Indiana Tax Cap May Destroy Community Financially

WBBM - CBS

 WHITING - People in Whiting, Ind., are concerned that the city could go out of business. They say a law on the table in the form of a tax cap might destroy the community financially. read more

Whiting signs on protest line

Northwest Indiana Times 

WHITING | Residents are being asked to rally against a so-called property tax relief plan under consideration in Indianapolis. Whiting officials say the plan could shut down the city.

A new Web site, www.SaveWhiting.com, was created over the weekend to familiarize residents with House Bill 1001, currently in conference committee. read more

Whiting mayor's campaign goes high-tech

The Post-Tribune

 The City of Whiting has launched a Web site, www.savewhiting.com, to give residents a convenient way to remind lawmakers trying to design a property tax relief package about the city's financial plight. The site includes an online petition for residents to sign, a blog by city officials and a link for people to write entries about the city. read more

Whiting Adopts Ethics Code

Northwest Indiana Times 

WHITING | The city officially adopted a new code of ethics that mandates accountability and responsibility from all employees. read more

Whiting could become the poster child for tax reform blues

Northwest Indiana Times

Local officials are warning that property tax cuts proposed by Gov. Mitch Daniels could come with painful social costs. read more

Cities hit hard by tax cap may get chance to appeal

The Post-Tribune 

INDIANAPOLIS -- Municipalities facing particularly dire financial situations if the state adopts property tax caps may be able to appeal for leeway. read more

Lawmakers hash out details of tax reform

The Post-Tribune 

INDIANAPOLIS -- Lake County government's extreme financial problems could end up costing local taxpayers under a proposed tax overhaul, lawmakers said Monday. read more