kenley who both have shown their willingness to understand the fiscal challenges facing local <br /> governments and the need for the property tax relief. <br /> Mayors held news conferences across Indiana on Wednesday in Fort Wayne, Hammond, <br /> Indianapolis and South Bend. The Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) is aggressively <br /> working to reduce reliance on property taxes and find alternatives for financing critical services <br /> citizens need and deserve. <br /> IACT is a coalition of municipal officials who seek to improve the quality of life in Indiana and has <br /> 475 city and town members. IACT advocates for municipalities as the official voice of municipal <br /> government in Indiana. IACT also promotes good government through education, training and <br /> leadership. <br /> For more information visit: www.ci6esandtowns.org. <br /> -30- <br />