Meridian-Kessler is a neighborhood located in “midtown” Indianapolis. With its first inhabitants as far back 1820! The neighborhood was officially incorporated by the City of Indianapolis in 1965 and maintains its original boundaries: 38th to Kessler, Meridian to the Monon.

In an effort to help ease racial tensions and make Meridian-Kessler a neighborhood that was safe and welcoming to all, the Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association was established in 1965. With leaders from area churches, namely Meridian Heights Presbyterian and Womack Memorial CME church, the Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association was established to:

●      Bring about a closer relationship between all people and provide a service for all newcomers

●      Monitory zoning and guard against illegal conversations of single-family housing

●      Maintain quality schools in the area

●      Provide adequate municipal services for all residents

Over time, the organization has grown to meet the various needs of the ever-changing and growing community.

MKNA is a 501c3 nonprofit, charitable organization led by a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors are responsible for hiring the Executive Director who’s tasked with carrying out the day-to-day tasks that work toward the objectives of the organization.

MKNA is comprised of nine standing committees. Each committee is overseen/organized by a chairperson who serves on the Board of Directors. Committees are comprised of a mixture of board members as well as community members that do not sit on the board.

To be a “current member” of the Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association is to have paid household dues within the past calendar year without lapse. Members are able to vote on various topics including officers during the annual All Neighborhood Meeting.

Click here to meet the Board

It depends. There are three main sources to contact in regards to personal and public safety. First, in the case of a life-threatening emergency or a crime in progress always call 9-1-1. In the case of fraud, identity theft, noise/firework complaints, and any type of delayed (non-emergency) report dial 3-1-1 to be connected to the non-emergency IMPD dispatch. Both operate 24/7.

Lastly, the IMPD has a separate department and reporting system specifically for traffic violations. This number and/or online form can be completed in the case of habitual speeding through a specific area, expired plates, vehicles on public streets that have not moved for multiple days, etc. To submit a traffic complaint, click here.

Call the Citizen’s Energy Group Emergency Line at 317-924-3311.

Call the Citizen’s Energy Group Emergency Line at 317-924-3311.

The entity that you need to contact for all of these questions is Indianapolis Power & Light. In the case of a power outage or other power-related problem, make a report by calling 317-261-8111. Additional power-related issues are listed here.

The entity that you need to contact for all of these questions is Indianapolis Power & Light. In the case of a power outage or other power-related problem, make a report by calling 317-261-8111. Additional power-related issues are listed here.

Click here to enter your address and see when your trash pickup day is. Click here to order a new trash cart.

The City of Indianapolis does not offer recycling services however can connect you to the appropriate service provider based on your address. Click here to complete an online form to get rates and dates for recycling at your address.

You or your licensed contractor should contact Business and Neighborhood Services (BNS) and apply for any necessary permits as most projects will require permits. The permit review and approval process takes more than 4 weeks, so plan in advance. During the permit review process, BNS will determine if your project needs a variance. Variances are exceptions to the Ordinance made by the Department of Metropolitan Development (DMD) and require that a petition be filed, fees be paid, and hearing be attended.

All requests for variances are heard by the MKNA Land Use Committee prior to being heard by the DMD Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). All variance petitions are not granted, but are voted during the hearing process. For more information on the Land Use Committee process, email info@mkna.org.

In the event that any digging or excavation will happen on the property, it is required that all utilities be marked. The best way to have all utilities marked is by visiting Indiana811.org or dialing 8-1-1 to schedule an appointment.

If you’re unsure of where your property line is, you will need to hire a private surveyor to establish the exact property boundaries.

It depends. As a large neighborhood, Meridian-Kessler is comprised of three districts: #2, #7 and #9 as of the 2010 election. Current City-County Councillors are:

• District #2: Keith Potts-D
• District #7: John Barth-D
• District #9: Duke Oliver-D

Specific district maps and contact information for each councillor can be found be click on their name above.

It depends. As a large neighborhood, Meridian-Kessler is comprised two State Senate districts and two State Representative districts:

• State Senate District #30: John Ruckelshaus
• State Senate District #33: Greg Taylor
• State Rep. District #86: Ed DeLaney
• State Rep. District #96: Greg Porter

Specific district maps and contact information for each elected office above can be found here.

The Mayor’s Action Center, also known as the MAC is a city-run customer service line for all things related to city services. To report an issue (an list of issues can be found below), dial 317-327-4622. Always be sure to ask for a confirmation number when making a report.

Another way to reach the MAC is by using the RequestIndy mobile phone application. This is the best method as the MAC only operates 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. The RequestIndy app will provide a confirmation number. Keep this number for your records.

Issues that may be reported by calling the MAC or submitting an issue via the RequestIndy app:

• Stray animals or other animal problems (including dogs & cats)
  • Potholes, street maintenance, signs and signal problems
• Streets, Signs & Signals, Snow & Ice
• Environmental
  • High grass and weeds, tree problems, and environmental concerns
• Trash, Graffiti & Dumping
  • Illegal dumping, trash, and recycling
• Zone Violations & Abandoned Vehicles or Buildings
  • Code enforcement and zoning
• Parks
  • Issues within parks related to trees, graffiti, potholes, playground equipment, or dog parks
• Street Lights
  • Requests for new street lights and street lights burnt out

Once you have submitted your issue via the MAC or RequestIndy App, feel free to submit your issue to us as well using this form. With your confirmation number, we can advocate on your behalf for a solution.

The Mayor’s Action Center, also known as the MAC is a city-run customer service line for all things related to city services. To report an issue (an list of issues can be found below), dial 317-327-4622. Always be sure to ask for a confirmation number when making a report.

Another way to reach the MAC is by using the RequestIndy mobile phone application. This is the best method as the MAC only operates 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. The RequestIndy app will provide a confirmation number. Keep this number for your records.

Issues that may be reported by calling the MAC or submitting an issue via the RequestIndy app:

• Stray animals or other animal problems (including dogs & cats)
  • Potholes, street maintenance, signs and signal problems
• Streets, Signs & Signals, Snow & Ice
• Environmental
  • High grass and weeds, tree problems, and environmental concerns
• Trash, Graffiti & Dumping
  • Illegal dumping, trash, and recycling
• Zone Violations & Abandoned Vehicles or Buildings
  • Code enforcement and zoning
• Parks
  • Issues within parks related to trees, graffiti, potholes, playground equipment, or dog parks
• Street Lights
  • Requests for new street lights and street lights burnt out

Once you have submitted your issue via the MAC or RequestIndy App, feel free to submit your issue to us as well using this form. With your confirmation number, we can advocate on your behalf for a solution.