Councilman Nick McKinley

02/03/2026

Happy Tuesday! Here is tonight's regular council meeting agenda along with the Public Works Committee meeting notice. That meeting will be at 5:30pm tonight to continue the discussion of the rate water increase request from Marion Utilities followed by the regular meeting at 7pm.

01/21/2026

What an incredible honor last night to recognize the Indiana Wesleyan University Women's Volleyball NAIA 2025 National Champions! This is their 3rd National Championship in a row. These ladies are the epitome of hard work, persistence, and determination. Congratulations Lady Wildcats!

01/20/2026

My apologies for the last minute notice. Here is the agenda for tonight's meeting. There is also a Public Works committee meeting tonight to discuss the water utility rate increase request.

01/08/2026

Be sure to follow this new Downtown Marion page. 👍

✨ Welcome to Downtown Marion! ✨

We’re excited to officially launch the Downtown Marion page — your go-to hub for everything happening in the heart of Marion.

Whether you’re a local, a business owner, or just discovering our city, this page is where downtown comes to life. 🌆💛

Here’s what you’ll find here:

🏙 Downtown Districts
• Updates and highlights from the River District
• News and features from the DORA District (Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area)
• Walkable, vibrant spaces built for community and connection

🏬 Available Spaces
• Retail, office, and creative spaces
• Opportunities for entrepreneurs, makers, and small businesses
• Downtown growth and revitalization updates

🍽 Eat • Shop • Explore
• Local restaurants & cafés
• Boutique shopping & specialty stores
• Services, banking, and professional offices

🎨 Arts, Events & Community
• Local art, culture, and music
• Festivals, pop-ups, and seasonal events
• Stories of the people and businesses shaping downtown

This page is about celebrating progress, supporting local, and sharing opportunities — all while showcasing the unique charm and momentum of Downtown Marion.

👉 Follow along, invite a friend, and be part of the story.
Downtown Marion is growing — and we’re just getting started.

01/07/2026

Congratulations to Councilman Brian Cowgill and Councilwoman Erika Devine. Prior to tonight's regular meeting, Councilman Cowgill was voted in as the Council President for 2026. Councilwoman Devine was voted in as the Vice-President.

I have absolutely enjoyed serving as President the last two years and am extremely proud of the what the Council has accomplished with Mayor Morrell. I was happy to pass on the gavel and step back a little to focus on my campaign to represent Marion in a bigger way as your next State Senator.

01/06/2026

It's been incredible what we've been able to accomplish in just two years, all the while passing a balanced budget.

01/06/2026

The agenda for tomorrow's Marion City Council meeting is below. There is also a special meeting at 6pm to elect the p
President and Vice-President for the 2026 calendar year.

12/17/2025

This evening the City Council recognized Nani's Playroom under the Community Spotlight and Aisha Richard under the City Employee Spotlight.

Representing Nani's Playroom was the owner, Jessica Brodt. It is a wonderful new asset to Marion that provides a safe, clean, and fun indoor space for young children to play. It is located at 1206 N Baldwin Ave (formerly Boutique 125).

Aisha Richard is the Deputy Clerk for Marion and was recognized because of her exemplary hard work. She stepped up to the plate and keep the Clerk's office running smoothly while our City Clerk was out dealing with some health issues this year.

12/11/2025

Here is the agenda for our December 16th meeting.

12/04/2025

Please attend this public hearing to hear about the two-way traffic study for downtown Marion. This is NOT a City Council meeting.