Noblesville city councilor nabs GOP nomination for mayor
Chris Jensen won the Republican primary, meaning he’s likely to replace retiring Mayor John Ditslear. But councilor Rick Taylor, who served District 3, lost in Tuesday’s election.
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Carmel Mayor Brainard fends off challenge while a longtime Carmel councilor loses
Mayor Jim Brainard received 56% of the GOP primary vote, while his challenger Fred Glynn garnered 44%. The race had turned ugly in recent weeks.
UPDATES: Brainard, Fadness, Jensen win in Hamilton County; Hogsett, Merritt win in Indy
Incumbent Joe Hogsett and Republican Jim Merritt are expected to easily win their primaries in the Indianapolis mayor’s race. In Hamilton County, the races could be more interesting.
Hamilton County firms jump into $1B Purdue project
Old Town Design Group, J.C. Hart and Browning Investments will build the massive development’s residential components, including luxury apartments, condos, townhouses and single-family homes.
Early voting up in Marion County, but even more so in Hamilton County
In Hamilton County, the increase is likely tied in part to some interesting GOP primary battles. In Marion County, voters could choose to vote early at any of three different polling sites for the first time in a decade. Polls are open Tuesday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Area mayoral races top ballots in Tuesday’s primary election
Incumbent Indy Mayor Joe Hogsett and GOP challenger Jim Merritt are expected to win their parties’ nominations easily. Meanwhile in Fishers and Carmel, incumbents are fending off primary challenges.
Carmel receives eight development proposals for PNC Bank site
Henry Mestetsky, director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission, told IBJ on Tuesday that the overwhelming response to the RFP was rare.
Seed company Beck’s plans $62M expansion of Hamilton County HQ
The Atlanta-based company said the expansion would double its processing capacity and add 56 jobs over the next few years.
Two more medical facilities planned for Carmel
One would be a Riverview Health ER and urgent care; the other would be an Indianapolis Rehabilitation Institute.
CNO Financial acquires Florida benefits company for $66 million
The Orlando-based benefits provider, Web Benefits Design, will continue to operate under its existing name.
Fired employee to return to job in Carmel clerk-treasurer’s office
Carmel City Council President Jeff Worrell told IBJ that Ann Bingman, former director of internal controls, will return to her role in the clerk-treasurer’s office, but won’t report directly to Christine Pauley, who fired Bingman April 17.
Conner Prairie reports second-highest attendance in its history
Museum officials announced the latest attendance mark Thursday in a public meeting that unveiled the newly renovated Chinese House and the brand new Bluffs at Conner Prairie event venue.
Official hurls more accusations at Brainard as outsiders back his claim they were dating
Carmel Clerk-Treasurer Christine Pauley escalated her harassment complaints about Mayor Jim Brainard on Thursday, but several people came forward Friday to say Pauley wasn’t being upfront about their relationship.
Fishers design center aims to fill workforce needs
The $14 million Hub & Spoke, planned for East 106th Street and Lantern Road, will connect building and design industry tenants to clients and makers all under one roof,
Carmel council investigates termination of ‘key’ clerk-treasurer’s office employee
Clerk-Treasurer Christine Pauley and recently fired Director of Internal Controls Ann Bingman on Tuesday night gave councilors conflicting information about the status of the city’s annual audit.
Hamilton County incumbents raise, spend most in primary election
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness has spent $187,000 since Jan. 1 on his re-election campaign, while Carmel Mayor Jim Brainard has shelled out more than $250,000.
Carmel official says Brainard created ‘toxic environment’; mayor calls relationship consensual
Clerk-Treasurer Christine Pauley said Mayor Jim Brainard created a difficult work environment by pushing her to go on trips with him. But the mayor said in a statement that the two briefly dated and the timing of the accusations—just two weeks before the primary—is “interesting.”
Judge dismisses Nickel Plate case, awards Fishers attorney fees
A judge has ordered Save the Nickel Plate to pay the city of Fishers’ attorney fees and court costs in a legal case that has turned political.
Carmel mayoral debate focuses on city’s debt, spending
A Carmel mayoral debate Tuesday night mostly focused on the city’s debt load and the administration’s spending, with Mayor Jim Brainard at one point handing his opponent a $10 bill in an attempt to prove a point.
Fishers ends sports complex plan after developer fails to secure financing
A proposal to open a $70 million sports complex in Fishers is officially dead after a years-long effort to make the project a reality.