About 40 people protested the councilor’s removal from the Democratic caucus.
Author Archives: Peter Blanchard
Alma Mater: Ithaca College
Before arriving at Mirror Indy, I wrote about state politics and economic development for the Indianapolis Business Journal, where my work was honored by the Society of Professional Journalists and The Alliance of Area Business Publishers. Prior to moving to Indiana in 2021, I worked for newspapers, online publications and radio stations in upstate New York and my native state of Pennsylvania.
I joined the Mirror Indy team because I believe that local journalism is an essential public service that is vital to a functioning democracy. As local, for-profit newspapers continue to shutter or make cutbacks, non-profit newsrooms can help fill in gaps in coverage, ensuring that communities have access to information that shines a light on the truth and holds public officials accountable.
When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time outdoors, playing music and spending time with my wife and our cat at our home in Irvington.
My phone number is 317-605-4836 and my email address is peter.blanchard@mirrorindy.org.
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Hogsett hires former city attorney in City-County Council investigation
The attorney’s time overlapped with an internal investigation into harassment allegations.
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Myla Eldridge fends off challengers for Democratic party chair
Eldridge defeated the Pike Township trustee and a media columnist to win a second term.
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Latino immigrants can receive legal help at free workshop
Know Your Rights: Immigration Day for the Latino Community is from 6-8 p.m. Feb. 28.
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Hogsett fundraiser raises questions about mayor’s future plans
Donors can pay $2,500 to join the silver level of the “Committee for Indianapolis.”
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Hogsett appointee faces questions over treatment of employees
Deputy Mayor Lena Hill said she was unaware of complaints against her.
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Fight brewing for control of Marion County Democratic Party
Progressive-backed candidate Annette Johnson to challenge Myla Eldridge for county chair.
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Parking meters got more expensive in Indy. Here’s why.
ParkIndy recently raised rates downtown and in Broad Ripple.
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Snow worries: Hogsett updates snow removal policy after complaints
But it’s unclear whether the policy will be in place next winter.
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Indy Democrats boot Jesse Brown from caucus. Here’s what it means.
The eastside Democrat will remain on the City-County Council.