The councilors behind the proposal say it's meant to address aggressive panhandling. Some who oppose it say it criminalizes homelessness.

Some who support the ordinance say downtown panhandlers are creating safety concerns and hurting business.

Shreve represented District 23 on the council from 2013 to 2016. Now he'll represent District 16, which includes Fountain Square and Old Southside.

The funding is a key part of Mayor Joe Hogsett's 2019 city budget and it could finance a variety of projects - streets, bridges, traffic signals, curbs and sidewalk improvements.

The City-County Council created a commission to study infrastructure. WFYI's Drew Daudelin sat down with Councilor Jared Evans, the commission chair, to talk about their goals.

The charges against the councilor came after two girls, both 10 years old, told police during witness interviews that Miller touched them inappropriately.

The City-County Council heard Mayor Joe Hogsett's proposed 2019 budget and passed a resolution recognizing gun violence as a public health issue.

IndyGo's Marion County Transit Plan -- to increase service and introduce rapid transit lines -- may take a step forward next month.

The event is part of a new initiative from Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett to connect city services to people around Marion County.

Most of the council's debate, which lasted over an hour, focused on who would enforce the new rules and regulations.