Greenwood Votes for Car Tax to Fix Roads | Indianapolis News

Greenwood’s city council just approved a new vehicle excise tax to fund critical road repairs, with car owners paying $25 annually and larger vehicles like buses or RVs paying $40 — a move officials call a “necessary evil” to meet state grant requirements and avoid crumbling infrastructure. The tax, which faces public backlash and overlaps with an existing county fee, is seen as a last resort to bridge a funding gap as state road grants now require local taxes. While the city controller and council president admit it’s tough, they’re also pushing back against state lawmakers for forcing the tax and hoping to later exempt residents from the county fee. Meanwhile, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett vetoed a similar tax hike, highlighting a statewide struggle to pay for roads. The Greenwood ordinance now awaits the mayor’s final approval. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/89199e9e01d76d01