Articles tagged as: Indianapolis City-County Council
July 13, 2021
Violence Prevention Initiative Passes City-County Council
The Indianapolis City-County Council voted Monday night to approve over $3 million for violence prevention investments.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2021
Equity Not Equality Goal Of New Council Crime Prevention Grants
A crime prevention program in Indianapolis has announced its initial round of grants -- the .
first attempt to equitably allocate funding and resources.
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June 23, 2021
Former Indianapolis Public Library Board Member Says City-County Council Aware Of Racism, Didn’t Act
A former IndyPL board member, who was appointed to the position by the council, said councilors never asked about her experiences on the board, but when she told them about mistreatment involving racism and sexism from IndyPL leadership, nothing happened.
Read MoreJune 22, 2021
IMPD Aiming To Hire More Than 80 New Officers
For years, fewer people have applied to become police officers nationwide. IMPD leaders say that in addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, political tensions in the city and other parts of the country have led to a decrease in recruits.
Read MoreJune 10, 2021
Council Committee Approves $3M In Public Safety Investments Despite Opposition To More Police Funding
Wednesday night, the City-County Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee approved allocating funding to the police department for new technology to better track crime and hold officers accountable. The move received criticism from the public.
Read MoreJune 7, 2021
City-County Council Ratifies Orders To End Mask Mandates For Some
The council passed a proposal to ratify public health orders, including increased capacity for businesses -- many places to 75 percent.
Read MoreMay 25, 2021
New Proposal Codifies Rules Of Canal
The Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee passed the proposal that would prohibit activities including swimming, fishing and kayaking in the canal.
Read MoreMay 13, 2021
Neighborhood Streets Focus Of Latest Circle City Forward Investment
Residential streets past due for repairs will get an overhaul with a new $25 million investment.
Read MoreMay 12, 2021
Indianapolis Plans For COVID Relief Funds
The city of Indianapolis is planning to allocate $3.6 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding.
Read MoreMay 11, 2021
Indianapolis Officials Back Mask Mandate, Capacity Limits
The Democratic-controlled Indianapolis council voted 19-5 along party lines Monday night to keep the mask mandate and rules that restrict restaurants to 75 percent indoor capacity and bars to 50 percent capacity.
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