UPDATE: Mayor Joe Hogsett announces bid for third term
Hogsett announced Tuesday night that he will seek a third term, setting the stage for a Democratic primary contest against Robin Shackleford, now a state representative.
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Council committee OKs $15.5 in TIF bonds for Cole Motor Redevelopment
The Cole Motor Redevelopment, which includes the former Jail II building and Arrestee Processing Center, is one step closer to receiving tax-increment financing.
Election leaves lingering questions for Indiana Dems, Indy GOP
The intensifying Republican dominance of statewide politics and heightened Democrat popularity in Indianapolis raise questions about how or when the opposing party can ever win a statewide or citywide seat.
Rep. Robin Shackleford looks to become Indianapolis’ first Black and first female mayor
The decision could pit her against incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett in the Democratic primary next year. Hogsett expects to announce whether he’ll seek a third term in the coming weeks.
Shackleford, a potential Indy mayoral candidate, to make announcement Thursday
State Rep. Robin Shackleford said she would make an “important announcement about her political future.” Should she run for mayor, it would set up a potential Democratic primary contest against Mayor Joe Hogsett, who has yet to say whether he will seek a third term.
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears defeats upstart GOP challenger
Mears’ victory dashed Republicans’ hopes of winning their first countywide race in Indianapolis in a decade, a period in which Marion County became increasingly dominated by Democrats.
Eskenazi, Cummins partner to bring portable market to food-insecure
A former IndyGo bus could start a second life by the end of the year—distributing fresh food, providing nutrition education and troubleshooting problems Indianapolis residents have applying for food stamps.
City considering outside counsel to test public nuisance law
On the heels of the Towne & Terrace Corp. settlement, Indianapolis hopes to change the legal interpretation of a state public nuisance law so it will allow a high volume of emergency calls to be grounds for enforcement in similar circumstances.
Hunger and health panel highlights creative solutions to food insecurity
At a forum Monday morning, much of the conversation involved partnerships between localities, not-for-profits, and health systems and their efforts to offer resources and solutions.
Q&A with Sajjad Shah, whose coffee shop grew out of Muslims of the World social media
MOTW Pastries & Coffee now has two locations—at 4873 W. 38th St. in Indianapolis and 8235 E. 116th St. in Fishers—and is opening a third in Castleton by the end of this year.
With new funding, Kheprw seeks to develop Black entrepreneurs
An organization focused on empowering Black residents in Indianapolis has received a huge boost as one of the first recipients of funding through the Indianapolis African American Quality of Life initiatives.
Three transit-oriented projects in line for city financing incentives
The Indianapolis City-County Council and Metropolitan and Economic Development Committee are considering tax-increment financing for three apartment developments that prioritize access to transit.
Carrasco outraises, outspends Mears in race for Marion County prosecutor
The Republican challenger to incumbent Prosecutor Ryan Mears received more contributions in the quarter ended Oct. 14. But she also spent $100,000 more.
Approach to fighting crime divides candidates for prosecutor
Marion County voters will have a distinct choice to make on Nov. 8. Democratic Prosecutor Ryan Mears and Republican challenger Cyndi Carrasco couldn’t be further apart on some key issues.
City-County Council approves $1.4B budget for 2023
The budget includes a record $300 million in public safety spending, along with $288 million for roads, bridges and greenways, and $157 million in storm-water improvements.
Democratic candidates for statewide office enter campaign commercial fray
Recent polls showing close races in Republican U.S. Sen. Todd Young’s re-election bid and for Indiana’s open secretary of state seat may have influenced the timing of the ads as Democrats attempt to pull off upsets.
Sharp disagreements abound in debate between Marion County prosecutor candidates
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears and Republican challenger Cyndi Carrasco Sharp sparred over his decision not to prosecute low-level marijuana possession and policies related to Indiana’s near-total abortion ban.
Co-working space P30 seeks community impact on far-east side
In the next 10 years, Executive Director Tamise Cross wants P30 to launch 300 businesses and create 3,000 employment opportunities.
Renamed crime prevention grant program awards $8.6M
The Elevation Grant Program—previously the Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program—doled out additional funds as part of the three-year, $45 million effort to address root causes of crime in Indianapolis.
IndyGo completes $6.6M Delaware Street project with Indy DPW
IndyGo is taking steps to make some of its regular bus stops more like the decked-out stops along its rapid-transit lines, starting with its first “super stop,” which it unveiled Monday.