Structure of Unigov City-county consolidation in Indianapolis is not a one-community, one-government system. Although the consolidation was named “Unigov” for “unified government,” Marion… Read More »Structure of Unigov
Reginald H. Sullivan (Mar. 10, 1876-Jan. 30, 1980). Born in Indianapolis, Reginald H. Sullivan came from a long line of Indiana politicians. His… Read More »Reginald H. Sullivan
Thomas Lennox Sullivan (Oct. 6, 1846-July 9, 1936). The first mayor born in the city, Thomas Lennox Sullivan lived all his life in… Read More »Thomas Lennox Sullivan
John W. Sweezy (Nov. 14, 1932-Nov. 21, 2017). The Marion County Republican chairman from 1972 until 2000, John Sweezy presided over the when… Read More »John W. Sweezy
Thomas Taggart (Nov. 17, 1856-Mar. 6, 1929). Born in Amyvale, County Monaghan, Ireland, Thomas Taggart came to the United States in 1861… Read More »Thomas Taggart
Tally Sheet Forgeries The Tally Sheet Forgeries occurred during the 1886 midterm election in Indianapolis. The scandal centered on the alteration of voter… Read More »Tally Sheet Forgeries
Tanselle-Adams Commission Mayor established the Tanselle-Adams Commission on November 26, 1980, to investigate police practices involving the use of deadly force and… Read More »Tanselle-Adams Commission
Townsend Recovery Plan Convention The Townsend Recovery Plan Convention was the fourth national gathering of an organization founded in 1934 by Francis Townsend, a… Read More »Townsend Recovery Plan Convention
Townships The Indiana Constitution provides for the existence of townships, and successive state laws have instituted township government and its officers.… Read More »Townships
Robert H. Tyndall (May 2, 1877-July 9, 1947). Born in Indianapolis and educated in its public schools, Robert H. Tyndall enlisted in the… Read More »Robert H. Tyndall
