The City of Shelbyville has launched a new website (based on CivicPlus) which includes new sections to help with transparency.

The main tool, that we have seen, is the new Agenda and Minutes system, a standard with CivicPlus sites. And with the new streaming mandates which took place on July 1st thanks to the passage of HEA 1167 from 2023, you can also find links to recordings of past meetings.

Shelbyville, IN – Since the launch of its new, user-friendly website in October 2024, the City of Shelbyville has prioritized public transparency, accessibility, and citizen engagement. Now, residents can explore a growing suite of online tools that make it easier than ever to stay informed, report issues, and access public records 24/7.

“We built this platform to serve as a 24-hour City Hall,” said Jenna Martin, Director of Public Relations. “Whether you’re looking up meeting minutes at midnight or reporting a pothole during your lunch break, the tools are now in your hands.”

Key Features of the Website Include:

1. Agenda & Minutes Portal

Stay connected to your local government with access to agendas, minutes, and meeting materials from City Council, Board of Works, and other city boards. Documents are archived for easy reference, and the portal is updated regularly to provide timely information to the public.

Direct access: www.shelbyville.in.gov/AgendaCenter

2. Notify Me™ Alerts

Never miss an update again. With the Notify Me portal, residents can subscribe to receive email or text message alerts about city news, calendar events, public meetings, bid postings, and more. It’s simple to sign up and fully customizable.

Sign up here: www.shelbyville.in.gov/NotifyMe

3. Report an Issue

From streetlight outages to road concerns, the Report an Issue tool empowers residents to submit non-emergency concerns directly to the appropriate city department. With integrated mapping, tracking, and optional contact info, citizens can feel confident that their voices are heard and responded to.

Submit a report: www.shelbyville.in.gov/Report

4. Public Records Requests & Police Reports:

If information isn’t readily available on the site, residents may submit a public records request directly to Clerk-Treasurer Scott Asher at sasher@cityofshelbyvillein.com.

Police reports are available through a dedicated portal at: www.shelbyville.in.gov/policereports

A Transparent Future

The City of Shelbyville remains committed to growing public trust and civic engagement through continued investment in digital services. The recent website overhaul, supported by CivicPlus, was designed to ensure that local government remains open, responsive, and accessible.

“Transparency isn’t a buzzword to us. It’s a commitment to making sure every citizen has access to the information they need to be informed and involved,” said Mayor Scott Furgeson.

For more information and to explore the online tools yourself, visit www.shelbyville.in.gov.

Media Contact:
Jenna Martin
Director of Public Relations
City of Shelbyville
jmartin@cityofshelbyvillein.com