Indy Dems remain in disarray following council coup
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Council panel OKs spending $55M for some justice center construction costs
The same proposal also authorizes the city to spend $4.2 million for the acquisition of 140 acres of land from Citizens Energy Group as the site for the new jail, courthouses and mental health center.
After ‘coup,’ new council president increases GOP power despite Democratic control
Republican Minority Leader Mike McQuillen said the decision by the council’s president, Stephen Clay, showed “we’ve basically seen the Democratic caucus fall apart in some regards.”
Special prosecutor to handle child molestation charges against Jeff Miller
The Republican council member had requested a special prosecutor because Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry, a Democrat, had donated to Miller’s political opponent, Emily Shrock, in the last election. Shrock also formerly worked in the prosecutor’s office.
Indy council president Lewis ousted in ‘coup’ by pastor facing sexual misconduct allegation
Five Democrats joined nine Republicans on the council to propel Stephen Clay over the finish line for the body’s top leadership post.
Broad Ripple project to get $2.7M boost from city bonds
The developer-backed bonds will support a 87-unit, $18.9 million mixed-use apartment building that’s been in the works for about two years.
Jeff Miller expelled from Indy council GOP caucus
Miller has been charged with three felony counts of child molestation. However, he has been adamant about remaining on the council.
City rolls out community match program for infrastructure projects
Mayor Joe Hogsett on Thursday announced a new public-private partnership program that will award up to $4 million next year in matching funds to community organizations for certain infrastructure projects.
Jeff Miller’s presence causes disturbance at neighborhood meeting
Miller was charged with child molesting in November after two 10-year-old girls told police he inappropriately touched and massaged them at his Fletcher Place home.
Miller finally comments on his City-County Council status
Indianapolis City-County Council member Jeff Miller has finally explained his reasons for remaining on the council—more than two weeks after he was charged with three felony counts of child molesting.
Indy Council approves tax abatement for Infosys
The 10-year tax abatement will apply to IT equipment of up to $400 million.
Council leaders strip Miller of committee assignments in wake of arrest
City-County Council Republicans have called for Jeff Miller to step down after he was charged with child molesting, but it appears he intends to remain on the council.
Indy Republicans vexed that Miller remains on council after arrest
The Republican caucus of the City-County Council released a statement Tuesday strongly urging Jeff Miller, who was charged with child molesting last week, to resign from the council.
GOP chair: Miller has resigned from council after being charged with child molestation
Jeffrey Miller was charged Friday with three felony counts of child molesting after two 10-year-old girls told police he inappropriately touched and massaged them at his house.
Councilor Miller charged with 3 felony counts of child molesting
Jeff Miller, a Republican member of the Indianapolis City-County Council, has been charged with three felony counts of child molesting after two 10-year-old girls told police he inappropriately touched and massaged them at his house.
Proposed fee for Mile Square property owners attracts opposition
Downtown Indy is encountering resistance from some big property owners to its plan to create an economic improvement district that would raise about $3 million annually through a fee.
Police conducting sex-crimes probe searched Councilor Miller’s home
The search of City-County Councilor Jeff Miller's home occurred Oct. 21. The warrant sought “any and all hand held body massagers, or massage tools or implements."
Hogsett’s budget plan passes with wide support despite underfunding concerns
Despite the overwhelming council support, many Republicans expressed concerns about the possibility that the budget is underfunded.
Council approves new left-turn restrictions in advance of Red Line
The Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday night approved a plan to limit left turns at dozens of intersections on Meridian Street and College Avenue in preparation for the impending Red Line bus rapid-transit project.
Indy agrees to deal with Carmel to approve 96th Street roundabouts
The Carmel City Council still has to approve the agreement, which would allow the suburb to continue its plan to construct roundabouts along 96th Street at three intersections.