Metropolitan Development Commission The Metropolitan Development Commission is the policy-making body for the . It has nine appointed members—five by the mayor and… Read More »Metropolitan Development Commission
Minigov When was considered during the 1969 session of the Indiana General Assembly, State Representative E. Henry Lamkin Jr. (R-Indianapolis) introduced… Read More »Minigov
James L. Mitchell (Sept. 29, 1834-Feb. 22, 1894). James L. Mitchell was born in Shelby County, Kentucky, and lived in Monroe County, Indiana,… Read More »James L. Mitchell
Merrill Moores (Apr. 21, 1856-Oct. 21, 1929). A native of Indianapolis, Merrill Moores was the grandson of , state treasurer and founder… Read More »Merrill Moores
Morris Morris (Dec. 18, 1780-Aug. 16, 1864). Born in Monongalia County, Virginia (now West Virginia), Morris Morris moved to Kentucky as a… Read More »Morris Morris
Nathaniel N. Morris (May 31, 1857-Apr. 12, 1903). Nathaniel N. Morris was born in Coloma, California. His father was a native of Prussia… Read More »Nathaniel N. Morris
Oliver P. Morton (Aug. 4, 1823-Nov. 1, 1877). A Wayne County, Indiana native, Oliver P. Morton spent two years at Miami University (Ohio)… Read More »Oliver P. Morton
Municipal election of 1914 One of the city’s most notorious campaign scandals occurred in 1914. According to government prosecutors, Indianapolis Mayor and Democrat National… Read More »Municipal election of 1914
Claude E. Negley (Jan. 29, 1873-Oct. 5, 1943). Born in northern Marion County, Negley was in the real estate business when he won… Read More »Claude E. Negley
John Chalfant New (July 6, 1831 – June 4, 1906). John Chalfant New was born to John Bowman New, son of Jethro Mariah… Read More »John Chalfant New
