The Indianapolis City-County Council voted Sept. 9 to investigate allegations of sexual harassment.
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.
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Sexual harassment continues to plague Hogsett administration
The firing of a city staffer for sexual misconduct is the latest development in an ongoing scandal at city hall.
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Black coalition led push for more EV charging stations in Indy
Indianapolis will receive $15 million in federal funding for electric vehicle charging stations in predominantly Black neighborhoods.
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Hogsett addresses sexual harassment allegations. Briefly.
Hogsett briefly addressed how he handled allegations against his former top aide, Thomas Cook, but more questions remain.
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Mayor Joe Hogsett could get pay raise under new proposal
But Hogsett is opposed to a salary increase for himself, according to a spokesperson.
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Council committee advances proposal to investigate Hogsett administration
A committee of the City-County Council advanced a proposal to investigate allegations of abuse by members of the Hogsett administration.
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Council considers outside investigation into Mayor Hogsett’s admin
The Indianapolis City-County Council considers how to investigate the Hogsett administration’s handling of harassment allegations.
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Advocates urge Hogsett to save Indy’s at-risk urban forests
Forests for Indy is asking Mayor Joe Hogsett to put $6 million in the 2025 budget to acquire urban forests for conservation.
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Hogsett addresses allegations against former aide as Council moves to investigate
Hogsett apologized to Caroline Ellert and Lauren Roberts, and the Indianapolis City-County Council moved to investigate allegations of impropriety against Thomas Cook.
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Council to launch inquiry following allegations against former top Hogsett aide
The council wants to create a commission and strengthen the reporting process for sexual harassment claims.
