Local Leaders to Discuss Property Tax Cuts

WNIN | By John Gibson

Published January 20, 2026 at 10:35 AM CST

On Thursday, Aug. 7, City Council President Ben Trockman takes questions about the proposed Wheel and Excise Tax to be charged by Evansville residents during vehicle registration. The measure is in response to property tax cuts enacted by state legislators.

The League of Women Voters of Southwestern Indiana will host an event called "The High Cost of (Slightly) Lower Property Taxes" Jan. 29 at Evansville's Central Library

If you’re curious about the impact of lower property taxes, you may want to mark January 29^th on your calendar. WNIN’s John Gibson has details:

That’s when the League of Women Voters will host an event called The High Cost of (Slightly) Lower Property Taxes.

Evansville and Vanderburgh County officials will discuss recent legislation passed by the Indiana General Assembly and how it will affect the community.

The league says presenters and panelists will include Mayor Stephanie Terry, Evansville City Council President Ben Trockman, and Vanderburgh County Council President John Montrastelle.

The event is set for Wednesday, January 29^th at 6 p.m. in the Browning Room at Evansville’s Central Library.

The NAACP Evansville and Indivisible Evansville are co-sponsoring the session.