Elkhart Common Council members voted to approve the 2023 operating budget and salary ordinances for the City of Elkhart during their meeting on Monday, Oct. 17.

Elkhart Mayor Rod Roberson issued the following statement about the budget, after the vote:

“The 2023 budget is representative of our perennial goal to provide unparalleled service to the people of Elkhart. The administration along with city department heads were energized while preparing this budget by the growth in livability Elkhart is experiencing. We have some lofty goals in 2023 for our growing city and we have equipped our departments with the staff and the tools necessary to meet those goals. We thank all of our councilmembers for their diligence and deliberation throughout this budget process and we look forward to a productive year ahead.”