Elkhart Common Council

A recent Supreme Court ruling bolstered the city's confidence to try the ban again

Elkhart's City Council on Monday voted to bid $3.125 million on the West Franklin Street building

City leaders say the project is a necessary first step towards courting private investment in the historically under served area.

Aaron Mishler maintained his election night lead in Elkhart 1st District

Democrats now hold a 8-1 majority on the city council.

The bill would have banned camping on public property. Opponents said the bill doesn't address the causes of homelessness.

Republican David Henke and Dwight Fish got into an altercation after a Sept. 11 meeting.

The ordinance would prohibit camping in public parks, streets, sidewalks and alleys

The Elkhart Common Council approved the city’s 2023 budget in a 5 to 4 vote Monday. It tops out at just over $100 million dollars, $7.4 million more than last year, and was opposed by the council’s Republican members.

The Elkhart Common Council passed a resolution Monday night that bans weapons from any buildings containing a city courtroom — which includes city hall.