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Local Government
A quick guide containing links to selected websites, books, movies, magazines, online databases and other resources to help you find what you are looking for.
Websites
- The City of Indianapolis
- Offers a number of services online, such as: finding out who your representatives are and how to contact them, paying parking tickets, checking bus schedules, providing instructions for a pro se divorce, providing visitation, parenting time, calculating child support and providing child support guidelines, and providing information about property and permits.
- Mayor's Action Center
- Many city & county government services are provided through the Mayor's Action Center, which has an online form for reporting abandoned vehicles, trash pickup, and other problems.
- The Marion County Emergency Management Agency
- Established to "minimize the impact of catastrophic events in our community." Their site includes information about threat levels, road conditions in Marion County, places to get assistance in the event of a disaster, and a downloadable copy of the publication Are You Ready from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
- Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
- Published by the county's Emergency Management Agency, a plan for coordinated emergency preparedness and response.
- The State of Indiana
- Offers a number of services online, such as: renewing your license plates, downloading and copying state forms, a self-service legal center that includes divorce and name change forms, finding a job with the State of Indiana, and searching for unclaimed property .
- Indiana State Information Center
- This agency provides information about the state for new residents, students, businesses, and anyone looking for quick facts about Indiana.
- Indiana Secretary of State
- Visit this site for information about campaign finance, corporations, or starting a business.
- Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles
- Locate your local branch, renew your license, or find out about the BMV's special services from this site.
- State Student Assistance Commission of Indiana
- Find information about obtaining financial aid for college from the state.
- Family and Social Services Administration
- This site includes information about child care facilities, mental health programs, and Medicaid
- The Indiana Department of Homeland Security
- Provides a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan http://www.in.gov/dhs/emerg_mgt/cemp.pdf for the State of Indiana, and coordinates emergency preparedness and response with other state public safety agencies. This site includes a directory of county emergency management agencies.
- IndyMall
- Link to state and local government sites, including ones for neighboring communities such as Carmel, Fishers, Westfield, and Noblesville.
- Indiana State Police
- Visit this site for weather related road conditions, the Indiana Missing Children Clearinghouse, and requirements for becoming a State Police employee.
- The Indiana State Board of Animal Health
- Has information and guides on what to do to keep pets and livestock safe in a disaster or other animal health emergency. The site also includes information about how to help the animals in your community in the event of a natural or man-made disaster through the State Annex for Veterinary Emergencies (SAVE) Program.
- Indiana's Online Telephone Directory
- You can search for a listing of state agencies and employees.
Library Materials
Online Databases
- Indianapolis Star Archive
- Regional Business News (EBSCOHost)
Organization Links
- Office of the Marion County Clerk
- City-County Building
Suite W122
200 E. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-327-4740
- This office's services include issuing marriage licenses, divorce procedures, election information, and voter registration.
- Department of Metropolitan Development
- City-County Building
Suite 2001 (Director's Office)
200 E. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-327-3698
- This site provides information about building and zoning codes, obtaining permits, and property development.
- Marion County Health Department
- 3838 N. Rural
Indianapolis, IN 46205
317-221-2000
- This office's services include immunization, vital records, and mosquito control
- Indianapolis Fire Department
- Administrative Offices
555 N. New Jersey Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-327-6041
- This site includes a directory of fire stations, a history of the department, and various statistics
- Indianapolis Police Department
- 50 N. Alabama Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-327-3592
- This site includes the department's budget and annual report, and information about Crimestoppers and various investigations.
- Marion County Sheriff's Department
- 40 S. Alabama Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-231-8200
- This site includes information on Marion County Jail visitation, how to obtain a gun permit, and how to obtain an accident report.
- Department of Public Works
- Administrative Offices
City-County Building
Suite 2460
200 E. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-327-4000
- Visit this site for information about snow removal, weed removal, and sewer problems.
- IndyGo
IndyGo Customer Service Center
Indianapolis City Market
222 E. Market St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-635-3344/TDD 317-637-0759 - This site includes route schedules and fares, and how to use Indianapolis buses to get to places of interest in Indianapolis.
- Indy Parks and Recreation
- City-County Building
Suite 2301
200 E. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-327-PARK
- This site includes a tour and maps of Indianapolis parks and greenways, as well as information about fees, activities, and volunteer opportunities.
- The Indiana State Library
140 N. Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-3675 - The Indiana State Library is a full depository of all Indiana government publications.
- The Indiana State Archives
- 6440 E. 30th St.
Indianapolis, IN 46219
Telephone: (317) 591-5222
E-mail: arc@icpr.state.in.us
- Local, county, and state records can also be found at the Indiana State Archives
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- How can I find my city and county officials?
The IndyGov site has most of this information. This directory includes elected and appointed county officials, such as county commissioners, county prosecutor, and county recorder. The Mayor, the City-County Council and the county officials are listed below.
Mayor Gregory A. Ballard
2501 City-County Building
200 E. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-327-3601
City-County Council
City-County Building
200 E. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
County Officials
City-County Building
200 E. Washington Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204 - Who are Marion County's federal officials?
Marion County is currently served by three Congressional districts, CD 4, CD 5, and CD 7 (see below for congress men and women). To find out which district you live in, enter your address in IndyGov's Government Profile.
Congressional District 4
Congressman Steve Buyer
2230 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-5037
Congressional District 5
Congressman Dan Burton
2185 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-2276 FAX: 202-225-0016
Congressional District 7
Congressman André Carson
U.S. House of Representatives
2455 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-4011 FAX: 202-225-5633
- Who are Indiana's senators?
Indiana's two senators are Richard Lugar and Evan Bayh. Here is contact information for each of them.
Senator Richard G. Lugar
306 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-1401
202-224-4814 FAX: 202-228-5508
EMAIL: senator_lugar@lugar.senate.gov
Senator Evan Bayh
463 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510-1404
202-224-5623 FAX: 202-228-4745
EMAIL: senator@bayh.senate.gov
- How can I contact the Governor?
- The site for the Office of the Governor provides information. Contact by mail: Statehouse, Indianapolis, IN 46204-2797. Phone: 317-232-4567.
- How can I contact the Lieutenant Governor?
- The site for the Office of the Lieutenant Governor provides information. Contact by mail: 333 State House, 200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Phone: 317-232-4545.
- How can I contact the Indiana General Assembly?
- The site for the Indiana General Assembly provides information. Contact by mail: 200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Indiana House of Representatives phone: 317-232-9600. Indiana State Senate phone: 317-232-9400.
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