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2026 BC Democrat Commissioner and Council Meetings and Issue

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Last updated: Feb 6, 2026.

2025 Commissioner Office Accomplishments – Year in review

Note that all Commissioner and Council Meetings are available for viewing on YouTube at: Brown County Indiana Government Meetings.

Feb 3, 2026. Clark, Stanley lawsuit dismissed in federal court By  Courtney Hughett

Feb 3, 2026. Brown County pummeled by foot-plus snowfall, forcing rare red travel warning

  • Emergency Declaration and Red State for three days.

Jan 21, 2026. Commissioner Meeting. “Bridges, budgets, and boards: Commissioners tackle complex issues. By Courtney Hughett, January 28, 2026.

Jan 20, 2026. Council Meeting. CVC appointments expose deeper questions about tourism and public safety By Courtney Hughett -January 27, 2026

  • Andi Rogers-Bartels, who owns multiple restaurants, rental properties and retail spaces in Nashville, said she wanted to serve on the CVC to help ensure tourism dollars are used in ways that benefit both visitors and residents. She pointed to the recent increase in the innkeeper’s tax and said, “It’s going to be an important year with the new three percent raise in the tax. We really need to figure out what we as a community want and what we can do with that extra three percent.” She cautioned against simply shifting entire budgets between departments, telling the council, “It can’t just be a whole move of the budget from one entity to another. It’s got to be dissected and looked at a little closer.”

Jan 13, 2026.  Commissioner Meeting Jan 7, 2026.  Public presses commissioners on budget changes, Mt. Tea road plans  By Courtney Hughett -January 13, 2026

Jan 13, 2026.  Joint meeting – commissioners and town council (Jan 5, 2026). County eyes police building as prosecutor’s office alternative ,  by Courtney Hughett

Accounting and Budgeting.

Jan 13, 2026. County Council Meeting (Jan 8, 2026). County Council rehashes 2026 budget after process breakdowns,  January 13, 2026 by  Courtney Hughett.

    • Jan 19, 2026.  GUEST OPINION David Bottorff: Why homeowners deserve property tax relief 
      • From 2012 to 2018, residential assessed values increased by less than 4% per year. But beginning in 2019, annual increases exceeded 8%, fueled largely by rapid growth in home market values that far outpaced other property types. As market values surged, the property tax burden shifted disproportionately onto homeowners.
      • To rebalance the system, SEA 1 phases in an increase to the homeowners’ deduction, ultimately allowing homeowners to deduct 67% of their home’s market value by 2031. At that point, homeowners will pay taxes on only 33% of their home’s assessed value. This phased-in change will gradually shift some of the tax burden back to other property classes, restoring balance to the system.
    • Jan 13, 2026. New and expanded property tax credits will take effect on 2026 bills By Staff Reports
    • Jan 13, 2026. Letter to the Editor: Reader addresses county bond rating, By Sherrie Mitchell.