Articles tagged as: Indianapolis City-County Council
November 6, 2017
City-County Council Approves Proposal Urging Redistricting Reform
The council lacks the ability to change redistricting laws, so the vote has no legal binding. But it works to show state legislators its intent to stop partisan gerrymandering.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2017
Indianapolis Considers Moving Confederate Monument
Democrats on the Indianapolis City-County Council are calling for the relocation of a Confederate monument in a city park.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2017
Council Approves Minimum Wage Increase For City, County Workers
The new baseline salary will go into effect on January 1.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2017
Mayor's Office Introduces 2018 Budget, Along With Mantra "Do More With Less"
A significant amount of spending in the new budget is focused on public safety and infrastructure.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2017
City-County Council Approves $20 Million To Plan New Jail
The proposed facility, referred to as a community justice campus, would host a mental health center that complements the mayor's plan for criminal justice reform.
Read MoreMay 1, 2017
Indianapolis Panel To Explore Easing Regulations On Taxis
The Taxi Reform Study Commission will consider lowering the required vehicles per company as well as fees each pays. The group also will mull a more flexible pricing system.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2017
Indianapolis City-County Council Approves Transit Tax Hike
IndyGo says it will use money raised through an increased income tax to expand bus routes and improve infrastructure in densely populated areas.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2017
School Kids Will Ask City To Get More Involved In Slowing Climate Change
members of Youth Power Indiana have spent the last year working with council members to craft their Climate Recovery Resolution.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2016
Indy Council Presents WFYI, Ted Green With Resolution For Crispus Attucks Documentary
The Indianapolis City-County Council presented WFYI President Lloyd Wright and local filmmaker Ted Green with a special resolution Monday night for their combined work on "Attucks: The School That Opened a City."
Read MoreApril 11, 2016
Council Roundup: Public Safety Overhaul, New Flood Maps
Two big early efforts from Mayor Joe Hogsett, a Democrat, won approval from the city-county council Monday night. As did a long-pushed for change to Indianapolis police recruiting policies, but not without some pushback and changes.
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