Last week, a reorganization committee comprised of members of the town of Ellettsville and Richland Township presented a draft plan on how to merge the two governing bodies into one entity.
The two governments began exploring the merger last November. The goals are to help avoid stringent Monroe County zoning codes, give residents a bigger voice in local government and mitigate lost property taxes due to changes in the last state budget.
Read more: Draft plan complete for Ellettsville-Richland reorganization
The draft could receive some pushback from the Town Council, where two members were critical of the selection process for the reorganization committee.
Ultimately, the plan will be voted on by residents in November when it will be a referendum on the ballot.
Read more: Reorganization subcommittee reports
On this week’s Noon Edition, we'll talk with Ellettsville and Richland Township leaders about the proposal to merge the two governing bodies into one entity and what it would mean for residents of the town and county.
Join us on the air by calling 812-855-0811 or toll-free at 1-877-285-9348. You can also send questions for the show to news@indianapublicmedia.org.
You can also record your questions and send them in through email.
Guests
William Ellis, (R) Ellettsville Town Council, Ward 2
Jill Thurman, Director, Greater Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce
