Marion County prosecutor criticizes Indiana lawmaker’s Mile Square takeover proposal
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said lawmakers should approach Indy leaders with ideas for collaboration rather than control.
The Democrat’s comments come in response to a proposal from Sen. Michael Young, R-Indianapolis, to carve the Mile Square out from Indianapolis control and place it directly under the control of the state government of Indiana.
The Mile Square is bounded by North, South, East and West streets and Young said he also would include Lucas Oil Stadium and Victory Field in the district. Young told News 8 on Monday that the Indiana State Police would take care of patrolling the district and the attorney general would prosecute any crimes committed there…