Your City. Your Access. | Online Tools for Transparency and Access • Shelbyville, IN
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Since launching its redesigned website in October 2024, the City of Shelbyville has introduced several online transparency tools to enhance public access to government information and services, including an Agenda & Minutes Portal for city meetings, a Notify Me alert system for customizable notifications, and a Report an Issue tool for submitting non-emergency concerns. The platform also provides access to police reports and enables residents to submit public records requests directly to the Clerk-Treasurer, with city officials describing the initiative as a commitment to making local government more accessible and responsive 24/7.
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News Flash Your City. Your Access. | Online Tools for Transparency and Access Press Releases Posted on June 14, 2025 Shelbyville, IN – Since the launch of its new, user-friendly website in October 2024, the City of Shelbyville has prioritized public transparency, accessibility, and citizen engagement. Now, residents can explore a growing suite of online tools that make it easier than ever to stay informed, report issues, and access public records 24/7. "We built this platform to serve as a 24-hour City Hall," said Jenna Martin, Director of Public Relations. "Whether you're looking up meeting minutes at midnight or reporting a pothole during your lunch break, the tools are now in your hands." Key Features of the Website Include: 1. Agenda & Minutes Portal Stay connected to your local government with access to agendas, minutes, and meeting materials from City Council, Board of Works, and other city boards. Documents are archived for easy reference, and the portal is updated regularly to provide timely information to the public. Direct access: www.shelbyville.in.gov/AgendaCenter 2. Notify Me™ Alerts Never miss an update again. With the Notify Me portal, residents can subscribe to receive email or text message alerts about city news, calendar events, public meetings, bid postings, and more. It’s simple to sign up and fully customizable. Sign up here: www.shelbyville.in.gov/NotifyMe 3. Report an Issue From streetlight outages to road concerns, the Report an Issue tool empowers residents to submit non-emergency concerns directly to the appropriate city department. With integrated mapping, tracking, and optional contact info, citizens can feel confident that their voices are heard and responded to. Submit a report: www.shelbyville.in.gov/Report 4. Public Records Requests & Police Reports: If information isn’t readily available on the site, residents may submit a public records request directly to Clerk-Treasurer Scott Asher at sasher@cityofshelbyvillein.com. Police reports are available through a dedicated portal at: www.shelbyville.in.gov/policereports A Transparent Future The City of Shelbyville remains committed to growing public trust and civic engagement through continued investment in digital services. The recent website overhaul, supported by CivicPlus, was designed to ensure that local government remains open, responsive, and accessible. "Transparency isn’t a buzzword to us. It’s a commitment to making sure every citizen has access to the information they need to be informed and involved," said Mayor Scott Furgeson. For more information and to explore the online tools yourself, visit www.shelbyville.in.gov. Media Contact: Jenna Martin Director of Public Relations City of Shelbyville jmartin@cityofshelbyvillein.com Related News Now Live: Next Door. Next Level. Podcast — Meet a Neighbor, Build Connection Press Releases Posted on February 02, 2026 | Last Updated on April 10, 2026 Naomi Garringer received the Inaugural Shizuoka Sister City Trip Scholarship Press Releases Posted on February 11, 2026 Panel discussion held with city leaders at Wortman Family Civic Theatre Press Releases Posted on February 02, 2026 | Last Updated on April 10, 2026 POET Bioprocessing - Shelbyville To Expand, Double Production Press Releases Posted on January 07, 2026 Construction Starting on I-74 in Shelby County Press Releases Posted on April 10, 2026
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