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Mayor Joe Hogsett and the majority of the 25 members of the Indianapolis City-County Council were sworn into office Monday during a bipartisan ceremony at Indiana Landmarks’ Grand Hall. They were elected by voters in November, but their terms didn’t begin until Jan. 1. For Hogsett, a Democrat, Monday marked the beginning of his third term in office.

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Inauguration day: Indianapolis mayor, City-County Council members sworn into office

by Dawn Mitchell, Mirror Indy
January 2, 2024

<h1>Inauguration day: Indianapolis mayor, City-County Council members sworn into office</h1> <p class="byline">by Dawn Mitchell, Mirror Indy <br />January 2, 2024</p> <p>Mayor Joe Hogsett and the majority of the 25 members of the Indianapolis City-County Council were sworn into office Monday during a bipartisan ceremony at Indiana Landmarks' Grand Hall. They were elected by voters in November, but their terms didn't begin until Jan. 1. For Hogsett, a Democrat, Monday marked the beginning of his third term in office.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_18-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8002" style="width:810px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett delivers his inauguration address. Hogsett is the first three-term mayor in Indianapolis in 40 years. </figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_13-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-7997" style="width:810px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tanya Walton Pratt, chief judge for the Southern District of Indiana, administers the oath of office to Hogsett.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_54-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8039" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The sworn-in city leaders take the stage. Credit: Doug McSchooler / Mirror Indy</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/01012024_Inaugural_24-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8057" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Council President Vop Osili takes the oath of office.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_07-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-7989" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Pastor John F. Ramsey of the New Life Worship Center delivers the invocation. </figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_06-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-7988" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The New Life Worship Center choir performs the national anthem. </figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_05-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-7987" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The audience stands as the New Life Worship Center Choir performs the national anthem. </figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_10-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-7992" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Chief Judge Pratt gives opening remarks. </figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_16-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8000" style="width:810px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Hogsett delivers his inauguration address.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_15-683x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-7999" style="width:684px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"> Hogsett embraces his son, Will, during the ceremonies.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_48-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8033" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Councilor Joshua Bain, who represents District 21, takes the oath of office. Credit: Doug McSchooler / Mirror Indy</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/01012024_Inaugural_34-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8088" style="width:810px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Councilor Nick Roberts, who represents District 4, takes the oath of office. Credit: Doug McSchooler / Mirror Indy</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_27-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8011" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Councilor Brian Mowery, minority leader and District 25 representative, takes the oath of office. </figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-style-rectangular"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_11-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-7993" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The inauguration ceremonies take place Monday at Indiana Landmarks' Grand Hall.</figcaption></figure> <div class="wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top"> <div class="wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top" style="flex-basis:100%"> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/01012024_Inaugural_41-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8128" style="width:810px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Councilor Jesse Brown, who represents District 9, takes the oath of office.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/01012024_Inaugural_43-1-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8126" style="width:810px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Councilor Andrew Nielsen, who represents District 14, waves to the audience after taking the oath of office.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/01012024_Inaugural_44-1-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8127" style="width:810px;height:auto" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Councilor Jessica McCormick, who represents District 15, takes the oath. </figcaption></figure> </p></div> </p></div> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_52-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8037" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Councilor Derek Cahill, representing District 23, takes the oath of office. Credit: Doug McSchooler / Mirror Indy</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_29-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8013" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Councilor Leroy Robinson represents District 1.</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_35-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8019" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Councilor Carlos Perkins, who represents District 6, takes the oath of office. Credit: Doug McSchooler / Mirror Indy</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_30-1024x881.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8014" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Councilor Brienne Delaney, who represents District 2, takes the oath of office as her son Jack Moriarty, 3, holds the Bible.</figcaption></figure> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:100%"> <div class="wp-block-columns is-style-default"> <div class="wp-block-column" style="flex-basis:100%"> <div class="wp-block-columns"> <div class="wp-block-column has-normal-font-size" style="flex-basis:100%"> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/01012024_Inaugural_39-4-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8115" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Councilor Ali Brown, who represents District 10, takes the oath. Credit: Doug McSchooler / Mirror Indy</figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/01012024_Inaugural_37-4-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8118" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">As his father, Ron Gibson, who represents District 8, takes the oath, Brian Gibson, 6, waves to the audience. </figcaption></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/01012024_Inaugural_38-3-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8121" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Councilor Keith Graves, who represents District 9, prepares to take the oath.</figcaption></figure> </p></div> </p></div> </p></div> </p></div> </p></div> </p></div> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/01012024_Inaugural_49-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8034" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Councilor Paul Annee, representing District 22, takes the oath. 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