By Rusty Nixon Correspondent
PLYMOUTH — Much of the focus of Indiana’s new tax bill has been on its effect on county government, but the cities in Marshall County will see an even more significant impact from the legislation.
In order to answer questions and get the word out about HEA 1001, Plymouth will host a meeting led by the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns at Plymouth High School’s Studio Theatre on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The purpose is to help city officials and residents understand the implications of the bill.

“This is going to have a big effect on counties, cities, schools and libraries,” said Plymouth Clerk-Treasurer Toni Hutchings. “This bill has changed so many things and we’ve been a member of the association for quite a few years. We felt it would be good to try to get the information out to as many people as possible.”
City and school officials have been especially encouraged to attend the session. Residents are encouraged as well to take part in the discussions.
“Nobody is really quite sure what this is going to do to the city,” said Hutchings. “Estimates I’ve been seeing are showing that the city of Plymouth will lose around $276,000 in 2010. Those same estimates say that Marshall County will see a drop of around $126,000. It’s really going to have a huge effect on local government.”
With the drop in property taxes governmental agencies will be at a crossroads.
“We’re all going to have some big decisions to make,” said Hutchings. “We’ll have to decide whether to downsize or just how we’re going to provide those services.
“In the city this is going to affect the TIF districts. It’s clear that cities and counties are going to have to work closely together now more than ever.”
The IACT would like to know how many will be attending the meeting so anyone interested in attending are asked to call the clerk-treasurer’s office at 574-936-2124 by June 3 to make a reservation.