Mayor Tom Dermody announced a $1,000,000 Ready grant for the Advantix affordable housing project (42 units across three sites), described Ivy Flats and other developments, and cited a city study showing a 4,000-unit housing need.

The council approved Resolution 28-52 to establish the BCG Economic Development Area and support Brown Capital Group LLC’s multifamily project with up to $4.8 million in taxable revenue bonds (paid from TIF), and passed a series of rezonings and PUD ordinances for local developments including the University Park project after brief public comment and planning-commission review.

Superintendent Dr. Sandra Wood described district efforts to reverse long-term enrollment decline through enhanced communication, new programs (La Porte Online, early childhood center), a 93.3% iRead passage rate, a 94% high‑school graduation rate and expanded CTE and dual‑credit offerings.

The Kokomo Common Council on second reading authorized up to $50 million in sewage works revenue bonds and adopted a sewer-rate ordinance after a public hearing in which residents raised concerns about contingencies, bond financing and the plant’s switch from chlorine to UV disinfection. City engineers cited a court-ordered long-term control plan and a potential $27,500-per-day fine if work is not underway by Jan. 1, 2026.

The La Porte Common Council on Nov. 26 approved Resolution R35-2025 to move funds across multiple 2025 budget lines and passed an additional appropriation totaling $100,000 for the Civic nonreverting fund (salaries $25,000; event costs $75,000). Councilors discussed legal services and unemployment line items before voting unanimously.

Mayor Tom Dermody framed growth as the city’s strategy to respond to Senate Bill 1-driven revenue pressure, highlighted a $1 million federal contribution for Indiana Avenue, recent street maintenance and a Ready grant for a 42‑unit affordable housing project.

City staff said a preliminary $1 million REDI 2 commitment could fund the Advantix Lake Point affordable housing project and asked the board to authorize variance applications to allow smaller lots and reduced setbacks on city-owned Scott Field land; the board approved submission to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Finance director said education fund receipts are projected at about $93M (down from ~$99M), a $6M shortfall vs earlier projections; the district will limit transfers to operations and aims to adjust spending to end the year in balance.

Superintendent Dr. Hough demonstrated a public dashboard showing proposed school 'pairings' to inform a possible consolidation, stressing the work is data‑driven, not final, and announcing staff and community engagement steps before any board votes.

The Vermillion County Council voted unanimously Nov. 20 to approve a $215,000 additional appropriation from the improvement fund and to adopt an ordinance authorizing the commissioners to buy 701 South Division Street in Cayuga as an ambulance station for up to $190,000; a second appraisal and inspection follow-up were requested.

Treasurer Meredith reported year‑to‑date interest of $586,247.50 and outlined potential early payoffs for three bonds (GO Bond 2024 ~$342,000; RDC 2022 ~$463,000; park bond ~$152,000); council also discussed proposed raises for most employees, three positions excluded, and staffing to replace a retiring planner/compliance official.

At its meeting, the Elkhart City Airport Board approved $104,808,199.70 in claims, ratified hangar leases and lease‑rate changes, awarded maintenance and equipment contracts and accepted FAA grant reimbursements for hangar and runway work.

The board accepted new rental-inspection program reports; building staff said early inspections identified life-safety hazards and that inspections will become mandatory within three years, with an initial incentive program to encourage landlord participation.

The board approved a collective bargaining agreement between the City of Elkhart and the Indiana FOP Labor Council, retroactive to Jan. 1, 2025 through Dec. 31, 2028; the agreement merges longevity into base salary and includes a wage reopener for 2027–28 if city finances allow.

Westgate Authority reported strong development momentum in the Tech Park, including Kratos’ building moving toward May–June 2026 completion, Reed & Sons awarded a $1.83 million Phase 1 infrastructure contract below earlier estimates, and possible borrowing considered to cover a multi-million-dollar funding gap if federal support falls short.

Greene County's sewer board approved a will-serve letter for Project Anaconda at a modest flow rate and issued a restricted/conditional approval for Westgate 1 pending a new plant because current capacity is insufficient for the proposed flows.

After public testimony and lengthy debate about utilities and future rezonings, the Avon Advisory Plan Commission approved a Town Council–proposed revision to the town comprehensive plan affecting land surrounding the new middle school and forwarded the amendment to the Town Council for final action.

The board approved a resolution authorizing Center Grove to join litigation against social media companies, citing links between platforms and student mental‑health and classroom disruptions; administration said participation is contingency‑fee based and will not cost the district unless there is recovery.

After public comment from the Bloomfield School District and the Bloomfield Eastern Greene County Public Library urging protection of school and library levies, the Greene County Redevelopment Commission voted to expand Allocation Area No. 5 and designate Prometheus Energetics as the named taxpayer under Resolution 2025-TAX-05.

The board approved task order No. 2 with T Y Lynn covering $1,698,000 for design, contract documents and permitting for plant expansion work; the broader program budget previously approved totals $3.5 million.

Muncie Land Bank presented 2025 tax‑sale findings showing 522 parcels listed in Muncie, 191 sold, and 331 unsold (about $2.8 million delinquent). Land‑bank staff said the top five buyers accounted for roughly 90% of money spent and 61% of certificates; staff framed the land bank’s role as taking care of properties no one else wants.

The Muncie Redevelopment Commission approved five facade grant awards totaling about $75,000 in reimbursements and later amended one award to prohibit alterations to an existing mural at 306 S. Walnut after public concern. The commission also discussed program caps and whether unused funds should roll over.

The Muncie Sanitary District said Indiana Department of Environmental Management has formally approved its long-term control plan. District Administrator Rick Conrad announced this Nov. 26 meeting would be his last and reviewed operational updates tied to the plan.

City staff told the redevelopment commission that Muncie received about $6.75 million in READY2 (REDI) funds to support downtown housing projects and gateway improvements; the report also covered mall demolition, a Colson lease with testing provisions, and new subdivisions under review.

Resident Chris Tinn and several other speakers urged the Dubois County Council to scrutinize the proposed 'Mid States Quarter' roadway route, warning of farmland loss, safety problems, unclear local benefit and an unaffordable fiscal share for the county; councilors said they remain divided and will continue to gather information and public feedback.