Editorial: What Indianapolis needs is an inspiring mayoral race
We want to be inspired—and campaigns focused on negative messages just won’t do it.
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4 years into incentives plan for developers, community-building programs emerging
Indianapolis developers receiving tax abatements have committed to providing nearly $5 million to help struggling middle- and low-income families gain access to economic opportunities and become more upwardly mobile.
City to take over financing of $510M hotel at Pan Am Plaza
Hogsett administration officials said the move was necessary to save the project after Kite Realty Group told the city it couldn’t secure suitable financing for a planned 814-room Signia by Hilton hotel.
Primary voters to choose Hogsett’s path or Shackleford’s vision
As Mayor Joe Hogsett seeks a third term, he is facing opposition for the Democratic nomination. State Rep. Robin Shackleford was among Black leaders last spring calling for racial equity in the party’s candidate endorsement practices.
Democrat Clif Marsiglio leaving mayoral race, backing Shackleford
With 11 days to go until the primary election, Indianapolis mayoral candidate Clif Marsiglio is ending his campaign to support fellow Democrat Robin Shackleford.
City receives nearly $10M in federal money for homelessness efforts
While the homeless population across the city has decreased from its pandemic high of nearly 2,000 people, it has yet to return to the lower levels recorded before the pandemic hit.
Shackleford’s proposals include more help for small businesses
State Rep. Robin Shackleford, a Democratic candidate for Indianapolis mayor, said she would slash licensing fees for new businesses and award more city contracts to small, locally owned businesses if she’s elected.
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.
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.
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.
Could downtown heliport play a role in attracting aviation innovation?
Is the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport an impediment to development in the Market East Cultural District, or is it a key asset in the future of the city’s aviation landscape, maybe even a future hub for air taxis?
Pilot project to boost Marion County’s low recycling rate getting mixed reviews
In 2020, the city diverted only about 15% of all residential, commercial, industrial and construction waste from landfills, through a combination of recycling and composting. That was far below the U.S. rate of around 35%.
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.
House lawmakers hear testimony on bill protecting retail dog sales
A heated debate over whether the state should restrict municipalities from banning the retail sale of dogs continued Monday at the Indiana Statehouse without resolution.
Westfield term limits near dead after Indiana House passes elections bill
The bill would overturn the term-limits ordinance that the Westfield City Council approved in late 2022 for its elected officials. House members passed the bill 92-0, sending it to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk.
City-County Council passes measure to restrict retail pet sales
The proposal would prohibit most retail sales of cats, dogs and rabbits in the city, but could be blocked by possible statewide legislation that is under consideration at the Indiana Statehouse.
More than 2,700 summer jobs available through Project Indy initiative
The online platform allows young job seekers ages 16-24 to connect with employers who can provide job opportunities, soft-skill development and job-readiness training.
Candidate challenges hack away at City-County Council primary field
A hotly contested Democratic primary to represent City-County Council District 8 is down from five candidates to just two after a series of candidacy challenges and withdrawals.