Jake Allen

1 week ago | indystar.com | Jake Allen

The Carmel City Council unanimously voted to investigate actions surrounding the city’s iconic Christkindlmarkt Monday evening — a sign the council is at odds with Mayor Sue Finkam and her oversight of the market.  The council also introduced a proposal that would grant it more influence over Finkam's Christkindlmarkt board appointees.

2 weeks ago | indystar.com | Jake Allen

The CEO and president of Carmel’s iconic Christkindlmarkt was forced out of her role by the nonprofit’s board of directors, according to her letter of resignation, as drama surrounding the organization heats up.  “This decision is a result of numerous factors, but in summary, it has become abundantly clear to me that this board does not want me in this role as a high functioning, visionary CEO for the organization,” Maria Adele Rosenfeld wrote in her letter of resignation obtained by IndyStar.

2 weeks ago | indystar.com | Jordan Smith |Jake Allen

Indiana's SEA 1 will provide property tax relief to homeowners and businesses, with businesses receiving the largest cuts. Local governments can offset property tax revenue by increasing income taxes. That could mean some families pay over $1,000 more per year on income taxes. Cities across Indiana are evaluating the impact of SB 1 and considering measures like hiring freezes and delays to infrastructure projects.

2 weeks ago | indystar.com | Jake Allen

The Carmel Clay School Board is tweaking the school system's policy in response to accusations of antisemitism at a school event in March.  If the board approves the policy change, all displays and content for family celebrations will have to be preapproved by school administrators and must comply with the board’s nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policy.

2 weeks ago | indystar.com | Jake Allen |Brittany Carloni

Carmel is ringing alarm bells on a public safety issue that’s having a national impact. Now U.S. Sens. Jim Banks and Elizabeth Warren, an unlikely duo, are teaming up to look into the issue. The rising cost of firetrucks is straining municipal budgets, and manufacturing delays of the vehicles are putting the safety of communities at risk, Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam wrote in a letter to Republicans and Democrats in Indiana’s congressional delegation earlier this year.