October 9: Kip Tew Partner, Ice Miller & Lime Scooter Representative
Bird and Lime scooters first appeared in Indy in June and they were met with celebration by some and frustration by others. After being banished by the City in July, the scooters came back this August with much larger fleets and “operating ground rules” as dictated by the City of Indianapolis.
Love them or hate them, the behind the scenes political process (which was not along party lines!) surrounding the scooter invasion was fascinating to watch unfold. Kip will share some insight into that process as well as talk about the role that mechanized scooters can play in terms of transportation infrastructure and how new technologies are consistently being considered, implemented or managed by local governments.
Kipper (Kip) Tew concentrates his practice on public affairs and municipal law, including smart cities and IoT, gaming, alcohol, utilities, and campaign finance. Lime Scooters are a client of Kip’s and he was instrumental in the deal that brought Lime Scooters back to Indy. Kip has also been actively involved in the political process. He was the state chair of the Barack Obama presidential campaign in Indiana and former chairman of the Indiana Democratic Party.
The public is always welcome at Rotary. Our programs take place at the Ivy Tech Culinary and Conference Center and the cost is just $26 per person. It’s best to arrive by noon and know that we always conclude by 1:15.
Guests are encouraged to bring their helmets (or use one of ours!) and try some demo scooters at Ivy Tech on Tuesday! They will be available for trial before and after the meeting!
