Marshall County Missed Window for Refinancing Jail Bonds, Council has No Desire to Pay off Bonds until LIT is Extended

Pilot News Group Photo / Jamie Fleury Marshall County Attorney Jim Clevenger and Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer

Article submitted by Jamie Fleury, The Pilot News Staff Writer

MARSHALL COUNTY — Marshall County Attorney James Clevenger and Marshall County Commissioner Kevin Overmyer updated the County Council during Monday’s meeting that the window has been missed for refinancing the jail bonds. The Council confirmed that they do not want to pay off the jail bonds until the General Assembly extends the Special Local Income Tax (LIT) at a rate of .15, .2, or .25 to ensure adequate financial support of jail operations.

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