Upcoming Public Meetings & Boards to Watch
January 2026 | Evansville & Vanderburgh County
| Board / Commission | Date & Time | What This Board Does |
| Port Authority | Jan. 12, 2026 • 12:00 PM | Oversees development, operations, and economic activity related to river ports, transportation infrastructure, and industrial growth along the Ohio River. |
| Design Review Committees | Jan. 13, 2026 • 8:30 AM | Reviews proposed developments and renovations to ensure they meet design standards, aesthetics, and neighborhood compatibility—often impacting downtown and historic areas. |
| Solid Waste District Board | Jan. 13, 2026 • 8:30 AM | Manages waste reduction, recycling programs, landfill oversight, and environmental compliance related to solid waste in the county. |
| Board of County Commissioners & Drainage Board | Jan. 13, 2026 • 9:30 AM | Serves as the county’s executive body, overseeing budgets, contracts, infrastructure, and drainage systems that affect flooding and land use. |
| Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee (AHFAC) | Jan. 13, 2026 • 3:00 PM | Advises on the use of local housing funds to support affordable housing development, rehabilitation, and housing stability initiatives. |
| Evansville Fire Department Merit Commission | Jan. 13, 2026 • 4:00 PM | Oversees hiring, promotions, discipline, and appeals for the Evansville Fire Department to ensure fair and merit-based decisions. |
| Historic Preservation Commission | Jan. 14, 2026 • 11:30 AM | Reviews changes to historic properties and districts to preserve architectural and cultural heritage while balancing development needs. |
| Board of Public Safety | Jan. 14, 2026 • 1:00 PM | Oversees police and fire department policies, disciplinary actions, and public safety matters affecting city services. |
| Land Bank Corporation Board | Jan. 16, 2026 • 9:30 AM | Manages vacant, abandoned, or tax-delinquent properties with the goal of returning them to productive community use. |
| Evansville Climate Collaborative Board | Jan. 20, 2026 • 3:30 PM | Coordinates local climate, sustainability, and resilience efforts, including emissions reduction and environmental planning. |
| Evansville Redevelopment Commission | Jan. 21, 2026 • 8:30 AM | Oversees redevelopment areas, tax increment financing (TIF), and economic development projects across the city. |
| Board of Park Commissioners | Jan. 21, 2026 • 12:00 PM | Governs city parks, recreation facilities, programming, and long-term planning for green spaces. |
| Central Dispatch Board | Jan. 22, 2026 • 8:30 AM | Oversees emergency communications and 911 dispatch services for police, fire, and EMS. |
| Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC) | Jan. 22, 2026 • 1:00 PM | Advises on the use of federal community development funds, including housing, infrastructure, and neighborhood improvement projects. |
| Board of Zoning Appeals | Jan. 22, 2026 • 3:00 PM | Reviews zoning variances and appeals when property owners request exceptions to local zoning rules. |
| Loan Administration Board | Jan. 23, 2026 • 9:30 AM | Reviews and approves loans and financial assistance programs tied to development, small businesses, or housing initiatives. |
| Evansville Police Merit Commission | Jan. 26, 2026 • 4:15 PM | Oversees hiring, promotions, discipline, and appeals within the Evansville Police Department to ensure accountability and fairness. |
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