THE FOLLOWING IS A NEWS-GAZETTE ARTICLE BY JENNIFER BAILEY
ABOVE: An Indianola Village Board trustee says the village’s population, which has been at 250 in recent years, is now down to fewer than 200, which is causing issues in filling board seats.
INDIANOLA — A ballot question being posed to Indianola voters will decide the future direction of the village and if its board keeps operating or if Carroll Township or Vermilion County officials have to step in.
The Nov. 3 election referendum question being posed to village of Indianola voters is: “Shall the Board of Trustees of the Village of Indianola be comprised of four members rather than six members?”
Trustee Candace St. Pierre said only three positions are currently filled, by herself, Joey Quick and Suzette Carpenter.
Hollie Austin serves as village president and Heather Lamb is village clerk.
According to Austin, “our ability to sustain an independent local government is at a critical juncture.”
Despite ongoing efforts to recruit residents willing to serve, they currently have only three trustees.
Maintaining a quorum has become increasingly dfficult. A single absence due to illness or a work conflict can prevent them from holding a meeting.
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