Wednesday night, the Indianapolis City-County Council's Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee, voted to postpone their vote on Proposal 256 to a later date.
INDIANAPOLIS — Prop 256 would require mutual aid organizations to register with the city or face fines: $250 the first time after a written warning; $500 each time afterward.
In an act of defiance, protesters gave away free food to the unhoused community at Lugar Plaza Wednesday afternoon. Noah Leininger, a community activist, helped lead those efforts. He addressed the concerns some of the councilors have put forth as to why Prop 256 is needed. RELATED: Indy Council wants organizations to register before giving out free food, necessities to those in need
"If there's a problem with litter, put some more trash cans around. If there's a problem of people using a restroom where they shouldn't be using the restroom, unlock some of the restrooms downtown so people have a place to do their business in a secure and private area," Leininger said. Leininger says if Proposal 256 is eventually passed, he and others who work in charitable aid, won't obey the ordinance.At the committee meeting, a majority of speakers echoed Leininger's sentiments., telling the city-county council to not pass Prop 256 out of committee. After hearing the emotional testimony, Councillor Frank Mascari said he was going to vote against the measure.