Third Democrat resigns from council
Prompted by his election as trustee of Lawrence Township, Indianapolis City-County Councilor Steve Talley became the third Democrat to resign this year.
Prompted by his election as trustee of Lawrence Township, Indianapolis City-County Councilor Steve Talley became the third Democrat to resign this year.
In her second term on the Indianapolis City-County Council, Scales is testing the limits of political independence and the patience of her colleagues.
Republican Mayor Greg Ballard’s aides says delayed action on funding proposals could jeopardize pending economic development proposals.
Redevelopment of the Massachusetts Avenue fire station could remain in limbo for the foreseeable future, as Mayor Greg Ballard and council Democrats enter a standoff over tax increment financing districts.
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.