Ordinance G-2025-17 will be introduced Monday at city council for its first reading.

The ordinance will have a second reading Aug. 25.

EVANSVILLE — Residents with opinions on the new proposed wheel and excise tax for Evansville have multiple chances and avenues to share those with elected officials.

City officials have plans to pursue a municipal wheel and excise tax to fund road and street improvements, prompted by new legislation from the Indiana General Assembly . The tax would range from $15 to $35 per vehicle, depending on type and size.

According to the city, the plan is in response to the loss of property tax revenue expected as a result of Indiana Senate Bill 1. Last session, the state also passed House Bill 1461 , requiring cities to enact wheel and excise taxes to qualif

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