The PRIORITIES
These are the issues Tyler will champion on the City-County Council. He will fight to advance these priorities, bring them to the forefront of the conversation, and hold city government accountable to the taxpayers it serves.
Make Fixing Our Roads Job #1
Our streets are one of the most basic responsibilities of city government. We need to stop simply calling road repair a priority and start treating it like one. Put the money where it belongs, fix our roads, and stop making excuses about state road funding.
Strong Public Safety
We must ensure our police officers know their leaders have their back by prioritizing policies that retain, recruit and support the best talent, rather than spending time reimagining criminal justice. And we will hold rogue judges and prosecutors accountable by using the city budget to demand accountability.
Transit Tax Second Chance
Marion County voters were misled about IndyGo. Only 1.8% of Marion County workers commute by public transportation, yet every taxpayer is required to help fund the transit system. It’s time to let voters go back to the polls and decide whether the transit tax should remain in its current form.
Modernize Action Center
Make the Mayor’s Action Center database more transparent so residents can see what action was taken on their street and why. Residents shouldn’t have to file a public-records request just to find out what DPW did in their neighborhood, and why.
Accountability
Basic city services should be delivered well, on time, and with accountability. Residents shouldn’t have to wonder why a mattress has sat on their street for weeks, or why the city is asking residents to mow its own roundabouts. We need to hold city departments accountable for the services they provide and be transparent about their performance. We shouldn’t keep adding programs and responsibilities while basic services are still falling short.
City government needs to focus on what matters most. It’s time to prioritize the essentials, rein in wasteful spending, and make sure Indianapolis gets back to the basics.