Evansville Library Closure Postpones Tax Discussion

League of Women Voters event on property tax changes canceled due to weather and library closure.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 3:07pm

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A planned public discussion event hosted by the League of Women Voters of Southwest Indiana on Senate Enrolled Act 1 and property tax changes has been canceled due to inclement weather and the closure of Evansville Public Library branches on Thursday.

Why it matters

The event was intended to provide an opportunity for local officials and community members to discuss the implications of recent property tax legislation, which could have significant impacts on residents and the city's budget. The cancellation means this public dialogue has been postponed.

The details

The event, titled "The High Cost of (Slightly) Lower Property Taxes," was set to feature presentations from Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry, City Council President Ben Trockman, Vanderburgh County Council President John Montrastelle, city controller Robert Gunter, and Matt Greller with Accelerated Indiana Municipalities. It was co-sponsored by Indivisible Evansville and the NAACP Evansville Branch.

  • The event was scheduled for Thursday, January 28, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The players

Stephanie Terry

The mayor of Evansville, Indiana.

Ben Trockman

The president of the Evansville City Council.

John Montrastelle

The president of the Vanderburgh County Council.

Robert Gunter

The city controller of Evansville.

Matt Greller

A representative from Accelerated Indiana Municipalities.

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The takeaway

The cancellation of this public discussion event means residents will have to wait for another opportunity to learn about and provide input on the potential impacts of recent property tax legislation in Evansville.