Lincoln Dinner Invitation, Council Meeting Preview & Community News
Friday, September 19, 2025
You’re invited to the Marion County Lincoln Day Dinner!
The Marion County Republican Party would love for you to join us at this year’s Lincoln Day Dinner with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin on Friday, October 10!
Interested in purchasing a table or individual tickets? Please contact: Grace [grace@danielsspaunding.com]
We look forward to seeing you all there.
What to Expect from Next Week’s Full City-County Council Meeting
A VOTE on whether to move forward with the Franklin Township Data Center will take place on Monday, September 22. Reminder, the Council Republican caucus members announced their support for Councilor Hart's call down of the Google Data Center on August 22.
Statement on the passing of Senator Banks’ brother
On Wednesday night, Senator Banks’ posted that his brother, Chad Banks, tragically passed away. We are saddened and our prayers are with the entire Banks family.
Franklin Township: Honors Charlie Kirk and Discusses Indy’s Rising Crime
This week, the Franklin Township GOP Club honored the life of Charlie Kirk at this week's meeting. Reverend Charles Harrison was the guest speaker and shared his efforts to decrease Indy’s crime through the 10 Point Coalition.
What We're Reading
Indianapolis Business Journal: City to consider $18M bailout loan to keep delayed Gold Building redevelopment afloat
Indianapolis development officials are hoping a proposed $18 million loan to be considered Wednesday by the Metropolitan Development Commission will salvage the long-delayed apartment conversion of the Gold Building—a project that sources tell IBJ was nearly derailed earlier this year due to ongoing financial challenges.
Mirror Indy: Who’s leading the Indianapolis City-County Council education committee?
Chalkbeat Indiana: How social media fuels youth gun violence in Indianapolis
The algorithm of platforms like Instagram can feed vulnerable youth a fake reality in which violence is the norm, students and experts say. It can also amplify pre-existing drama between students before an audience of their peers both during and outside of school hours.
Upcoming Events
Monday, September 22 @ 5:30 PM: Pike Township GOP Ice Cream Social with Special Guest Greg Ballard
Location: The Rejoicing Vine, 8440 W 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46278
Friday, October 10 @ 6:00 PM: Marion County Lincoln Day Dinner
Location: 230 W. McCarty St., Indianapolis, IN 46225
Register: Grace [grace@danielsspaulding.com]
Wednesday, December 10: Wayne Township Lincoln Day Dinner with Governor Braun
UPDATED DATE: Wednesday, February 4, 2026: Washington Township Lincoln Day Dinner
Contact: Becky Bechtel [b.bechtel0806@gmail.com]
Friday-Saturday, February 20-21, 2026: Indiana GOP Congress of Counties
Location: French Lick Springs Hotel, 8670 W. SR 56, French Lick, IN 47432
Register: [https://indiana.gop/registration-sponsorship/]