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Former council president to become city's chief of staff
May 2, 2012
IBJ StaffChris Cotterill, chief of staff to Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, plans to leave the administration and return to private
business, the city announced Wednesday. City-County Councilman Ryan Vaughn has resigned from his seat to replace Cotterill.
MoreMayor signs tougher public smoking ordinance
April 19, 2012
IBJ StaffThe ordinance, which takes effect at 6 a.m. on June 1, expands existing citywide restrictions against indoor public smoking
to include bowling alleys, hotel rooms and most bars.
MoreCity-County Council OKs new smoking-ban proposal
April 16, 2012
IBJ StaffThe City-County Council voted 20-9 Monday night to approve another proposal that would strengthen Indianapolis' public
smoking ban.
MoreSmoking ban proposal advances to City-County Council
April 4, 2012
The new proposal, which passed through committee Tuesday night, is nearly identical to the last measure except that it no
longer bans smoking at existing private clubs. That addition prompted Mayor Greg Ballard to veto the previous version.
MoreCouncilors to introduce new smoking-ban proposal
March 21, 2012
IBJ Staff and Associated PressTwo City-County Councilors are prepared to take another stab at enacting a stronger public smoking ban in Indianapolis. And
this time they think Mayor Greg Ballard will approve.
MoreMayor names two new department directors
March 15, 2012
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard on Thursday appointed new directors for the Department of Public Works and the Department
of Parks and Recreation.
MoreCity-County Council member gives salary to local library
February 21, 2012
Steve Talley will donate his council salary over the next four years, which totals about $52,000, to launch an endowment through
the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation in honor of his late wife, Donna.
MoreCouncilor seeks review of city's TIF-district strategy
February 11, 2012
Cory SchoutenBrian Mahern, a Democrat on the City-County Council, plans to propose a study commission to examine the effectiveness of TIF
districts, how property tax caps will affect them, and ways to increase transparency for the complicated financing vehicles.
MoreBallard to veto tougher smoking-ban proposal
February 9, 2012
IBJ StaffIndianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard plans to veto a proposed ordinance that would expand the city’s public smoking ban,
his spokesman confirmed Thursday.
MoreCity-County committee nixes tougher smoking ban
December 14, 2011
IBJ Staff and Associated PressThe City-County Council's Rules and Public Policy Committee voted 6-2 Tuesday night against sending a tough smoking-ban
proposal to a full council.
MorePlowman receives 40-month federal sentence
December 1, 2011
Scott OlsonA federal judge on Thursday afternoon sentenced former City-County Councilor Lincoln Plowman to 40 months in prison for attempted
extortion and bribery.
MoreProsecutors recommend 6-1/2 years for Plowman
December 1, 2011
Scott OlsonThe former City-County Councilor, convicted in September on federal bribery and attempted extortion charges, is scheduled
to be sentenced Thursday afternoon.
MoreLEADING QUESTIONS: Council prez takes 11th-hour run at ban, redistricting
November 30, 2011
Mason King
Why is Ryan Vaughn ending his tenure as City-County Council president with two hot-button
proposals? Can he get the votes for a stronger smoking ban? How does he react to a call for his removal?
City-County Council Republican to propose tougher smoking ban
November 15, 2011
IBJ Staff, Associated PressThe Republican president of the City-County Council in Indianapolis says his party plans to introduce an expanded smoking
ban that would take effect before the Super Bowl.
MoreNew Republican councilor beat long odds
November 11, 2011
Francesca JaroszRepublican Jeff Miller's wife died three months before the Nov. 8 election, but he kept campaigning for City-County Council—and
won in a district that leans Democratic against an incumbent.
MoreOutsider appeal, moderate stance helped Ballard win
November 9, 2011
Francesca JaroszMayor Greg Ballard maintained an appeal as a political outsider and moderate Republican that drew enough Democratic support
to secure him a second term Tuesday, experts said.
MoreDems gain 16-13 edge on City-County Council
November 9, 2011
Francesca JaroszDemocrats won control of the Indianapolis City-County Council on Tuesday, capturing 16 of 29 seats and taking over the city’s
legislative body for the first time since 2007.
MoreFew polling problems reported in Marion County
November 8, 2011
IBJ Staff and Associated PressIndiana voters are deciding Tuesday who will lead their cities for the next four years, providing an early barometer of their
mood heading into a presidential election year.
MoreMayoral election outcome could hinge on turnout
November 7, 2011
Francesca JaroszThe fate of mayoral and City-County Council candidates in Tuesday’s election is likely to come down to turnout in a
few key districts, including Center Township and southern Marion County.
MoreControl of City-County Council hangs in balance
October 22, 2011
Francesca JaroszSeveral close City-County Council races this fall are expected to make the battle over which party controls Indianapolis’
legislative body fiercely competitive.
MoreJudge denies Plowman request to overturn convictions
September 29, 2011
Former City-County Councilor Lincoln Plowman had asked a judge to overturn his attempted extortion and bribery convictions
after a jury found him guilty of the charges Sept. 15.
MoreCity-County Councilor Nytes named library CEO
September 22, 2011
IBJ StaffCity-County Councilor Jackie Nytes was chosen as the next CEO of the Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library on Thursday
night by the system's board of trustees.
MoreFormer City-County Councilor Plowman found guilty
September 15, 2011
Scott OlsonFormer City County Councilor Lincoln Plowman, found guilty Thursday afternoon of federal bribery and attempted extortion charges,
will await sentencing on home detention.
MoreJury hears closing arguments in Plowman case
September 15, 2011
Scott OlsonFormer City-County Councilor Lincoln Plowman is accused of using his official position to collect $6,000 to help gain zoning
approval for a new strip club. He's charged with bribery and attempted extortion.
MorePOULAKIDAS: Raise demands for city-county councilors
September 10, 2011
Kostas Poulakidas / Special to IBJWhy is not our expectation that councilors come up with original ideas and solutions to the daily problems our communities
face so we know they are qualified?
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Doc, a few important errors in your statements:
(1) The developer is spending the CITY'S money (the city is paying for the cost of the garage), so the city can damn well insist on a quality design.
(2) The LAW requires the proposed building to comply with design standards, and insisting that people follow the law is not giving anyone the "run-around."
(3) A two-week delay to make some minimal aesthetic improvements is hardly a great imposition being imposed on the developer.
(4) If the developer would rather build a crappy building elsewhere with their own money, then they are welcome to pick up and do so.
(4) Indianapolis is a major city, not some podunk town that needs to spread its legs for any developer that throws the place a sideways glance. Indianapolis should insist on the best, not settle for junk. Accepting anything is not going to make Indianapolis grow any faster (not sure where you got that silly notion from), nor is Indianapolis a slow-growth city compared to similarly sized city's in the Midwest.
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