Republican Shreve spends $1.4M on primary effort, while Hogsett holds onto $4M-plus war chest
Shreve, a businessman who sold a company last year, has largely self-funded his campaign so far.
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Indianapolis GOP mayoral primary battle heats up, with Shabazz and Shreve as front-runners
The question is whether the cigar-chomping, straight-talking populism of political pundit Abdul-Hakim Shabazz will be enough to overcome the deep pockets and measured approach of wealthy businessman Jefferson Shreve.
Six Indy City-County Council primary races to watch
Retirements, along with newly-redrawn districts, are leading to some lively election battles in the May 2 primary for seats on the Indianapolis City-County Council. Even a few incumbents appear to be facing strong primary challenges.
Bill amendment aims to stop Indy’s no-turn-on-red proposal
A Republican state lawmaker is trying to prevent Indianapolis from adopting no-turn-on-red regulations, just as the Democrat-controlled City-County Council is considering a measure that would prohibit such turns throughout downtown.
Council committee OKs financing for affordable, workforce housing projects
Two projects—one in the International Marketplace and another on the north side of Indianapolis—have been approved for financing by the City-County Council’s Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee.
Indianapolis mayoral candidates differ on visions for downtown
Whoever is elected mayor will have to tackle the challenges of a decrease in office workers, an increase in homelessness and crime, and the continued decline of Circle Centre Mall.
Bill targeting ‘noncompliant’ prosecutors appears dead for 2023 session
The measure would have established a prosecutor commission and review board with the goal of dealing with prosecutors who won’t pursue certain cases. Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears, for instance, has pledged not to prosecute simple marijuana possession cases.
Neidhammer Coffee Co. bought by not-for-profit for training housing-challenged youth
The near-east side coffee shop will be operated by youth from 91 Place, a not-for-profit that provides transitional housing, workforce training and support services.
City-County councilors propose ‘no turn on red’ restrictions throughout downtown
The Indianapolis City-County Council might ban turns at red lights through the city’s core in response to a rise in accidents involving pedestrians and mounting community pressure.
Republican Indy mayoral candidates meet in second town hall
Candidates Jefferson Shreve, Abdul-Hakim Shabazz, the Rev. James W. Jackson and John Couch discussed crime, infrastructure and voting issues at a forum Thursday evening.
Hogsett, Shackleford divided on possible tax increase in Democratic town hall
At Tuesday evening’s Democratic mayoral candidate town hall, State Rep. Robin Shackleford indicated she might consider raising taxes to fix roads in Indianapolis, while incumbent Joe Hogsett remained adamant that he would not raise taxes.
City breaks ground on key project in $1.1B infrastructure plan
Construction began Monday on the so-called “road diet” project on West Michigan Street in Indianapolis, a $4.7 million “traffic-calming measure” that will reduce the number of lanes for motorized vehicles
Shackleford releases public safety plan, says Hogsett ‘failed to deliver’
State Rep. Robin Shackleford, a Democratic candidate hoping to unseat incumbent Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett in the party primary May 2, unveiled a public safety plan with more than 30 priorities Wednesday afternoon.
UIndy names Tanuja Singh as new president
Singh, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs at Loyola University New Orleans since July 2020, has worked in leadership at higher education institutions for almost 30 years.
Republican Shreve expands mayoral campaign advertising to TV
Shreve, a wealthy businessman and former City-County Councilor, is spending more than $220,000 on the TV spot that started airing last weekend.
After a decade, Central@29 housing project appears on track
The $18.1 million, 56-unit project is planned for the southeast corner of Central and East 29th streets in Fall Creek.
Republican mayoral candidate Shreve hits the airwaves
Indianapolis businessman Jefferson Shreve, a Republican, appears to be the first of this year’s Indianapolis mayoral candidates to begin advertising.
Activist for street safety takes issue to Indy mayoral, council candidates
Eric Holt, who tracks pedestrian and cyclist deaths in Indianapolis, is creating a voter guide in hopes of spurring the election of mayoral and council candidates who want to address systemic street safety issues.
City-County Council considers further deregulation for taxi drivers
The number of taxis on Indianapolis streets has decreased by 80% in the last decade, prompting the City-County Council to consider changes to help traditional taxis better compete with ride-sharing services.
Indianapolis mayoral candidates clash in first forum
Seven candidates for Indianapolis mayor discussed their policy plans in a candidate forum Sunday, but expected Democratic front-runners Mayor Joe Hogsett and State Rep. Robin Shackleford were no-shows.