The governing body of New Harmony is made up of a five member council/mayor system.

The council meets once a month to discuss issues relative to the town. Members are elected by popular vote. The council members are responsible for the various departments. The town maintains its own roads, has its own water system. contracts for garbage removal, maintains the parks and cemetery and provides street lighting. Ordinances are in place to deal with nuisances, and other infringements. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office patrols the area on a regular basis and the Harmony Valley Fire Department provides fire protection for the whole valley.

Current Members: Doneva Hecker, Ben Batty, Marva Williams, Beau Shakespear, & Roxanne Hansen

Mission Statement: To inform and provide services in support of the short and long term comprehensive planning, quality of life, environment and economic development of the town of New Harmony.

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