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.
City-County Council
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.
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.
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.
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.
Council releases additional information from investigative law firm, HR policy recommendations
A special meeting of the council next week will allow public comment regarding the recommendations, based on the results of an investigation into Mayor Joe Hogsett’s handling of harassment allegations within his administration.
All but 2 Indy councilors sign letters opposing AES rate settlement
The signatures of President Vop Osili and several other councilors were missing from a letter released last week.
Majority of Indianapolis councilors oppose proposed AES rate settlement
More than half of the 25-member Indianapolis City-County Council signed a public letter opposing the proposed deal, saying AES Indiana “continues to fall short on service.”
Fifth City-County Council member calls for Mayor Joe Hogsett’s resignation
In an op-ed for The Indianapolis Star on Thursday, Republican Councilor Michael-Paul Hart wrote that Hogsett has displayed a “pattern of corruption, negligence and lack of judgment.”
Former Hogsett aide’s secret relationship calls into question high-profile deals
Recent media reports raise questions about deals brokered by Thomas Cook, Mayor Hogsett’s former chief of staff, and the city’s former top economic development official, with whom Cook was allegedly in a secret romantic relationship.
‘Nobody’s happy’: City-County Council passes $1.7B budget for 2026 amid concerns
After a lengthy discussion, the full council voted 17-8 in favor of the budget’s passage Monday evening. All six Republicans and two Democrats voted against it.
Questions about harassment probe still unanswered months later. What’s next?
Nearly five months have passed since a report about the Hogsett administration’s handling of sexual harassment allegations was released. But the City-County Council is preparing to take more steps involving the investigation.
Google officially withdraws plans for data center in Franklin Township
The request comes less than two weeks after the company informed the City-County Council that it intended to withdraw its proposal amid intense pushback from neighbors and some city leaders.
Street safety funds, eviction court assistance included in $20M city budget addition
The $20 million fiscal package is an addendum to the Hogsett administration’s $1.7 billion proposed budget for 2026.
Google to withdraw rezoning request for data center in Franklin Township
The proposed data center has faced widespread criticism from neighbors and local officials who have expressed concerns about the project’s environmental impact.
Indy councilors plan resolution to oppose AES rate hike. Will it make a difference?
The proposal appears to have bipartisan support. But it’s unclear how much the City-County Council, which has no actual authority over the utility, can truly influence the process.
Franklin Township school district flips position, now supports Google data center development
As a critical vote by the City-County Council approaches on whether to rezone 467 acres for Google’s proposed billion-dollar data center, the local school district has changed its stance on the project.
What to know about Google’s proposed billion-dollar data center project
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Mickey Shuey
Mickey Shuey With the City-County Council approaching a Sept. 22 public hearing over the 467-acre project, IBJ looked into many of the questions being asked about the controversial development.