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.
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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.
Five ways the state can help downtown
While the state and the city have come together on major downtown projects over the years, there’s sometimes tension between what Indianapolis officials would like to see from the state and how the state views its responsibility to the capital city.
City-County Council to consider ban on retail sales of cats, dogs and rabbits
Several Indianapolis City-County Council members are seeking to ban most local retail sales of cats, dogs and rabbits in an effort to prevent an expansion of puppy mills and reduce overcrowding and understaffing at the city animal shelter.
Republican businessman Shreve enters Indianapolis mayoral race
Jefferson Shreve, former City-County Council member and founder of Storage Express, is the fourth Republican to enter the race for Indianapolis mayor.
Abdul-Hakim Shabazz announces run for Indianapolis mayor
After several months of speculation and consideration, Shabazz said Thursday that he planned to file paperwork with the Marion County Clerk’s Office later in the day to make his candidacy official.
City eyes updates to Union Station overpasses
City officials plan to pour at least $10 million into structural and aesthetic improvements to five CSX railroad overpasses and the sidewalks and roads that run beneath them on the south side of downtown.
City to spend $4.5M on program to raise Black homeownership
The Vacant to Vibrant initiative, announced Tuesday, will utilize about 100 lots in several neighborhoods that have fallen into disrepair and are held in the city’s land bank.
City planning to buy Drake apartment building from Children’s Museum
The Drake has been a often-discussed property since the museum said in mid-2019 the it planned to raze the 95-year-old building as part of a larger real estate effort to make space for additional exhibits and parking.