2011-2012 Local Program

Agricultural Awareness

Continued study of the impact of agriculture in Montgomery County including farming, agri-business, life style, land use, and impact on the environment. Possible actions include hosting one or more public meetings on agricultural topics and partnering with the Carnegie Museum as they prepare for their 2012 agriculture exhibit.

Economic Health & Outreach to Small Communities

Continue to work with the Small Community Network and to facilitate “Build A Better Community” meetings in the small communities of Montgomery County.

Continued support of our position on economic development with an emphasis on economic development in Montgomery County.

Economic Health Position Statement (updated April 2009)

Health Care

Continued study of the local ramifications of the national Health Care Reform law, with a focus on education of the public. Possible actions include hosting one or more public meetings on health care related topics and exploring partnerships with other area organizations that are working on these issues.

Land Use in Montgomery County

Continued support of our position regarding planning in the county. Possible actions include the evaluation of county-level census data as it relates to growth and development, and either hosting a public meeting or disseminating written information of the findings.

Land Use/Planning Position Statement (November 1989)

Presentation on Crawfordsville's 2025 Comprehensive Plan (476 KB PDF, Adobe Reader Required) (August 2007)

Local Government Finance

Continued study of Property Tax Caps, with a focus on how referenda are used to supplement the capped amounts. Possible actions include hosting a public meeting on the subject and disseminating written information.

Continued study of the allocation of the Local Option Income Tax (LOIT) and County Option Income Tax (COIT) and how they affect various entities in regards to funding. Possible actions include hosting a public meeting on the subject, disseminating written information, and exploring how to bring the city and county together to discuss the issues.

Handout Material from Dr. Larry DeBoer's Presentation on Property Tax Caps in Montogmery County (381 KB PDF, Adobe Reader Required) (September 2010)

Local Government Reform

Continued support of our position on local government, with an emphasis on public safety/fire protection. Study fire protection services within the county and townships.

Local Government Position Statement (December 2009)

2008 Data Sheet Update, Township Trustee Report (64 KB PDF, Adobe Reader Required) (March 2009)

Township Trustee Study Final Report (444 KB PDF, Adobe Reader Required) (November 2008)

E-911 Study Final Report (127 KB PDF, Adobe Reader Required) (September 2010)

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