Joe Hogsett Archives

Mayor Joe Hogsett speaks with his staff member Aliya Wishner, who we see from the back. They are standing in a room with other people standing in the background.

Government

Sexual harassment continues to plague Hogsett administration

by Peter Blanchard September 5, 2024September 6, 2024

The firing of a city staffer for sexual misconduct is the latest development in an ongoing scandal at city hall.

Mayor Joe Hogsett, who is a white man wearing a black suit, is seen walking across a street while looking to his right and holding papers in his left hand.

Government

Hogsett addresses sexual harassment allegations. Briefly.

by Peter Blanchard August 28, 2024August 29, 2024

Hogsett briefly addressed how he handled allegations against his former top aide, Thomas Cook, but more questions remain.

Government

Mayor Joe Hogsett could get pay raise under new proposal

by Peter Blanchard August 26, 2024March 6, 2025

But Hogsett is opposed to a salary increase for himself, according to a spokesperson.

Government

Council committee advances proposal to investigate Hogsett administration

by Peter Blanchard August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

A committee of the City-County Council advanced a proposal to investigate allegations of abuse by members of the Hogsett administration.

Government

Hogsett, other Indy officials could see pay bump

by WISH TV August 23, 2024August 23, 2024

There’s a proposal going before the City-County Council next week that would increase the mayor’s salary from $95,000 to $125,000.

Indianapolis City-County Council President Vop Osili sits with a thoughtful expression. Another council member is in soft focus in the foreground with a similar expression.

Government

Council considers outside investigation into Mayor Hogsett’s admin

by Peter Blanchard August 23, 2024October 10, 2024

The Indianapolis City-County Council considers how to investigate the Hogsett administration’s handling of harassment allegations.

Documenters

Hogsett makes his pitch for Indianapolis’ 2025 budget

by Sharlene Birdsong and Indy Documenters August 15, 2024August 15, 2024

The 2025 budget proposed to the Indianapolis City-County Council Aug. 12 includes investments in public safety, anti-violence, infrastructure and traffic safety.

Indianapolis City Controller Sarah Riordan stands behind a podium in a crowded City-County Council chamber, speaking into a microphone.

Government

Indianapolis budget for 2025 proposes $1.6 billion in spending

by WFYI August 14, 2024March 6, 2025

The 2025 Indianapolis budget proposal includes funds to improve traffic safety, invest in infrastructure, reduce homelessness and gun violence, and other citywide initiatives.

Government

Hogsett addresses allegations against former aide as Council moves to investigate

by Peter Blanchard August 12, 2024December 3, 2025

Hogsett apologized to Caroline Ellert and Lauren Roberts, and the Indianapolis City-County Council moved to investigate allegations of impropriety against Thomas Cook.