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