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Feb
16
The financial crisis facing Gary, Indiana has inspired Embassies of Christ Church to donate $36,500 to pay for a police officer’s yearly salary, reports the Post-Tribune’s Michelle L. Quinn.
Don’t count Gary, Indiana out just yet when its church-going citizens are willing to chip in money to pay for a police officer’s salary.
Jan
9
Will Gary Indiana Survive Its Economic Crisis?
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A government audit raises the question of whether Gary, Indiana will be able to continue operating in light of its financial crisis and current taxation situation. Auditors also found problems with Gary, Indiana’s control of its money, notably credit card purchases weren’t sufficiently documented, reports the Post-Tribune.
From the Post-Tribune report about the 2007 State Board of Accounts audit:
“The amount of budget reductions that would be required for the city to fully implement the current tax legislation raises substantial doubt about the city’s ability to continue as a going concern,” auditors wrote in the report.
The report states that Lake County, Indiana might have to take over government operations if Gary’s fiscal crisis isn’t addressed by the Distressed Unit Board.
Great cities have come and gone throughout history. Is it only a matter of time before Gary, Indiana becomes one of those cities of old that once were?
