Stories tagged with "Ballard"

Resident wants to see Ellenberger ice rink stay by indystar

As an Irvington resident I am dismayed at Mayor Greg Ballard’s efforts to close the ice rink at Ellenberger Park. Irvington is a historic and culturally vital part of... – Jun 06, 2009 at 1:00 AM in East Marion County

No details in proposal to cut $13M to aid CIB by Bill Ruthhart

Daniels administration silent on specifics, if it has them Gov. Mitch Daniels’ administration refused to elaborate Friday on $13 million in cuts he has proposed to fix the... – Jun 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Ballard green-lights charters for 3 schools by agammill

Aerospace, environment, social services among features Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard said Tuesday he would sponsor three more charter schools, adding to a program the city says... – Jun 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Communities

Daniels' plan to fix CIB shows he means business by indystar

It is time to break up the financially strapped Capital Improvement Board. In this time when the unthinkable is routine — General Motors’ bankruptcy, billion-dollar... – Jun 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in John Ketzenberger

Mayor grants charters to two schools by indystar

Mayor Greg Ballard announced the approval of two new charter schools this morning, an aviation school and an elementary that would use projects as the route to learning. The... – Jun 03, 2009 at 12:32 PM in Marion County

Exposing corruption in the ranks by indystar

Temptation and opportunity are perpetual hazards to integrity in police work, and local law enforcement has seen risk become reality too often over the years. Former Detectives... – Jun 03, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

Daniels, Ballard to issue CIB plan Thursday by Bill Ruthhart

Gov. Mitch Daniels will offer a solution to bail out Indianapolis’ struggling Capital Improvement Board – but it won’t be today. Daniels and Mayor Greg Ballard... – Jun 02, 2009 at 2:30 PM in Politics & Government

If majority rules, then we'd be smoke free in Indy by indystar

Recently, Mayor Greg Ballard was asked if he supported strengthening a smoke-free workplace law for Indianapolis. He said that he did not think the people of Indianapolis were... – May 26, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

A start to saving City Market by indystar

Let’s save City Market. Let’s find a way to make sure the wonderful old building doesn’t go the way of other beloved Indiana traditions — such as thriving... – May 24, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Matthew Tully

Becoming a bicycle-friendly city by indystar

I attended Mayor Greg Ballard’s “Inaugural Bike Ride” on May 16. Despite the less than ideal weather, this event was very well staged. Registration was efficient... – May 23, 2009 at 10:28 PM in Letters to the editor

Indy firm launches new concrete firm by Tom Spalding

Two Indianapolis businessman today announced the launch of a ready-mix concrete company that is ready to pounce on opportunities that are part of the federal stimulus package.... – May 22, 2009 at 11:02 AM in Business

New program to help aspiring homeowners by indystar

A program to promote homeownership on the Near Eastside was announced Thursday as a part of the 2012 Super Bowl Legacy Project. Mayor Greg Ballard joined business and community... – May 22, 2009 at 1:36 AM in News

Super Bowl Legacy Project event today by indystar

A program to promote home ownership on the Near Eastside will break ground this afternoon as a part of the 2012 Super Bowl Legacy Project. Mayor Greg Ballard will join business and... – May 21, 2009 at 2:53 PM in Communities

City Market's bank account unfrozen by Brendan Oshaughnessy

The City Market has access to its bank account again and can start paying vendors and employees who have gone without payment for several weeks. The bad news: It has about $30,000... – May 20, 2009 at 4:18 PM in Politics & Government

Mayor shops new CIB fix by Brendan Oshaughnessy

Regional alcohol tax increase is proposed to cover budget deficit Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard has come up with a new twist on his bailout plan for the cash-strapped Capital... – May 20, 2009 at 2:10 AM in Marion County

Council approves revised ethics code by Brendan Oshaughnessy

Members may vote on issues that could benefit them directly at new limit of $1,000, not $5,000 The Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday approved an ethics code that allows... – May 18, 2009 at 10:39 PM in Politics & Government

Bicyclists push for better commutes by Melissa Tussing

Several mark Bike to Work Day with stop Downtown to aid effort, inspire more to join Amy Deitchley normally rides a bicycle 71/2 miles to work twice a week, but on Friday she had... – May 16, 2009 at 2:49 AM in Marion County

Yellow Cab, Crime Stoppers team up by indystar

Mayor Greg Ballard today announced a partnership with Yellow Cab and Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana that aims to increase crime reporting through bumper stickers and window... – May 15, 2009 at 1:13 PM in Crime & Courts

Some commuters roll in on two wheels most recent comment by MiniDriver

I think it’s great to encourage more biking,... – May 15, 2009 at 10:54 AM

Warren Township cleanup effort draws 1,000+ volunteers by Bill Mccleery

Organizers of last month’s Warren Pride cleanup day estimate they picked up more than 80,000 pounds of debris along the township’s streets. The April 25 event was part... – May 14, 2009 at 3:16 PM in East Marion County