Events/Initiatives
Indianapolis Sustainability Awards
Green Living Expert and TV Host, Sarah Snow to Honor Indy's Environmental Leaders
Mayor Greg Ballard and the Office of Sustainability recently announced that TV Host, Sara Snow will emcee the Indianapolis Sustainability Awards luncheon to be held Feb. 9, 2010. Read More...
INDY COUNTS - Indy Census 2010
Indianapolis, like many communities, has been undercounted in the past, and participation in the 2010 Census is especially important for the city to increase the availability of state, federal and private funding for the community over the next 10 years. Along with funding, decennial Census data is also used to plan health and educational services, enhance underdeveloped areas, improve public transportation and determine government representation. Learn More at www.indycensus2010.com
Click Here to read a proclamation from Mayor Greg Ballard
SAVE SMART - LIVE SMART
Please take a moment to tell us about your 2010 savings resolutions and sign up to receive money-saving tips throughout the year – Click Here for more information or call 327-SAVE.
BANK ON INDY
Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard and First Lady Winnie Ballard recently announced a new campaign to help open no-cost and low-cost bank accounts for the nearly 80,000 Marion County residents who don’t currently utilize banking services. Visit www.bankonindy.org to learn more.
- City Seeking Partnerships/Sponsors to Improve Service
Click Here to submit your ideas about partnerships or sponsors for the City of Indianapolis.
- Mayor's Infrastructure Advisory Commission (IAC)
In February 2009, Mayor Ballard created the Infrastructure Advisory Commission to devise recommendations and solutions to the City-County infrastructure needs. Click Here to view the IAC Web site.
- Bicycle Safety in Indianapolis
Stay Safe! Click Here to view Mayor Ballard's Bike Safety PSA.
News Highlights
- 2.1.10 CITY RELEASES REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO EXPAND CURRENT RECYCLING OPPORTUNITIES
The City of Indianapolis today announced the release of a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information about how the City can expand its current recycling program. “As we make Indianapolis one of the most sustainable cities in the Midwest, it is important we give our citizens convenient opportunities to be good stewards of the environment by responsibly disposing of their recyclable materials,” said Mayor Greg Ballard. Read More...
- 2.1.10 BOND ISSUES RECEIVE FAVORABLE RATINGS FROM MOODY’S, S&P, FITCH
The Indianapolis Bond Bank announced on February 1, that the top three independent ratings agencies have assigned high ratings to both General Obligation (G.O.) bonds and Building Authority lease revenue bonds issued for Marion County Health and Hospital Corp. (HHC). Moody’s Investors Services, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) and Fitch Ratings have returned ratings of Aa2/AA+/AA+ for the G.O. bonds and ratings of Aa2/AA+/AA for the lease revenue bonds. In addition, an AA+ rating was affirmed on outstanding HHC G.O. bonds. Read More...
- 1.28.10 MAYOR ANNOUNCES INDIANAPOLIS SUSTAINABLITY AWARDS FINALISTS
Mayor Greg Ballard and the Office of Sustainability have announced the finalists for the first-ever Indianapolis Sustainability Awards. Five winners, narrowed down from nearly 70 applicants, will be announced at the luncheon that is to be held Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown. Read More...
- 1.26.10 INDIANAPOLIS AWARDED $22.9 MILLION IN ARRA FUNDING FOR HIGH PRIORITY STREET AND BRIDGE PROJECTS
Mayor Greg Ballard and Congressman André Carson today announced plans to help restore many of Indianapolis’ most deteriorated streets and bridges with $22.9 million in federal stimulus funding. The funding, which was awarded as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009, will also assist in the creation and retention of approximately 550 local jobs. The city is expected to complete several transportation projects that will improve quality of life in Indianapolis neighborhoods. Read More...
- 1.22.10 MAYOR BALLARD HOSTS 9TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY AWARDS
Mayor Greg Ballard today hosted the 9th Annual Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards Ceremony. The Mayor's Celebration of Diversity Awards recognize businesses and organizations that encourage, embrace and celebrate differences that foster a better place in which to live, work and raise family. This year’s diversity award recipients included Citizens Energy Group, Eli Lilly & Company, Barnes & Thornburg, the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, and Finch Constructors Inc. as well as a special lifetime achievement award for the late Melvin Simon. “Indianapolis is universally known as a world class city, not because we all look the same or think the same, but because we celebrate our differences and leverage them to become our strengths,” said Mayor Ballard. “Many of the achievements we celebrate today are due in large part to Mel’s commitment to the city of Indianapolis and our collective goal to become one of the most livable big cities in America.” Read More...
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