IndyPL CEO candidate Gabriel Morley declines job offer amid uproar
Morley declined the CEO job following pushback from community members who favored interim CEO Nichelle Hayes in that role.
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Indianapolis Public Library names former New Orleans library chief as new CEO
The Indianapolis Public Library named Gabriel Morley the new CEO of the library system Thursday evening despite protests from library union members, former employees and disagreement among board members.
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.
Black clergy say a candidate’s position, not race, will determine faith community’s support
Black clergy, who often carry significant influence with African American voters, say it’s time for a Black mayor. But several told IBJ they are not prepared to say the Black faith community will support any of the Black candidates over Hogsett until they learn more about them.
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.
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.
Vet industry challenged by employee shortage, stressful conditions
Shorthanded veterinary clinics are being slammed by the high number of pets acquired during the pandemic and a worsening shortage of workers, from support staff to veterinarians themselves.
Gregory Meriweather becomes third Democrat to run for Indy mayor in 2023
Community engagement consultant Gregory Meriweather on Tuesday officially formed a campaign committee to seek the Democratic nomination for mayor of Indianapolis, setting up a contested primary against incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett and State Rep. Robin Schackleford.
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.
Payne’s dual roles at CICF to become separate jobs when he retires
Brian Payne, who is retiring from his longtime roles as CEO of the Central Indiana Community Foundation and president of the Indianapolis Foundation, said it was becoming clear that each position was growing into a full-time job.
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.
Council committee OKs $15.5 in TIF bonds for Cole Motor Redevelopment
The Cole Motor Redevelopment, which includes the former Jail II building and Arrestee Processing Center, is one step closer to receiving tax-increment financing.
Election leaves lingering questions for Indiana Dems, Indy GOP
The intensifying Republican dominance of statewide politics and heightened Democrat popularity in Indianapolis raise questions about how or when the opposing party can ever win a statewide or citywide seat.
Rep. Robin Shackleford looks to become Indianapolis’ first Black and first female mayor
The decision could pit her against incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett in the Democratic primary next year. Hogsett expects to announce whether he’ll seek a third term in the coming weeks.
Shackleford, a potential Indy mayoral candidate, to make announcement Thursday
State Rep. Robin Shackleford said she would make an “important announcement about her political future.” Should she run for mayor, it would set up a potential Democratic primary contest against Mayor Joe Hogsett, who has yet to say whether he will seek a third term.
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears defeats upstart GOP challenger
Mears’ victory dashed Republicans’ hopes of winning their first countywide race in Indianapolis in a decade, a period in which Marion County became increasingly dominated by Democrats.
Eskenazi, Cummins partner to bring portable market to food-insecure
A former IndyGo bus could start a second life by the end of the year—distributing fresh food, providing nutrition education and troubleshooting problems Indianapolis residents have applying for food stamps.
City considering outside counsel to test public nuisance law
On the heels of the Towne & Terrace Corp. settlement, Indianapolis hopes to change the legal interpretation of a state public nuisance law so it will allow a high volume of emergency calls to be grounds for enforcement in similar circumstances.