Hogsett says he asked Cook to lead last campaign without knowing every allegation
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett spoke to the media about the sexual harassment allegations against former aide Thomas Cook for the first time Wednesday.
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Indy receives $15M federal grant to install public EV chargers
The project will prioritize fair and equitable placement to fill gaps left in the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Plan, according to the city of Indianapolis and Congressman Andre Carson.
Mayor Joe Hogsett says he will veto pay-raise proposal if council passes it
City-County Council President Vop Osili has authored a proposal to elevate the Indianapolis mayor’s annual salary by 31%, as well as increase salaries for seven other elected positions.
What to know about the board that will run Indy’s downtown taxing district
Several people expressed hope that a common goal of maintaining and improving downtown will tamp down any partisan differences between the board’s city- and state-appointed members.
Hogsett mandates sexual harassment training for all employees
The Hogsett administration is currently under scrutiny after three former female employees made harassment accusations against former Chief of Staff Thomas Cook, who served as Hogsett’s close adviser for years despite concerns raised about his behavior.
Indianapolis Animal Care Services closer to becoming independent agency
A City-County Council committee on Monday voted in favor of removing Indianapolis Animal Care Services from the oversight the larger Department of Business and Neighborhood Services.
Mayor’s budget plan proposes $50M infrastructure TIF for downtown projects
The bonds could be used to help fund a list of downtown projects, including improvements to Georgia Street and multiple downtown underpass projects.
Hogsett apology doesn’t stop potential council probe of allegations against mayor’s ex-aide
The Democratic-controlled City-County Council allowed the immediate introduction of a measure that would potentially let a committee investigate Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett’s response to three women’s sexual harassment allegations against Hogsett’s former top aide, Thomas Cook.
Indy council OKs task force to work toward goal of zero road deaths
The City-County Council also approved measures Monday that would require owners of Airbnb and VRBO rentals and dogs not spayed or neutered to register with the city.
City-County Council approves tax district for downtown enhancements
The taxing district is expected to generate about $4.65 million a year for downtown-focused efforts in Indianapolis, along with funding the operating costs of the low-barrier homeless shelter planned on the southeast side of downtown.
Hogsett’s $1.6B city-county budget proposal includes more support for police, transportation
Mayor Joe Hogsett’s staff stressed, however, that federal American Rescue Plan Act funds are running dry and union contracts are currently being renegotiated—two factors that constrain spending.
East-side neighborhood could soon get TIF money
Reagan Park could soon benefit from an economic development tool that would capture the tax dollars from new developments to benefit existing residents and potentially help them stay in their homes.
Indy prepares to take big step in pedestrian safety efforts
The City-County Council is expected on Monday night to approve a sweeping measure that has the ambitious goal of eliminating pedestrian fatalities by 2035.
City-County Council Dems pledge reforms to protect against sexual harassment
Most of the council’s Democratic caucus issued a joint statement Friday morning committing to city human resources reforms in light of sexual harassment allegations against a former top aide to Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett.
Indy point-in-time homeless count rises for first time since 2021
The annual count is required for communities to receive funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which helps fund local homelessness prevention efforts.
City-County councilor calls on mayor to resign over sex harassment claims against ex-aide
Jesse Brown, a first-term Democrat, said Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett should resign over his handling of sexual harassment claims against former top aide Thomas Cook.
Broad Ripple business owners beckon former patrons to return
Owners of Broad Ripple bars and other businesses have a message for people who are avoiding the area: The lengthy reconstruction project on Broad Ripple Avenue is over and new public safety measures are in place. Please come back.
New report shows soccer stadium taxing district could generate $2.1B over 32 years
Of the $2.1 billion in taxes expected to be generated through the district from 2025 to 2056, about $1.7 billion would come from state income and sales and use taxes, the report says.
Downtown tax poised for passage as owners of Indy’s tallest buildings decry costs
For the JW Marriott, the fee would be nearly $348,000 a year. For Salesforce Tower, the cost is about $251,000.
Work to empty troubled complex nears end
After years of neighborhood strife, the administration of Mayor Joe Hogsett last year began demolishing portions of the cluster of 258 housing units and is in the process of relocating other Towne & Terrace residents.