The Sheridan Town Council and the Adams Township Advisory Board have taken the first steps toward exploring reorganizing into a single unit of local government.
“The Town of Sheridan and Adams Township are a single community, in large part because of our school corporation,” Sheridan Town Council President Silas DeVaney III said. “We feel it is in the best interest of our community to explore how reorganizing into a single unit of government can best serve our community well into the future.
Adams Township Trustee Michelle Junkins agrees.
“This is a major step first step in the process of planning for the growth and impacts spurred by the investments along the U.S. 31 corridor,” Junkins said.
Indiana law allows two or more local government units to explore combining services to operate more efficiently by eliminating restrictions under existing law. The process required by law includes a fiscal analysis, redefinition of the service levels, establishment of new boundaries, and voter approval before a reorganization can take effect.
“We look forward to the work ahead as we collaborate with our fellow elected officials and the community,” DeVaney said.
Junkins reiterated the effort can only be approved by voters.
“The Sheridan community is unique, and we want to be able to control our destiny,” Junkins said. “Our community will have the final say whether we reorganize.”
Both Town and Township officials will coordinate the creation of a committee that will gather data and produce a plan that voters can review and ultimately vote on whether to approve.
For further information, please email sdevaney@sheridan.in.gov or michelle@adamstownship.net.