City-County Council announces last Indianapolis redistricting forum
The event will be remote. The Zoom meeting is set for Feb. 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., and is open to any interested Marion County resident with registration online.
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Rocky Ripple residents push back on demolitions in cost-cutting anti-flood plan
Three years after Rocky Ripple approved a no-demolition plan for a new floodwall, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works has unveiled a tweaked plan that would involve destruction of as many as 14 houses and the Rocky Ripple Town Hall.
Cycling legend Major Taylor’s bike returning to Indianapolis for exhibition
The California-based U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame announced Wednesday that it was loaning the bike to the Indiana State Museum for an exhibit opening in March.
Indianapolis delays suit against apartment owner, citing interested buyer
The city had been poised to file suit against the owner of troubled Nora-area apartment complex Lakeside Pointe, but is delaying legal action in hopes of a change in ownership.
Central Indiana fair housing group to get $1M in Fannie Mae settlement
The Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana and 20 other fair housing organizations across the country announced Monday that they have reached a $53 million agreement with Fannie Mae to settle a discrimination suit.
House, Senate remain at odds over tax, vaccine legislation at session’s halfway point
Lawmakers are also debating bills about teaching race and gender issues in schools, energy issues and economic development incentives.
Some Black Democratic leaders call on Marion County party chair to resign
Some Black Indianapolis-area elected officials accused Marion County Democratic Party Chair Kate Sweeney Bell of running discriminatory selection processes for slating and precinct committee people.
City seeks new uses for old jail buildings downtown
Indianapolis hopes to spur development with a request for development proposals for historic buildings at 752 E. Market St. and 730 E. Washington St.
Q&A: Behind City-County Council’s redistricting forums
IBJ talked to City-County Council Chief Financial Officer and Policy Director Brandon Herget to learn how council staff chose the forum locations, why it contracted out the hosting work and how feedback will actually get used.
City health and safety office adds first violence reduction leader
Tony Lopez was named deputy director of violence reduction and will oversee the city’s peacemaker program, which is in the midst of hiring 50 people.
City threatens nuisance suit against owner of troubled Nora apartment complex
Conditions at Lakeside Pointe have been on the decline for years. Residents have reported going weeks without hot water, air conditioning and heating; raw sewage leaks; and a dozen fires.
Elliott to retire as CEO of Gleaners Food Bank
John Elliott plans to retire from the organization in September 2022 after six years as chief executive, he announced Monday.
Airport program manager to head Indy procurement diversity office
David Fredricks, previously a supplier-diversity program manager for the Indianapolis Airport Authority, has been named director of the Office of Minority and Women Business Development.
Assessment and Intervention Center takes on broad mandate
Originally intended to divert low-level, nonviolent offenders from criminal justice apparatus, the AIC has assessed 1,700 residents for struggles with mental health or substance abuse disorders.
City pushes for more affordable housing in trio of development requests
The Department of Metropolitan Development is calling for proposals for vacant, city-owned sites in Martindale-Brightwood, in the Sherman Park area and on the near-west side of Indianapolis.
State lawmakers spar with Marion County sheriff over funding control
An Indiana Senate bill sponsored by Indianapolis Republicans would prevent Democrat Sheriff Kerry Forestal from spending commissary fund money unless it is appropriated by the Indianapolis City-County Council.
Holcomb appointee announces challenge to Marion County Prosecutor Mears
Cyndi Carrasco, former deputy general counsel for Gov. Eric Holcomb, announced her decision Tuesday to take on Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears.
Community forums to encourage public input on City-County Council redistricting
As Indianapolis embarks on the once-a-decade task of redrawing City-County Council districts, officials are soliciting public input at community forums in January and February.
Community leaders form land trusts to tackle affordable housing shortage
A wide range of neighborhood organizations and residents think they’ve found an approach that could keep property affordable indefinitely.
City taking redevelopment proposals for City Market wing, Jail II, Arrestee Processing Center
The Department of Metropolitan Development on Thursday released two requests for proposals covering the three structures to developers.