Residents will be able to comment and question Winfield’s 2026 budget at a public hearing on Oct. 7.

The Winfield Town Council at its meeting last Tuesday introduced the proposed $13.1 million budget, with hopes that two levy appeals will help lessen the impact of Senate Enrolled Act 1, passed by the Indiana General Assembly and signed into law by Gov. Mike Braun this spring. The law provides up to $300 in property tax credit for homeowners by axing budgets for counties, municipalities, school districts, libraries, and other taxing units.

“It’s almost like fast-growing communities, like Winfield, are being penalized,” Town Manager Nick Bellar said.

The public hearing on the 2026 budget will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Winfield Town Complex, located at 10645 Randolph St.

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