The general fund is expected to receive more than $8.2 million through taxes, but the general fund also receives money through building permits and various licenses required in town.
Two county council seats are up for grabs this fall; District 1, held by Democrat Erik Wagner, and District 3, held by Democrat Greg Simms. Democrat Becky Mateja Lombardini beat Wagner in the primary and faces off against Republican Ronald “Red” Stone for the District 1 seat, while incumbent Simms is up against Republican Holly Lafferty Howe for retention of his seat.
The Merrillville Town Council has unanimously adopted an ordinance increasing wages for the bookkeeper, office manager, payroll administrator and administrative secretary positions in the office.
The general fund is expected to receive more than $8.2 million through taxes alone, but it also receives money through building permits and various licenses required in town.