Upcoming Local Government Meetings – Evansville

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October 2, 2025

These boards and commissions shape decisions about land use, safety, housing, public works, and civil rights. Most meetings are open to the public, and many include opportunities for residents to speak or submit feedback.

Date & TimeMeetingPurpose
October 6, 2025 – 12:00 PMPort Authority of Evansville Board of DirectorsOversees riverfront development, port operations, and related economic activity
October 6, 2025 – 05:30 PMCity Council MeetingSets city policies, passes ordinances, and approves budgets
October 7, 2025 – 08:30 AMEvansville Redevelopment CommissionGuides redevelopment projects, TIF districts, and economic revitalization efforts
October 7, 2025 – 09:30 AMBoard of County Commissioners & Drainage BoardManages county government operations, infrastructure, and drainage systems
October 8, 2025 – 11:30 AMHistoric Preservation CommissionProtects and designates historic landmarks and districts
October 8, 2025 – 01:00 PMBoard Of Public SafetyOversees police and fire department rules, discipline, and promotions
October 8, 2025 – 03:00 PMVanderburgh County Council Meeting / 2026 Budget AdoptionControls county finances and adopts the annual budget
October 8, 2025 – 03:00 PMMBE/WBE Utilization BoardPromotes participation of minority- and women-owned businesses in city contracts
October 13, 2025 – 04:15 PMEvansville Police Merit CommissionHandles hiring, promotions, and discipline of police officers
October 14, 2025 – 08:30 AMDesign Review CommitteesReviews building and design proposals in designated districts
October 14, 2025 – 03:00 PMAffordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee (AHFAC)Advises on use of local housing funds to support affordable housing
October 14, 2025 – 04:00 PMEvansville Fire Department Merit CommissionHandles hiring, promotions, and discipline of firefighters
October 15, 2025 – 12:00 PMBoard of Park CommissionersOversees city parks, recreation programs, and green spaces
October 16, 2025 – 03:00 PMBoard Of Zoning AppealsGrants variances and special land use exceptions to zoning laws
October 17, 2025 – 09:30 AMLand Bank Corporation BoardManages acquisition and reuse of vacant or tax-delinquent properties
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Rasheedah Ajibade

Rasheedah Ajibade is the Editor-in-Chief of Our Times Newspaper, where she sets the editorial vision and voice of the publication, oversees newsroom operations, and leads content strategy focused on informing, empowering, and uplifting the community. She brings a strong background in community development and public service, with experience in organizational leadership and program management.

Rasheedah holds a Master of Science in Public Service Administration from the University of Evansville and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the University of Southern Indiana. She is an Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC®) through the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE) and periodically writes a financial column for Our Times, helping readers strengthen financial literacy and build long-term financial stability.

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