(La Porte, IN) - City employees in La Porte will not receive a pay increase next year.

 

Dwindling revenue from statewide property tax reform was cited by Mayor Tom Dermody as the reason before the city council Monday night voted unanimously in favor of next year’s salaries.

 

City employees will receive bonuses, which is a more affordable option, to make up for not receiving a raise.

 

City councilwoman Laura Konieczny, who seemed disappointed more can’t be done financially right now, called the employees the city’s greatest asset.

 

She said they come to work and do their jobs, no matter what the circumstances, “damn well.”

 

Dermody said bonuses will be paid next year to all full time staff and permanent part time employees.