About Vop
A Champion for Equity
Vop Osili is the President of the Indianapolis City-County Council, a leading voice for equity in our city, and a proud husband & father to his wife & children.
Known for his work with public servants on both sides of the aisle, Vop is committed to addressing the important issues – equity, fair and affordable housing, homelessness, reentry, police/community engagement, inclusive urban development – impacting the daily lives of Indianapolis citizens.
He and his wife Una are the proud parents of two amazing children, Arinze and Tasia.
About VopCommitted to a Better Indianapolis
Family & Education
Osili graduated from Carnegie-Mellon University with a bachelor's degree in architecture and earned a master's degree in architecture and urban design from Columbia University. He also served as a missionary to Haiti and other developing countries. He and his wife Una are the proud parents of two amazing children, Arinze and Tasia.
Professional Career
With a background in architecture, Osili has led urban design and architecture projects throughout the United States, Africa and the Middle East. He was a founding partner of A2SO4, an Indianapolis-based architectural design company that was one of the first LEED-certified firms in the nation.
A Passion for Public Service
Osili was a member of the Indiana Fire and Building Services Commission from 2001 to 2005 and Chairman of one of the Indianapolis Boards of Zoning Appeals from 2005 to 2008. He serves on a number of civic boards in the community, working at various times with organizations like the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, the United Way of Central Indiana and the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. In 2010, he was the Democratic candidate for Indiana Secretary of State.
Representing His Community
Vop currently represents District 11, which covers a large portion of downtown Indianapolis and parts of the near west side, including the campus of IUPUI. He is the Chairman of the Council’s Rules & Public Policy Committee and also serves on the Parks and Recreation Committee.
City-County Council Accomplishments
First elected to the Council in 2011, Osili has collaborated extensively with community groups, civic organizations and the business community on the expansion of work opportunities, skills training, and financing for small businesses. He helped establish Indianapolis’ first city-funded microloan program targeting residents and businesses operating in neighborhoods with households well below area median income, and he continues to implement new initiatives to incentivize fair wages to lift up our community.
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