City Council

The City Council of Wabash is the legislative and fiscal body for the city government.  The Council’s seven members are made up of one representative from each of the City’s five Council districts and two at-large members. 

As the legislative body, the Council has the exclusive responsibility of passing or changing local laws (known as ordinances), resolutions, orders, and motions for the City’s government. As the fiscal body, the Council has the authority to levy certain taxes and it has the sole responsibility of adopting a City budget each year.  The Council also appoints members to certain boards and commissions that serve the community in various areas.

Indiana has what is called a “strong mayor” system, so the mayor has most of the executive and administrative power over the city’s daily operations.  The mayor appoints or removes department heads and has veto power over ordinances passed by the Council.  Nevertheless, the Council has the ultimate authority for funding and all money spent on behalf of City taxpayers.

The Wabash City Council members are tasked with representing the interests of the constituents in their district. In addition to proposing, passing, and ratifying policies and ordinances for the City of Wabash, the city council members manage budgets, respond, and resolve complaints from their district constituents.

The City of Wabash is committed to making reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure full participation in public meetings. If you require accommodations to attend or participate, don't hesitate to get in touch with ADA Coordinator, Shelley Hipskind, at Wabash City Hall, 202 S. Wabash St, Wabash, IN 46992, or call (260) 563-4171 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM at least 24 hours before the meeting. Please specify the accommodations needed and every reasonable effort will be made to meet your needs. 

All terms are: 01/01/2020 - 12/31/2027

Scott Long Mayor		Mitzi Pilgrim, R District 5  Councilwoman		Charlie Coyne R. District 4 Councilman
Terry Brewer, R District 3 Councilman		John Burnsworth, R At Large Councilman		Bryan Dillon, R At Large Councilman
Bill Barrows District 1 Councilman		Eric Schoening District 2 Councilman		Doug Lehman City Attorney