One councilor said the change is needed after DPW opted not to plow streets last month.
Author Archives: Peter Blanchard
Alma Mater: Ithaca College
As Mirror Indy's local government reporter, I report on city policies that impact the lives of Indy residents.
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.
Posted inGovernment
Update on city’s anonymous reporting tool for employees
The city’s human resources department received 13 workplace-related complaints.
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Why Indy won’t have curbside recycling until at least 2028
Mayor Joe Hogsett once targeted 2025 for universal curbside recycling.
Posted inArts & Culture
How Indy artists, businesses will celebrate the WWE Royal Rumble
About 65,000 people are expected to attend the Royal Rumble Feb. 1 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Posted inGovernment
After winter storm, city leaders call for change in plowing policy
Some city councilors want the city to hire contractors to plow residential streets.
Posted inGovernment
Parking rate increase coming for downtown, Broad Ripple
The rates, up 25 cents to $2 an hour, were last increased in 2022.
Posted inGovernment
How ‘Meatless Mondays’ inspired new GOP leader to get involved
Q&A with Michael-Paul Hart, the new Republican minority leader on the Indianapolis City-County Council.
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Lawrence councilor calls for forensic audit of city finances
Forensic audits are typically carried out to uncover fraudulent or illegal activity.
Posted inGovernment
Officers’ acquittal in Herman Whitfield III’s death evokes familiar feelings
His death has ignited conversations about how police respond to mental health calls.
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‘Tragic and all-too-familiar pattern’: Reaction to verdict in IMPD officers’ trial
Steven Sanchez and Adam Ahmad were acquitted of all charges.
