Budget season is here, and the Mayor’s plan comes with hidden costs: higher fees for families and cuts that hit our schools after their budgets are set

A new Public Safety Package to address staffing shortages, juvenile crime, and police policy delays — plus a clear guide to how Indy’s $2B budget is decided.

Despite closing the budget gap from $27M to $5M, big questions remain about spending priorities, homelessness strategy, and how we measure impact. This week’s update covers key meetings on housing, transit, AI policy, and public safety—plus a direct push for smarter tools and stronger accountability at every level of city government.