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Indianapolis-Marion County governance is currently focused on economic development and zoning modernization, with the Metropolitan Development Commission actively approving mixed-use residential projects, commercial facilities, and tax abatement incentives for major employers like Waste Management. Community investment priorities span public safety infrastructure (technology upgrades, personnel), opioid crisis response (recovery housing and treatment awareness), and quality-of-life improvements (parks, youth facilities, stormwater management). Recurring themes include property tax abatement strategies for economic revitalization, infrastructure investment exceeding $500 million, and addressing social issues including homelessness and substance abuse. The broader governance focus emphasizes maintaining balanced budgets while fulfilling collective bargaining commitments and advancing criminal justice reform initiatives.
Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing (January 7, 2026) Meeting Notice
The Metropolitan Development Commission of Indianapolis-Marion County held a public hearing on January 7, 2026, where it approved several zoning petitions and policy resolutions. Key approvals included a Final Economic Revitalization Area Resolution recommending six years of personal property tax abatement for Waste Management of Indiana, LLC; hospital expansions totaling approximately 29,600 square feet for Community Health Network; and rezoning requests for residential and mixed-use developments. The commission also continued two rezoning petitions to later dates (February 4 and January 21, 2026) and approved a waiver allowing refiling of a petition for property at 8560 North College Avenue after its previous withdrawal.
CENTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES 08/01/2025
The Center Township Board met on August 1, 2025, and approved the July meeting minutes, a $10,000 contribution toward a Boys and Girls Club entrance renovation project to enhance child safety, and a $30,000 appropriation to the Township Fire fund. The board tabled a Frankfort Police Department request for an ATV pending additional information and cost quotes, and voted to continue listing the Township building for sale at $385,000.
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Metropolitan Development Commission Hearing (January 7, 2026) Meeting Notice
Jan 7, 2026
Latest minutesCENTER TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES 08/01/2025
Aug 1, 2025
Latest budgetReport on Expenditures Per Capita September 18, 2023
Sep 18, 2023
Latest otherTOWNSHIP BULLETIN AND UNIFORM COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES
COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES APRIL 23, 2025 ...
On April 23, 2025, the Indiana County Commissioners approved $271,400 in Opioid Settlement Funds to Armstrong Indiana Clarion Drug & Alcohol Commission for a recovery house purchase and renovation project, with operating expenses for 12 months. The board also unanimously proclaimed May 2025 as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month and the week of May 4-10, 2025 as Travel and Tourism Week. A separate $50,000 funding request from the Drug & Alcohol Commission for an opioid treatment awareness media campaign was tabled for further discussion.