Evansville City Council approved more than $3 million in community development funding this week, recognized the upcoming Juneteenth celebration, and heard public concerns over the city’s use of Flock license plate cameras.
Evansville City Council moved through the agenda quickly at their last meeting, adopting a resolution to collaborate with EWSU on a solar project and recognizing June as Pride Month.
In her third State of the City address, Mayor Stephanie Terry framed Evansville’s future around population growth, housing, youth investment and quality of life — while acknowledging the financial and infrastructure challenges the city still faces.
Most people think voting rights begin and end at the ballot box. But experts say political power is also shaped by how voting districts are drawn. This collaborative feature from Our Times and IDAAC breaks down the history of redistricting, the Voting Rights Act, and the growing legal fight over minority representation following the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision.
The Evansville City Council approved several major housing and development measures Monday evening, including support for affordable senior housing, a new mixed-use apartment project on Vogel Road, and funding for housing rehabilitation efforts. Council members also adopted the Evansville Regional Trails Master Plan and backed the formation of a Southwestern Indiana Solar Co-op. Meanwhile, discussion surrounding rising apartment costs sparked broader concerns about affordability and who current development projects are designed to serve.
Only 8.32% of registered voters cast ballots Tuesday, but the results still set the stage for several key Evansville and southwest Indiana races this fall.
On Monday, Evansville City Council met and covered zoning, mobile home aid, and new floodplain standards. The next meeting is Monday, May 11th.
For many families, a call or visit from the Department of Child Services isn’t routine—it’s life-changing, and when something goes wrong, too many are left with more questions than answers. A new Indiana law, signed April 22, aims to change that. House Enrolled Act 1307, authored by State Rep. Alex Burton of Evansville, strengthens oversight of DCS by requiring its independent ombudsman to investigate serious complaints involving a child’s safety and well-being.
Residents will have an opportunity to hear directly from candidates running in the Democratic primary for Indiana’s 8th Congressional District during an upcoming community forum on Saturday, April 11.
This week’s Evansville City Council meeting was held on March 30 at 5:30 p.m. The council moved through the agenda efficiently, approving a new taxi service, advancing zoning and redevelopment projects, and authorizing funding for infrastructure and public safety improvements.
