New Indy Council leadership, SmartIndy benchmarking, an Eastside small business visit, and key takeaways from Warren Township’s Legislative Forum. Building the Smartest City in America.

The new year starts with council leadership elections and a wave of board appointments. Here’s why the MDC and BZA matter, who sits on them, and how residents can track vacancies and get involved.

The biggest wins and hard fights of 2025, and what comes next in 2026. Roads, public safety, smart growth, and Washington Square. Major updates ahead. Stay tuned.