Marion County, IN Looks at Tax Hike and Govt. Consolidation

The Greater Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce has recommended raising local income taxes in Marion County to offset the cost of government.

The proposal calls for Marion County to raise its local income tax to the maximum amount allowed by law, 1 percent, which estimates show would raise roughly $45 million for local government.

The recommendation is part an effort being made by Democratic Mayor Bart Peterson to consolidate local government. His proposal, known as Indianapolis Works, would do away with township government and merge police and fire departments. The proposal has been introduced in the Indiana General Assembly.

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