The press release said the plan sets a “clear plan,” for what to do with the money from the tax hike.
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Mayor Joe Hogsett said Indianapolis residents are already stretched thin financially.
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In a statement released shortly before the vote, Mayor Joe Hogsett also announced his support for the moratorium.
When Jensen ran for reelection in 2023, he did so without opposition. It’s unclear whether he’ll have any challengers in the 2027 election, as no other candidates have filed.
Proponents say the hike is necessary to mend the city’s streets and provide access to additional state road funds in upcoming years.
Councilors have until Sept. 1 to approve the fees if they are to take effect next year.
The proposed district is called Special Use district 47, or SU-47. It is modeled off of the zoning regulations for medium industrial developments.
Hoosier drivers have been saving up to 62.5 cents per gallon in both sales and gas tax eliminations, which has reduced revenue for local governments.
The police department operates out of a downtown building that is 64 years old.
Ten mayors from across central Indiana gathered at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday for this year’s edition of Meet the Mayors: A State of the Region Event.
The City-County Council’s Rules and Public Policy Committee voted along party lines Tuesday for a proposal that will increase taxes on vehicle registrations in Indianapolis.
Several Democrats have already lined up to run in the Indianapolis mayoral primary in less than a year.
The hearing examiner said that DC Blox ultimately proved that the project fit the industrial site and that commitments made by the company addressed most neighbor concerns.
Party leaders say they’re making strides toward a more sustainable county party and fairer elections, but criticism still abounds from progressive Democrats who want to see more.
The team has said it will pick between Hammond and Arlington Heights, Illinois, in late spring or early summer. Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott told IBJ on Monday he expects a decision within 30 days.
David Bride has worn many hats. He also previously served as vice chair and secretary/treasurer of the Marion County Democratic Party.
Winslow Hills will bring about 200 executive-style estate homes, while Rollingwood will bring 96 ranch and two-story homes.
In less than a year, she’ll compete for votes in a Democratic primary for Indianapolis mayor that so far includes Vop Osili and David Bride.
The Noblesville City Council approved two resolutions on Tuesday as initial funding steps for the new 58,917-square-foot, two-story facility.
Incumbent Kate Sweeney Bell has outraised Karla López Owens, who has spent more on the race.
Developer Steve Pittman told the plan commission that a development plan had been approved for a 60,000-square-foot Fresh Fare by Kroger store, but the plan changed to a smaller grocery store.
The property is zoned I-3, intended for heavy industrial use, which does not support building a data center.
