Mayor Sharon Tucker today announced she has appointed a task force to help Fort Wayne "be proactive in its approach" to ensure the city's finances are strong and sustainable long-term.

The creation of the SB1 Fiscal Task Force comes after Indiana lawmakers approved changes, which Gov. Mike Braun signed off on earlier this year, that will affect revenue streams.

The law a seeks to reduce property taxes and changes the structure of the local income tax and parts of the legislation will have financial ramifications for the city, a news release said.

City Controller Pat Roller will lead the task force, which will have its first meeting on Tuesday. The task force will examine several topics which will include understanding the legislation and its direct impact locally. That includes identify

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