Articles tagged as: Indianapolis City-County Council
April 1, 2024
All-girls charter school approved by City-County Council to open in Washington Township
The council passed a resolution to rezone 10 acres along Michigan Road for the Girls IN STEM Academy.
Read MoreMarch 6, 2024
"Faith has always paired with action." First-term City-County Councilor Perkins talks religion and priorities
New council member Dr. Carlos Perkins talks about the impact religion has on local politics and his priorities for his first year on the council.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2024
City-County council addresses affordable housing, new leadership and eclipse plans
The Indianapolis City County Council held its full monthly meeting Monday night.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2024
New attorney positions aims to prosecute more on federal level in Indianapolis
Indianapolis has hired the first of three attorneys whose jobs will be to prosecute more people on the federal level for violent crimes.
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2024
Fatal crash review updates and controversial development project passed by council
The Indianapolis City-County Council held its monthly meeting Monday night, and approved controversial rezoning for a development project.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2024
Repeal of downtown economic tool one step closer at statehouse
A bill to repeal a funding tool for downtown Indianapolis passed the Indiana House Tuesday evening. The Economic Enhancement District, or EED, was passed by the City-County Council last year after 2023 state legislation allowed the move.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2024
Economic enhancement tool for downtown Indianapolis targeted by state lawmakers
Indiana lawmakers voted to pass a bill that blocks Indianapolis from the creation of an economic enhancement district for the Mile Square.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2024
New City-County Council members take their seats
A new Indianapolis City-County Council gathered for its first full meeting Monday night. It’s the first full meeting for the 25-member council that was sworn in with seven new members.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2023
A long-time City-County Councilor reflects before retirement
An Indianapolis City-County Council member who has represented his district for 20 years is retiring at the end of 2023. William "Duke" Oliver is an Indianapolis native with deep roots in the community that he's served. Oliver sat down with WFYI's Jill Sheridan to talk about his history on the council.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2023
Indianapolis City-County Council finishes up 2023 business
The Indianapolis City-County Council held its final meeting of 2023 Monday, and a number of significant measures saw final passage.
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