Indianapolis City-County Council

Happy New Year from the Indianapolis City-County Council!

Happy Holidays from the Indianapolis City-County Council!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2016

Media Statement from Indianapolis City-County Council President Maggie A. Lewis regarding departure of Chief Troy Riggs.

INDIANAPOLIS - "I want to thank Chief Troy Riggs for his dedication to our city serving as both Chief of IMPD and Director of Public Safety. I along with my colleagues on the Council am appreciative of his commitment to public safety and keeping the interests of our residents at the forefront of his efforts. We look forward to working alongside the Mayor and his team to identify a new leader and send a special thank you to all those who have accepted the call to serve."

The Council recognized Mr. Leroy Sykes Jr. for his service during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Accepting the honor was his son.

Council recognizes Riley Hospital for Children for their commitment to educating the parents they serve.

Council approves numerous proposals adding intersection controls in numerous districts throughout the city.

Council approves need to lease space for office space on Ohio Street for use by the Marion County Prosecutors Office.

Council approves Proposal 473 establishing interest in the purchase of temporary and perpetual easements on land owned by Butler University.

City-County Council meeting tonight! Can't attend? Watch us via http://ow.ly/sIWN306QmMI.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 19, 2016

Media Statement from Indianapolis City-County Council President Maggie A. Lewis regarding Council compensation

INDIANAPOLIS - "For the past several months, Vice President Adamson and Majority Leader Gray and Admin and Finance Committee Chair Simpson have led members of the Council in developing a proposal that will ensure all Councillors are paid equitably for their service. Our plan was to vote on this proposal tonight.

We were recently informed that the State's review of our 2017 budget will not be completed until after the first of the year. Because of this delay we have been left with no other alternative then to postpone this vote and any new budgetary expenditures until our city budget is approved."

“As City-County Councillors, we don’t clock out at the end of the day,” said Councillor Joe Simpson. “Our work is around the clock and because of this it is my hope that the state will swiftly approve our city budget so that we may move forward with legislation that will serve in the best interest of our residents and those who carry the responsibility of serving in their best interest,” he added.

Local Director and WFYI Honored for Work on Crispus Attucks Documentary

Local Director and WFYI Honored for Work on Crispus Attucks Documentary   Contact: Kristian Little Stricklen               Indianapolis City-County Council               [email protected]                317.495.8817  

Media Statement from Indianapolis City-County Council President Maggie A. Lewis regarding the passing of Mayor William "Bill" Hudnut

INDIANAPOLIS - “Today, we lost an individual who many call the architect of our great city, Mayor William “Bill” Hudnut.

Mayor Hudnut was a visionary leader whose contributions forever changed the lives of families throughout our city. Committed to elevating the profile of Indianapolis, our community continues to stand on the shoulders of his many contributions and has been the beneficiary of his passion and commitment.

Ecclesiastes 7:1 says, “a good name is better than fine perfume and the day of death, better than the day of birth”. Rest well Mayor Hudnut for you have earned it. I encourage our entire community to join me in keeping the entire Hudnut family in your thoughts and prayers.”

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