John N. Neff Press Release, September 1, 1971

UniGov became a major focus of the 1971 mayoral elections for both the Republican incumbent Lugar and his Democratic opponent, John F. Neff. In this press release, Neff highlights some of the opposition arguments to UniGov, including the argument that it was forced on the people of Indianapolis and that it was a move to centralize Republican power. The press release also refers to the controversial topics of school desegregation and busing, a significant issue during the 1971 city elections.