The event commenced with opening remarks by Mayor Scott Furgeson, expressing gratitude to attendees both in-person and online and acknowledging the support of sponsors, including Barnes and Thornburg, Caldwell Inc., Duke Energy, HWC, Indiana American Water, McNeely Law, NineStar, Runnebohm Construction, and RushShelby Energy. In a spirit of giving back, attendees were encouraged to donate to SCUFFY (Shelby County United Fund For You) in lieu of a free lunch.

Following the opening, Mayor Furgeson delivered a comprehensive address highlighting the City’s progress since taking office, focusing on the key pillars of his “Building A Stronger Shelbyville” platform. Emphasizing the importance of community well-being, economic development, and effective City leadership, Mayor Furgeson outlined various achievements and ongoing initiatives, including enhanced mental health services, economic revitalization efforts, and improvements in City services and fiscal responsibility.

Throughout the address, Mayor Furgeson emphasized the City’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and community engagement, citing examples such as increased press releases, improved office culture, and the establishment of an annual State of the City address.

The event also featured an update from Scott Asher, City Clerk Treasurer, and updates from various City departments, showcasing progress and initiatives across areas such as public safety, infrastructure development, parks and recreation, and economic growth. Highlights included the implementation of less-lethal alternatives in law enforcement, infrastructure improvements, and plans for new community amenities such as pickleball courts and an amphitheater.

The event also featured an informative session with State Representative Jennifer Meltzer, who delved into priority bills affecting the community. Topics included  Jewish Community Protection, 3rd Grade Reading Proficiency,  Community Mental Health Centers and Community Recovery Organizations and, xylazine. 

In his closing remarks, Mayor Furgeson expressed gratitude to attendees for their participation and reiterated the city’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and collaboration for continued growth and prosperity.

Overall, the “State of the City and Legislative Update” event served as a platform for showcasing the City of Shelbyville’s achievements, sharing updates on ongoing initiatives, and fostering dialogue and collaboration among community stakeholders.

Watch.the State of the City and Legislative Update with closed captions (English)- starting at 00:49. 

Read the computer-generated transcript of the State of the City and Legislative Update*.

*Note that this transcript is AI generated and may contain errors.

For more information about the City of Shelbyville and its initiatives, visit www.cityofshelbyvillein.com.