Brownsburg council approves moving municipal elections to even‑numbered years to save costs

Councilor Tashane (Speaker 9) introduced ordinance 20-26-13 proposing a shift of municipal elections to even-numbered state election years to consolidate administration and reduce local costs. He said the change would eliminate a locally funded odd‑year election expense that in recent cycles cost the town tens of thousands of dollars.

"The reason we're doing this is to, really increase government efficiency and to, save money," Councilor Tashane said while summarizing turnout and cost comparisons from past elections. Councilors discussed tradeoffs: higher turnout in even years but the risk that local issues receive less focused attention amid statewide or national races and concerns about continuity of experience among council members if turnover concentrates differently.

The council voted to approve the ordinance on roll call; the motion passed with a recorded majority and at least one dissenting vote. Councilors asked staff to note that the change should be revisited if downstream issues around turnout or continuity arise.