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- Marion County
- 4/8/25
- 41 Minutes
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Overview: The Indianapolis City-County Council’s Education Committee meeting highlighted a significant initiative to ensure all students in Indianapolis read at grade level by 2030, backed by the City Connects program. This program, supported by American Rescue Plan funding and led by Jillian Lane from Marquette University, integrates various student support mechanisms across public and charter schools.
- IN
- Marion County
- 4/7/25
- 55 Minutes
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Overview: The Indianapolis City-County Council meeting was marked by the unanimous approval of a resolution commemorating the legacy of Ernie Pyle, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and the passage of significant proposals aimed at economic development, public safety, and community recognition. The council also approved the issuance of bonds for the City Hall reuse project, despite mixed sentiments regarding financial backing.
- IN
- Marion County
- 4/2/25
- 7 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent meeting of the Indianapolis City-County Council Municipal Corporations Committee, the committee focused on the appointment of Adrian Slash to the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation Board of Directors, commonly known as IndyGo. Slash, an Indianapolis native, expressed his eagerness to serve the community. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that the corporation effectively communicates with the committee and the public, committing to act as a bridge between the board and the community. Slash’s professional background includes leadership roles in various organizations, such as serving as the chairman of the Indiana Civil Rights Commission since 2017, which he believes equips him to contribute to the board’s objectives. The committee, after a brief discussion, voted to move the proposal forward, recommending Slash’s appointment to the full council for approval.
- IN
- Marion County
- 3/19/25
- 6 Minutes
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Overview: The Indianapolis City-County Council’s Community Affairs Committee decided to postpone the reappointment of Tasha Ahmed to the Indianapolis Community Food Access Advisory Commission, citing concerns over her attendance record. Meanwhile, Kate Howe was successfully reappointed, emphasizing the progress made in addressing food insecurity.
- IN
- Marion County
- 3/13/25
- 31 Minutes
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Overview: In a meeting of the Indianapolis City-County Council’s Public Works Committee on March 13, 2025, discussions centered around speed limit reductions and amendments to snow removal policies. The committee moved to recommend several proposals aimed at improving transportation safety, including a noteworthy endorsement of speed limit reductions across various districts and the adjustment of snow removal priorities.
