A proposed bill in the Indiana statehouse could potentially allow the town of Cumberland to manage its own municipal services for all residents, including those living in Marion County. House Bill 1131, authored by Rep. Doug Miller, would exclude Cumberland from Indianapolis’ consolidated city by 2027. This would give local governance control over the part of Cumberland in Marion County, while tax rates and boundaries remain unaffected. The town would also be responsible for a portion of the consolidated city’s debt. The bill also ensures that Cumberland’s current protection by the Indianapolis Fire Department remains unchanged. If passed, Cumberland would join other excluded municipalities, such as Lawrence, Beech Grove, Southport, and Speedway. The bill is currently under consideration by the House Ways and Means Committee.
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