Hogsett appoints city’s first chief diversity officer, reorganizes cabinet
A pre-election revamp of the mayor’s cabinet includes the appointment of the first diversity officer, a new senior adviser and new deputy mayors.
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City considering additional $25M in funding for Pan Am Plaza project
The $550 million project includes a $125 million expansion of the Indiana Convention Center, as well as an 800-room hotel being developed by local developer Kite Realty Group Trust. A second 600-room hotel is planned for a later phase of the project.
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West-side business leaders say Blue Line alteration limits development opportunities
West-side leaders are pleased the city found $20 million for infrastructure improvements but remain disappointed that the area is missing out on the original $52 million in improvements the Blue Line was once scheduled to bring.
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Westfield City Council approves term limits despite legal concerns
The ordinance limits the mayor and city council members to two consecutive four-year terms and the clerk-treasurer to three consecutive four-year terms.
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Pastor James Jackson running as Republican candidate for mayor
James Jackson, pastor of Fervent Prayer Church at 10512 E. 38th St., says he plans to focus on public safety and education in his campaign.
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City to spend $20M on West Washington Street following Blue Line shift
The infrastructure-improvement project is smaller than the $50 million plan that IndyGo dropped after an October board decision to alter plans for the Blue Line rapid-transit bus line on the west side.
East 38th Street corridor to receive $3.5M city investment
The East 38th Street corridor is the city’s eighth Lift Indy neighborhood and will receive investments in affordable housing and homeownership, economic development, and food-access efforts.
Hogsett says he has unfinished business in reelection bid, teases future projects
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced his third bid for reelection Tuesday evening at the Indianapolis City Market. He said he wants a another term so he can accomplish goals that the pandemic derailed.
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.
City commits $3.5M for downtown safety, cleanliness efforts
The 18-month effort is expected to boost the number of bike patrol officers, security cameras, cleaning crews and those helping the homeless in the Mile Square.
City seeking bids for parking lot north of Old City Hall
City officials see the 0.65-acre parcel at 222 N. Alabama St. as a connector between the Mass Ave cultural district and the Market East area, potentially with a hotel or apartment project.
O’Laughlin, former Indianapolis clerk and Indiana treasurer, dies at 93
Marjorie O’Laughlin’s political career began when she was asked by mayoral candidate Richard Lugar, a classmate from Shortridge High School, to run for city clerk in 1967.
City plans to purchase 25 acres on southeast side
The city is considering offering the property to a private developer to create affordable housing or utilizing the land to combine the city’s 911 call center and emergency operations center.
City seeks ideas for revamping Twin Aire Shopping Plaza, former drive-in theater
The city’s “request for information” is likely to garner suggestions from developers for mixed-use developments, apartments, community spaces and facilities for not-for-profits.
What’s next for IndyRent as federal funding fades away?
At its peak, the rent-assistance program doled out $7 million in a month. That rate is impossible post-pandemic, so the city must decide how much eviction-prevention assistance is possible.
City reaches $200K settlement over Towne & Terrace housing complex
Indianapolis officials said the agreement announced Thursday is expected to give the city more control of the crime-plagued housing complex.
Editorial: Indianapolis, suburbs deserve better street funding formula
The city estimates it faces a funding gap of $1 billion a year for roads and transportation infrastructure.
Combination of factors leaves staff shortages in city government
A pandemic hiring freeze, an early retirement program, and a nationwide desire for higher wages have left some city departments struggling for workers.
City incentives still in the works for Jail II redevelopment
The developer behind the proposed revamp of the former Jail II and Arrestee Processing Center facilities on the eastern edge of downtown Indianapolis said he expects city incentives for the project to be secured by the end of this year.
Hogsett names DPW head Dan Parker new chief of staff
Parker, a longtime political consultant before taking over the Department of Public Works, will succeed Taylor Schaffer in the mayor’s office starting Monday.
Charitable distribution proposal gets little support at public meeting
Only one individual testified in favor of Indianapolis City-County Council Proposal 256, which would require those giving food to 10 or more people in a public place to register with the Office of Public Health and Safety or face a potential fine.
$188 million Purple Line moving toward 2024 completion
But there’s still a lot of work to do. Building of passenger stations has yet to begin; all progress so far has laid the groundwork for future construction.
How will Hogsett’s clinician-led emergency response team deal with danger?
Mayor Joe Hogsett is proposing $2 million to launch a clinician-led response team to deal with mental health emergencies, but some are concerned about having mental health professionals respond to emergencies without police in tow.
Fishers prepares for City Hall demolition, new complex
Municipal employees will leave City Hall on Friday for the final time. The 31-year-old building will be demolished this fall so construction can begin on the $22.8 million Fishers Arts & Municipal Complex.