- IN
- Marion County
- 8/13/25
- 143 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Indianapolis City-County Council’s Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee meeting on August 13, 2025, primarily focused on the issues of funding challenges and judicial innovations affecting the city’s public safety and criminal justice systems. The meeting covered various topics, from grant funding uncertainties impacting the operations of various agencies to innovative approaches within the judicial system to address eviction cases and community service work programs.
- IN
- Marion County
- 8/12/25
- 132 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Indianapolis City-County Council’s Administration and Finance committee meeting focused on discussions regarding income tax rate changes, collective bargaining rights, and budget allocations, all aimed at enhancing public safety and addressing community needs. The most notable topic was a proposal to modify income tax rates to provide increased funding for public safety departments. This proposal includes reducing the levy freeze rate to accommodate a 25% supplemental distribution, with the anticipated impact on community funding over the next two years sparking considerable debate.
- IN
- Marion County
- 8/7/25
- 11 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Indianapolis City-County Council’s Municipal Corporations Committee has approved a proposal from the Health and Hospitals Corporation to issue refunding bonds worth up to $150 million. The goal is to refinance existing debt related to the Eskenazi Hospital project, initially funded through bonds issued in 2010. This proposal will now go to the full Council for final adoption.
- IN
- Marion County
- 7/23/25
- 31 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Indianapolis City-County Council’s Community Affairs Committee meeting focused heavily on the appointment of Amanda Hony as the new director of the Animal Care Services Agency. The committee emphasized the need for strong leadership and community collaboration to address persistent challenges related to animal welfare and management. The proposal for Hony’s appointment was recommended for approval.
- IN
- Marion County
- 7/16/25
- 110 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Indianapolis City-County Council’s Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee convened to deliberate on a proposed ordinance to tighten curfew hours for minors, reflecting growing concerns over youth violence and public safety in the city. The proposal aims to advance curfew hours for youths aged 15 to 17 to 11:00 PM on weekends and 9:00 PM on weekdays, while those under 15 would have a 9:00 PM curfew daily. This ordinance would remain in effect for 120 days unless further action is taken by the council.
