Millions meant for the poor left unspent
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – Millions of dollars from Marion County taxpayers, set aside for the poor, are sitting untouched.
Township trustees offer assistance, or what state law terms as “poor relief,” to help pay for any number of expenses. The money primarily comes from local property taxes and is meant for people in need.
According to the assembled financial reports from the nine Marion County townships, more than $12.7 million intended for assistance went unspent in 2024. That’s not including “rainy day” funds and other surplus cash Marion County townships held…