Manchester Council Opposes Property Tax Legislation

April 3, 2025 at 6:46 p.m.

By MADDIE JO SHULTZ

NORTH MANCHESTER – At Wednesday night's meeting, the North Manchester Town Council unanimously approved a resolution to "oppose legislation regarding property tax cuts being considered by Indiana state legislature."
Clerk-Treasurer Carrie Mugford read the resolution, which in part argues "with an essentially mandated income tax increase being the only alternative proposed by lawmakers, the homeowners who these tax measures endeavor to assist will be among the same individuals paying the income tax."
Mugford explained that with the proposed property tax cuts, North Manchester would lose an estimated $400,000 in tax revenues. The income tax increase, which Mugford said is the only proposed alternative, would place a burden on individuals who earn income but do not necessarily own property.
In other business, council approved a construction administration contract with Apex not to exceed $16,310.
Council President Jim Smith read the annual Arbor Day proclamation and Mugford read a proclamation praising the Manchester Junior-Senior High School's boy's basketball victory at state.
Council heard a $25,000 funding request from the Manchester Early Learning Center. The decision will be announced in May.
There was a town docket of $688,120.07 and a utilities docket of $717,293.44.
Council will next meet at 7 p.m. May 7.


NORTH MANCHESTER – At Wednesday night's meeting, the North Manchester Town Council unanimously approved a resolution to "oppose legislation regarding property tax cuts being considered by Indiana state legislature."
Clerk-Treasurer Carrie Mugford read the resolution, which in part argues "with an essentially mandated income tax increase being the only alternative proposed by lawmakers, the homeowners who these tax measures endeavor to assist will be among the same individuals paying the income tax."
Mugford explained that with the proposed property tax cuts, North Manchester would lose an estimated $400,000 in tax revenues. The income tax increase, which Mugford said is the only proposed alternative, would place a burden on individuals who earn income but do not necessarily own property.
In other business, council approved a construction administration contract with Apex not to exceed $16,310.
Council President Jim Smith read the annual Arbor Day proclamation and Mugford read a proclamation praising the Manchester Junior-Senior High School's boy's basketball victory at state.
Council heard a $25,000 funding request from the Manchester Early Learning Center. The decision will be announced in May.
There was a town docket of $688,120.07 and a utilities docket of $717,293.44.
Council will next meet at 7 p.m. May 7.


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