Citing tax cuts by state, Hammond Mayor orders hiring freeze

Terre Haute Mayor announces 'strategic hiring freeze'

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun has announced a "strategic hiring freeze" across most city departments, according to a press release. “Today, I am announcing a necessary step to fiscal responsibility within our city," said Mayor Sakbun. "Our 2024 budgets came in under budget, and the city has continued to grow our reserves for 2025 and beyond. The City of Terre Haute said it made this decision to "safeguard both …

Citing tax cuts by state, Hammond Mayor orders hiring freeze

Thomas McDermott Jr. cites "looming fiscal uncertainty" around Indiana's property tax reform law signed by Indiana Governor Mike Braun in April.