OLD HAND; NEW JOB
In looking for someone to lead the City-County Council, Republicans have picked someone who was on the Council when they were last in the Majority. Decatur Township’s Bob Cockrum will assume the mantle of Council President. Newcomer Kent Smith will serve as Vice-President. Lincoln Plowman will be Majority Leader and Ryan Vaughn will serve as Majority Whip.
The four were chosen last night and Republicans say they wanted to pick the leadership team as soon as possible because the voters expected action from them. Crime and taxes will be their two main priorities. They also plan to continue the ethics investigation of current President Monroe Gray.
They say when it comes to reducing the cost of government, everything is on the table. And they plan to move the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department under the Mayor. IMPD is currently under the Sheriff.
They also plan to improve communication with their Democratic counterparts on the Council.
