Sara Gullion Muncie City Council

10/05/2026

TODAY!

09/22/2026

City council members just received these Finance Committee agendas this morning at 8:16 a.m. from our clerk. It’s the first we’ve been told which departments will be covered at each meeting.

Finance Chair Basham will not allow any questions from the floor at any of these meetings. Council members who are not on the committee must send any questions via email to the committee members.

If you do have any questions for the committee, feel free to email me ([email protected]) and I’ll be sure to include it.

09/16/2026

There’s been a lot of justified outrage regarding the ordinance requiring In God We Trust on all MPD and MFD vehicles. I voted against its introduction last night and plan to do so again next month when it’s up for adoption. Everyone who spoke on the ordinance was against it. Our citizens understand Muncie struggles to pay for what we need, let alone what we don’t. The speakers also spoke against exclusion of their fellow citizens’ beliefs. I’m as disappointed as anyone that my Republican Council colleagues voted against the public’s interests.

However, in all the emotion and chaos of the night, many constituents may have missed an even bigger miscarriage of trust by the Republicans.

Resolution 13-26 called for an investigation by the Council into the circumstances surrounding Jeff Howe’s appointment as MRC director and then as Deputy Mayor. It appears that the original MRC contract was never brought to the Board of Works for approval, nor was a subsequent addendum to the contract. In addition, there are discrepancies with the dates of the second addendum when Howe was named Deputy Mayor while Mayor Ridenour was on sick leave. When an addendum was finally brought to the Board of Works, the meeting was not recorded as required by law. The addendums extended Howe’s contract and increased his salary.

All of these issues, and other related facts, should have been publicly addressed. This resolution would have allowed for that. But once again, the Republicans on City Council voted against transparency and accountability to the public in order to appease the administration.

Unfortunately, it’s easy to understand why people distrust government and those of us who are elected.

09/04/2026

The Muncie Sanitary District will begin lane restrictions at the intersection of Tillotson and Riverside beginning Tuesday (9/8/26) morning and lasting all week (yellow area on the map). We will also close Riverside (red area) on Wednesday and Thursday with hopes to have it back reopened on Friday morning. This construction is for stormwater repairs prior to the paving of Tillotson.

09/03/2026

I checked this out today during my lunch hour. There are great resources here for anyone affected by the flooding. They will be here again Friday and Saturday (September 4 & 5).

Disaster Recovery Center Coming to Delaware County

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), in coordination with FEMA, will open a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Delaware County to assist residents and businesses impacted by the recent disaster.

The Disaster Recovery Center will serve as a one-stop location for disaster recovery assistance, bringing together approximately 15 state and federal agencies and partner organizations. Residents and business owners will have an opportunity to meet directly with representatives, ask questions about their individual circumstances, and receive assistance navigating available disaster recovery programs and resources.

Representatives will be available to help individuals better understand the assistance for which they may be eligible, address questions related to the recovery process, and connect disaster survivors with appropriate state, federal, and partner resources.

Federal assistance:

- FEMA: Individual Assistance application support
- U.S. Small Business Administration: Disaster loan information for individuals

State assistance:

- Housing support: Temporary housing assistance
- Social services: Crisis counseling and mental health service referrals
- Insurance guidance: Help reviewing insurance policies and replacing documents
- Motor vehicle assistance: Support with registrations and licenses
- Public health resources: Vaccination records, vital records (birth and death certificates), tetanus shots, and cleanup guidance
- State Disaster Relief Fund: Assistance with SDRF applications

Location

Delaware County Fairgrounds – Heartland Hall
1210 N. Wheeling Avenue
Muncie, IN 47303

Hours of Operation

Wednesday, Sept 2nd through Friday, Sept. 4th: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday Sept. 5th: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Delaware County residents and businesses impacted by the disaster are encouraged to visit the Disaster Recovery Center if they have questions, need assistance with the recovery process, or would like to speak directly with participating agencies and organizations.

No appointment is necessary. Residents may visit the Disaster Recovery Center during any of the listed hours of operation.

08/24/2026

Disaster relief supplies are being distributed on Monday, Aug. 24, to Delaware County residents affected by recent flooding.

08/19/2026

Free internet and computer access even if you don’t have a library card.

08/16/2026

A free shower truck is set up at Heekin Park. If needed, hygiene items, towels and flip flops are available.

08/15/2026

211 IS NOW AVAILABLE IN DELAWARE COUNTY!

If you or someone you know needs help finding community resources, simply dial 2-1-1 to connect with trained specialists who can help identify available services and support.

211 can help connect individuals and families with resources including:
• Food and emergency assistance
• Transportation services
• Services for seniors and individuals with disabilities
• Disaster and emergency recovery assistance
• And many other local community services

During times of need, it can be difficult to know where to turn. 211 makes it easier to find the help and resources available in our community.

📞 Dial 211 for assistance.
Please share this information with anyone who may need help.