By Indy Connect | September 6, 2016
Originally posted to indystar.com on September 1, 2016 (letter to the editor). Referendum questions aren’t often on ballots in Indiana. On Nov. 8, voters in Marion County will see one about whether they want to increase their income tax to improve mass transit in Indianapolis. Here’s the exact wording: “Shall Marion County have the ability […]
Under Indiana law, Hamilton and Johnson counties have the opportunity to put on either the 2018 or 2020 ballot a referendum regarding funding for a better transportation system within the county or in a specific township.
We want to hear from residents of those counties about their opinions of transit. Please click below to take the surveys and share the link! ... See MoreSee Less
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Johnson County, we want to hear your thoughts on transit. Take the survey: talktransitjohnson.metroquest.com/ ... See MoreSee Less
Hamilton County: Share your thoughts on transit. Click here: talktransithamilton.metroquest.com/ ... See MoreSee Less
If you live or work in Hamilton County, please share your opinions by taking this survey. www.indyconnect.org/the-central-indiana-transit-plan/the-hamilton-county-transit-plan/ ... See MoreSee Less
If you live or work in Johnson County, please share your opinions on transit! talktransitjohnson.metroquest.com/ ... See MoreSee Less
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