Upcoming Public Meetings & Why They Matter
We may not be able to cover every public meeting, but these meetings are open to the public — and community participation matters.
Boards and commissions make decisions that affect daily life in Evansville. Attending a meeting or offering public comment gives residents a chance to see how decisions are made, ask questions, and have their voices heard.
| Meeting | Date & Time | Why These Meetings Matter |
| Evansville Police Merit Commission | Feb. 9, 2026 – 4:15 PM | These meetings affect police accountability, leadership decisions, and how law enforcement standards are enforced in the city. |
| City Council Meeting | Feb. 9, 2026 – 5:30 PM | City Council decisions shape local laws, spending priorities, and how city government responds to residents’ needs. |
| Design Review Committees | Feb. 10, 2026 – 8:30 AM | These meetings influence how neighborhoods look, how new development fits into the city, and whether projects move forward. |
| Solid Waste District Board (Cancelled) | Feb. 10, 2026 – 8:30 AM | When active, this board impacts environmental health, recycling access, and long-term waste planning. |
| Board of County Commissioners & Drainage Board | Feb. 10, 2026 – 9:30 AM | Decisions affect roads, flooding prevention, public projects, and county-level services. |
| Affordable Housing Fund Advisory Committee (AHFAC) | Feb. 10, 2026 – 3:00 PM | These meetings influence where housing dollars go and who benefits from programs aimed at addressing housing insecurity. |
| Evansville Fire Department Merit Commission | Feb. 10, 2026 – 4:00 PM | The commission helps ensure fairness, professionalism, and leadership accountability in fire services. |
| Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (PTABOA) | Feb. 11, 2026 – 8:15 AM | These decisions directly affect how much residents pay in property taxes and whether assessments are fair. |
| Historic Preservation Commission | Feb. 11, 2026 – 11:30 AM | These meetings balance development with preservation and protect the city’s historic character. |
| Board of Public Safety | Feb. 11, 2026 – 1:00 PM | Actions taken here affect public safety leadership, accountability, and departmental operations. |
| Citizen’s Advisory Committee (CAC) | Feb. 12, 2026 – 1:00 PM | The CAC ensures resident voices are included in decisions about neighborhood investment and federal funding. |
| Evansville Climate Collaborative Board | Feb. 17, 2026 – 3:30 PM | These meetings influence environmental policy, resilience planning, and long-term climate action. |
| Evansville Redevelopment Commission | Feb. 18, 2026 – 8:30 AM | ERC decisions shape redevelopment, tax incentives, and investment in targeted areas of the city. |
| Board of Park Commissioners | Feb. 18, 2026 – 12:00 PM | These meetings affect park access, maintenance, programming, and quality of life for residents. |
| Board of Zoning Appeals | Feb. 19, 2026 – 3:00 PM | Zoning decisions can change how property is used and impact nearby neighborhoods. |
| Land Bank Corporation Board | Feb. 20, 2026 – 9:30 AM | These meetings impact neighborhood revitalization, property reuse, and long-term community stability. |
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