Council re-elects president, names vice president and committee assignments for 2026
January 12, 2026 | Evansville City, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
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The Evansville Common Council held its organizational items at the Jan. 12 meeting, re-electing the council president and choosing officers and committee assignments for 2026.
A nomination for Councilor Ben Trochman to serve another term as council president was seconded and approved by roll call, 8'0''
yes and 0 nays. Similarly, Councilor Mary Allen was nominated and elected vice president by the same margin.
The president announced committee chairs for the year: Councilor Hieronymus to chair ASD, Councilor Taylor to lead Public Works, and Councilor Green to chair Finance. Department liaison assignments were also named, with each councilor assigned two departments for closer oversight (examples announced included Hatfield for Mesker Park Zoo and Police Department; Allen for Fire and Water & Sewer; Lindsey for Emergency Management and Human Resources).
The council then moved to routine business and adopted the consent agenda.
Next steps: council and staff will proceed under the new leadership and committee assignments for 2026.
A nomination for Councilor Ben Trochman to serve another term as council president was seconded and approved by roll call, 8'0''
yes and 0 nays. Similarly, Councilor Mary Allen was nominated and elected vice president by the same margin.
The president announced committee chairs for the year: Councilor Hieronymus to chair ASD, Councilor Taylor to lead Public Works, and Councilor Green to chair Finance. Department liaison assignments were also named, with each councilor assigned two departments for closer oversight (examples announced included Hatfield for Mesker Park Zoo and Police Department; Allen for Fire and Water & Sewer; Lindsey for Emergency Management and Human Resources).
The council then moved to routine business and adopted the consent agenda.
Next steps: council and staff will proceed under the new leadership and committee assignments for 2026.
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