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City Update 2026 with Mayor Brandon Sakbun
Published: Jun 18, 2026
181st Intelligence Wing and Terre Haute Regional Airport Poised for Growth in Military Technology and Drone Development
The 181st Intelligence Wing is highlighted as a significant asset to Terre Haute, located near the Terre Haute Regional Airport. It recently hosted the largest Integrated Readiness Training (IRT) exercise conducted by the federal government, a massive state training event funded by the Pentagon. This successful execution was attributed to the collaborative efforts of the city's engineering and redevelopment department, legal department, and the 181st Intelligence Wing working with National Guard staff. The city aims to increase the 181st's mission set and capabilities, leveraging the Terre Haute Regional Airport's long runway. Conversations are underway with federal congressional delegations, the Department of Defense, and the military contractor community to explore designing and building drones and new jets in Terre Haute. This strategic focus on modernizing the military, particularly in drone technology, presents a significant financial and technological opportunity for the city and the region.
Terre Haute Boosts Tourism and Economic Impact with Major Events and Plans for Hotel Expansion
Tourism is identified as a significant asset for Terre Haute, with the Convention and Visitors Bureau working to increase awareness. The city will host the NCAA Cross Country Finals this fall, an event expected to draw many visitors and highlight the need for increased hotel capacity, as current facilities are often fully booked, leading visitors to stay in neighboring communities. This event, along with other sporting events at the aquatic center and improvements to the Wabash Valley Sports Center, underscores a real hotel shortage. The city plans to invest in more hotel space to capture these tourism dollars and support local businesses. Additionally, Terre Haute is preparing for America's 250th celebration at Fairbanks Park on June 27th, featuring a color run, military flyovers, and reenactors, and will host the Terre Haute Air Show in August.
Terre Haute Pursues Comprehensive School Improvement Plan Focused on Innovation and Alternative Funding
Terre Haute is developing a comprehensive plan for its school system, aiming to improve facilities and educational opportunities without relying solely on property tax referendums. A previous referendum failed, leading to the creation of a plan that addresses elementary, middle, and high schools. This new comprehensive plan includes facilities to train future farmers and a renovated facility at IvyTech to prepare students for employment, creating pathways from the classroom to the workforce. The plan involves 'right-sizing' the school system, not to decrease opportunities, but to add new ones and enhance curriculum for college and workforce preparation. The city's oversight committee is exploring financial opportunities to fund school improvements, which has allowed Vigo County to avoid a property tax referendum, unlike 100 other school corporations in Indiana facing similar challenges. The plan encompasses specific improvements for each building, including consolidation strategies and considerations for travel time.
Terre Haute Achieves Strong Fiscal Health with Growing Surpluses and Decreased Tax Rate
The city of Terre Haute has demonstrated strong fiscal management, with the general fund surplus growing from $4.3 million to $5 million and the edit cash balance increasing from $8 million to $13 million under Controller Jessica's leadership. The city has consistently come in under budget annually, with the total budget growing by only 1.47% year-over-year, which is less than inflation. Furthermore, Terre Haute's tax rate has decreased by 10%. These financial achievements allow the city to continue delivering quality projects and services while maintaining fiscal responsibility. Business leaders can support municipal budgets by contributing to initiatives like the Wabash Valley Community Foundation, which utilizes grant-based funding to keep city budgets stable or declining, enabling continued project delivery.
Terre Haute Tackles Housing Gap with Ambitious Development Plans and University Partnerships
The city of Terre Haute is actively addressing a housing gap through intentional and responsible development, aiming to build a city where people want to stay. This includes a multi-pronged approach involving new construction, partnerships, and blight rehabilitation. Initiatives like the Stratstacker program on Liberty Avenue will add 28 homes starting in July 2026. A significant partnership with Indiana State University will facilitate the development of 74 single-family homes on excess property transferred to the city. The Homes for the Future program, funded by ARPA, has already resulted in 395 awarded units with substantial private investment ($97.8 million) and a smaller public investment ($4.2 million), focusing on blight rehabilitation and new construction through infrastructure grants. The city council has also supported multifamily housing developments, adaptive reuse projects, and the city's first residential housing TIF, which will yield 52 new homes on the east side.
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