Indianapolis public health office mismanaged oversight of most contracts, audit finds
The city’s public health office, established in 2016, oversees programs focused on homelessness, violence reduction and behavioral health.
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Martindale-Brightwood residents ask Mayor Joe Hogsett to intervene in data center development
The coalition asked that Hogsett and other city leaders pause any decisions on the proposed 14-acre data center development until there is comprehensive environmental testing, remediation and a community impact review regarding the project.
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IBJ Podcast: City-County Council’s new chief of staff on role models, soft power and public policy
Once a special assistant to Mayor Bart Peterson, Doran Moreland has returned to the City-County Building to help guide the council as it focuses on policymaking, collaboration and transparency.
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Indianapolis officials release Vision Zero plan to end road deaths by 2035
The 102-page plan—released by Indianapolis’ Vision Zero Task Force, part of the city’s ongoing street safety efforts—offers strategies that may improve driver behavior and road safety.
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City-County Council OKs Irvington DORA plan, framework for future Indy districts
The City-County Council voted unanimously Monday to pass proposals that will allow some Indianapolis neighborhoods to create designated outdoor refreshment areas, or DORAs, starting with Irvington.
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City-County Council committee recommends stricter curfew before summer
Indianapolis will likely move the start time for curfew restrictions two hours earlier through August in a public safety maneuver.
Atlanta company wants to build data center at east-side Thunderbird site
The property is zoned I-3, intended for heavy industrial use, which does not support building a data center.
Indy police, FBI investigating shots fired at City-County Council member’s home
Councilor Ron Gibson reported more than a dozen gunshots were fired into his home overnight, less than a week after he spoke in favor of a proposed data center development within his district.
Indy commission approves data center in Martindale-Brightwood
The startup plans to spend $500 million to build a data center on a 13.68-acre parcel at 2505 Sherman Drive.
Decatur Township data center receives initial OK despite neighbors’ protests
An Indianapolis planning official on Thursday recommended approval for a zoning modification that would allow developers to proceed with the 250-megawatt, two-building facility on a 130-acre site
Are Andrea Hunley’s website updates a hint at 2027 mayoral run?
Hunley announced last month she will not seek re-election for her Senate District 46 seat, and recent tweaks to her campaign website add to the speculation that she might be preparing to mount a run for Indianapolis mayor.
Q&A: Shea Joyce, Indy’s new deputy mayor of operations and government affairs
Joyce, an Indianapolis native and former André Carson campaign staffer, has stepped into a newly created cabinet role within Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration.
UPDATE: Despite opposition from councilors and neighbors, Martindale-Brightwood data center gets initial OK
The Metropolitan Development Commission hearing examiner’s approval of Los Angeles-based Metrobloks’ rezoning request came despite strong opposition from Martindale-Brightwood residents and some members of the City-County Council.
Mayor Joe Hogsett appoints 27-year veteran as Indy’s first female police chief
She replaces outgoing Chief Chris Bailey, who announced earlier this month that he would leave the role to become Hogsett’s chief deputy mayor.
New City-County Council leaders want to leave 2025 drama behind
New Democratic leaders say they want to concentrate on policymaking, collaboration and transparency.
Local Democrats create contested primary for almost 20-year incumbent
Indianapolis City-County Councilor Keith Graves and Lawrence Common Council member Tyrell Giles will challenge incumbent Indiana House District 95 Rep. John L. Bartlett in the May primary.
Vop Osili sets vision for mayoral run: ‘Always thinking about what’s next and what’s best’ for Indy
Here are several key takeaways from IBJ’s 45-minute conversation with the mayoral candidate.
With Osili running, which other Democrats could enter the race for Indianapolis mayor?
While Vop Osili is the first Democrat to announce a run, he’s not expected to be the last. Osili enters what could be crowded race that could include the third-term incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett.
Indianapolis City-County Council elects Maggie Lewis as president
Lewis, who previously served as council president from 2012 through 2017, succeeds Vop Osili, who announced his decision to step down from leadership in early December.
UPDATE: Democrats announce plans to elect Maggie Lewis, John Barth as new council leaders
Lewis previously served as president from 2012 to 2017. The council—which Democrats control 19-6—will make the decision official at the Jan. 5 council meeting.
Woman files tort claim over forcible removal from City-County Council meeting
Lauren Roberts was removed from the meeting by Marion County Sheriff deputies on orders from City-County Council President Vop Osili.
Democrat Vop Osili won’t seek council presidency again in 2026
The announcement is likely to fuel speculation that Osili is preparing a run for mayor, a possibility he has been coy about.
Council committee advances Irvington DORA plan, framework for future Indy districts
The City-County Council’s Rules and Public Policy Committee voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a proposal creating Indianapolis’ first designated outdoor refreshment area.
City-County Council leaders seek third-party review for city HR complaints
Council leaders say they want a third party to investigate human resources complaints at the City-County Building, but steps on how that would happen are far from being worked out.