Indiana lawmaker wants state to take control of downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A state senator on Monday said turning the downtown Indianapolis Mile Square over to the state would improve safety both within and outside its boundaries.
Sen. Michael Young, R-Indianapolis, told News 8 he was already working on a proposal to put the Mile Square under state control when seven teens were shot, two of them fatally, shortly after midnight on July 5. He said the city’s recent homicide totals are unacceptable.
“Our No. 1 job as elected officials, no matter where we serve, is the protection of our citizens. It’s public safety,” he said…