Pence signs legislation reforming Marion County government [View all]

http://www.wthr.com/story/22224930/governor-pence-signs-legislation-reforming-marion-county-government

<<"Despite my misgivings about certain aspects of SEA 621, I am signing this legislation because it serves the public interest by granting to the current Mayor of Indianapolis—and any future Mayor of either political party—the authority to manage the City's finances in a manner that protects taxpayers and encourages economic development and job creation.<<

Just a part of the long-winded explanation of why he signed this bill, like he's trying to convince himself that this isn't the bad, shameless GOP power grab that it is. Basically, Marion County is ruled by one person, the mayor, and representative government by way of four at-large council seats is gone.