5/22/2008
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Chairman Hunter Announces Fuel Study Group – Bipartisan Panel to help Indianapolis with Rising Fuel Costs.
Indianapolis – Councillor Benjamin Hunter announced the formation of a bipartisan study group to address Indianapolis’ rising fuel costs. Hunter, the Chairman of the Council’s Public Works Committee, initiated the move in order to address what is becoming an increasing issue within the city budget.
“The City of Indianapolis, much like the average Hoosier, never imagined that gas prices would rise to the current level,” said Hunter. “Indianapolis cannot afford to operate under fuel policies designed for a different time.”
David Sherman, Director of Public Works, and David Reynolds, Controller, will join Councillor Hunter and other Department heads to study current fuel operations and make recommendations to reduce usage and cost of fuel throughout the city and county. Hunter asked each caucus to support the measure. Councillors Mike Speedy and Mary Moriarty Adams will also participate in the group.
“Operating within a reasonable budget and saving taxpayers money is not a Republican or Democrat issue. It is what the public demands of their elected representatives,” said Hunter. “I ask my fellow Councillors to support this initiative. Fuel plays a key role in public safety and road maintenance. Under the current circumstances, we must act now to find short and long-term solutions.”
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