Indianapolis, IN
Ali Brown elected vice president of Indianapolis City-County Council – Indianapolis Business Journal
Ali Brown, a Democratic councilor since 2019, was elected by fellow members of the City-County Council on Monday to become the vice president of Indianapolis’ legislative body.
Brown’s elevation to the role was among several house-keeping agenda items for the council’s first meeting of 2024, which included the formal introduction of seven new councilors—one Republican and six Democrats.
Brown, who represents District 10 in the northeast corner of Marion County, replaces Zach Adamson in the role of second in command. Adamson, the former representative of District 17, was ousted in the 2023 Democratic primary.
On the council, Brown has authored proposals that promote accessibility. In 2020, she launched the Indy Autism Project with the goal of making Indianapolis the “safest city in the country” for those with autism spectrum disorder, which causes impairments in behavior and social interactions. She authored a measure two years later that provided funding to implement closed captioning on city programming.
part of the four-member, openly LGBTQ caucus of the council, which previously included councilors Adamson, Ethan Evans and Keith Potts. The Indianapolis Star reported in 2019 that Brown, who is bisexual, was targeted for her sexuality in an ad from her Republican opponent.
The remaining council office elections on Monday were uneventful. Democrat Vop Osili will continue as the city’s top legislative leader, a role he’s held since 2018. Republican Minority Leader Brian Mowery and Democratic Majority Leader Maggie Lewis both retained their roles after their respective caucus votes. Yulonda Winfield, the council clerk, will stay in her role.
There are now 19 Democrats and six Republicans on the council.
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Elizabeth Gabriel, Mirror Indy
(MIRROR INDY) — The Garfield Park Conservatory will host multiple family-friendly events throughout June. The events include plant shows, kid’s story time and Dollar Menu Night, which allows residents to harvest and eat veggies from a community garden.
Events at the Garfield Park Conservatory, 2505 Conservatory Drive, range in price and some require advance registration.
The Indianapolis Bonsai Club will have displays and answer questions about a variety of bonsai. Vendors will have items for purchase.
🗓️ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 6, 1-5 p.m. June 7
🎟️ $7 per person, $15 per family (maximum of two adults per family)
Preschoolers ages 2-5 can participate in nature-themed storytime and crafts.
🗓️ 10-11 a.m. June 9
🎟️ $6 per child
Residents of all ages can harvest and eat veggies from Blakes’ Garden. Advance registration is preferred.
🗓️ 6-7 p.m. June 10
🎟️ $1 per person
Focused on ages 2-8, participants will listen to a nature-themed story and explore Blakes’ Garden. Attendees will relocate to a classroom if there’s inclement weather.
🗓️ 10 a.m. June 12
🎟️ Free
Up to 15 neighbors ages 10 and up will learn to ferment kimchi. Registration is required.
🗓️ 1-2 p.m. June 13
🎟️ $15 per person
Kids ages 2-5 can plant and harvest crops in the Children’s Garden. Registration is required.
🗓️ 11 a.m. to noon June 24
🎟️ $6 per child
The Indiana Insectivores will display tropical and native Indiana predator plants. Plants will also be available for purchase. Those who attend the plant show will also have free entry to the Predatory Plants Presentation 1-2 p.m. June 27.
🗓️ 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 27, 1-5 p.m. June 28
🎟️ $7 per person, $15 per family (maximum of two adults per family)
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Mirror Indy reporter Elizabeth Gabriel covers the south side of Marion County. Contact her at elizabeth.gabriel@mirrorindy.org. Follow her on X at @_elizabethgabs.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The Community Love Fest 2026, an initiative happening over four days, will start on Wednesday at an Indianapolis church.
The STR8UP Mentoring Foundation, touted as an Indianapolis-based nonprofit to help at-risk urban youths, aims for the event to be a safe and productive start to summer for Indianapolis youth and families.
The kickoff rally will start at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 4958 Ribble Road. That’s off East 30th Street west of its intersections with Massachusetts Avenue and Emerson Avenue.
A community cleanup day will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday at 3036 N. Sherman Drive, just north of East 30th Street.
A basketball tournament and a health and resource fair will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Washington Park, 3130 E. 30th St.
STR8UP programs include educational partnerships that support students from kindergarten through young adulthood, and intramural sports to encourage teamwork and healthy competition.
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