The 2025 budget proposed to the Indianapolis City-County Council Aug. 12 includes investments in public safety, anti-violence, infrastructure and traffic safety.
Author Archives: Sharlene Birdsong
Alma Mater: Indiana University Bloomington
As Mirror Indy’s Documenters Assignment Editor, I recruit, train, and support community members reporting on public meetings across Indianapolis.
I'm an Indy native with roots in non-profit and arts management. I am excited to be part of creating a community-powered news resource in Indianapolis.
I'm thrilled that the Indy Documenters program will give citizens of Indianapolis the opportunity to participate in civic discussions and be paid for their work. It could be revolutionary to local media.
Outside of work, I like to create music, practice yoga, and garden.
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Indy residents give input on FEMA emergency plan
The Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan is a strategy developed for each county to prepare for natural disasters.
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Vision Zero Plan to end traffic fatalities by 2035 moves forward
The proposal, which includes infrastructure improvements and policy changes, advances to the City-County Council.
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Airbnb, other short-term-rental landlords would have to register for permits under new proposal
A community leader says neighborhood safety concerns arise because of ‘negligent’ owners.
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City-County Council urges funding to save at-risk urban forests
‘Urban forests are difference-makers for residents,’ one councilor says.
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White River Report Card grade signals concern over wetland loss
The White River earned an average grade, revealing wetland loss and other environmental concerns.
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Circle City Readers shows promise to students reading below benchmark
Almost 3,500 third graders failed IRead last year. This new program is helping improve student literacy rates.
