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Ellettsville / Richland

Resources and documents from the Reorganization Committee of Ellettsville-Richland TWP

Act Now

for Our Local Government

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP & THE TOWN OF ELLETTSVILLE

Local leaders and residents are working together to explore a proposed reorganization focused on protecting essential services, strengthening public safety, and planning responsibly for the future.

Why explore reorganization?

State tax law changes (Senate Bill 1) and growing state-level discussion about eliminating township government are increasing pressure on small towns. The proposed reorganization allows Richland Township and Ellettsville to:

  • Protect essential services
  • Strengthen fire and emergency response
  • Support long-term economic stability and growth
  • Keep land use decisions local for Richland Township and Ellettsville residents

Unsure if you live in Richland Township?

What’s happening now?

A Reorganization Committee, supported by resident-led subcommittees, are preparing a full Plan of Reorganization.

Residents are encouraged to participate by applying to serve on subcommittees and attending meetings.

Want to Get Involved?

Video

Videos will be posted to the official YouTube channel after each meeting.

Committee Members

Please email any committee member to book a conversation to your group or organization to explain the Reorganization process and answer questions.

Subcommittee Members

Planning, Finance, and Public Assistance

Elaine Thomsen
ethomsen853@yahoo.com
Roz Gerstman
gerstma@iu.edu
Jerry Cravens
jcravens@ocsbank.com
Richard Matte
rdmatte@gmail.com
Sandy Hash
Sandra198586@gmail.com
Bobbie Summers (Ex-Officio)
rttinv@bluemarble.net

Parks, Recreation, and Cemeteries

James Perry
perry@indiana.edu
Paula Anderson
pyanders@yahoo.com
Valeria Dewar
vdewar@bluemarble.net
Jimmie Durnil (ex officio)
jdurnil@ellettsville.in.us
Denise Line (ex officio)
dline@ellettsville.in.gov

Planning and Zoning

Public Safety

Roads and Streets

Water, Stormwater, and Sewer

Terry Davis
tdavis@benderlumber.com
Conner Collier
ccollier@bfuindiana.com
Curt Hayes
kuddie@aol.com
Mike Farmer (ex officio)
mfarmer@bfuindiana.com
Jeff Farmer
jfarmer@bfuindiana.com

Draft Plan of Reorganization for Richland Township of Monroe County, Indiana and Town of Ellettsville, Indiana (view PDF)