Overview: During a recent meeting of the Indianapolis City-County Council’s Administration and Finance Committee, multifaceted discussions centered on the challenges of managing election expenses and workforce retention amid budget constraints. The Marion County Election Board presented a substantial budget request, reflecting the financial pressures of an upcoming election year, including increased salaries for poll workers and security measures at election facilities. Meanwhile, the committee also addressed broader city management issues, including efforts to automate city services and the need for equitable workforce compensation.