Some councilors threatened to withhold their vote for his annual budget.
Tag: public safety
Posted inGovernment
Carmel police pursuit ends in death of Indianapolis man; reignites debate on chases
Indiana ranks 10th nationally in fatalities caused by police chases.
Posted inGovernment
How property tax cuts are affecting crime grants and immigration programs
Mayor Joe Hogsett asked most city departments to cut spending next year.
Posted inGovernment
IndyGo’s 2026 budget funds Blue Line construction, security upgrades
Plus: IndyGo plans to buy 28 new buses next year.
Posted inGovernment
Indianapolis police chief talks curfew, ICE and state takeover
IMPD Chief Chris Bailey says downtown is safe and violence is trending downward.
Posted inGovernment
Indianapolis City-County Council approves curfew changes
New curfew hours go into effect immediately after the Indianapolis City-County Council approved the changes at Monday night’s meeting.
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Highlights from Mayor Hogsett’s $1.7B Indy budget proposal
The mayor did not seek a tax increase as most departments faced modest cuts.
Posted inNeighborhoods
After a CVS shuttered, eastsiders face a vacant lot full of trash
The location along the Purple Line is one of at least 28 pharmacies that have closed in Indianapolis.
Posted inDocumenters
City-County Council introduces stricter curfew laws for minors
The Council will vote Aug. 11 on a proposal to tighten youth curfew restrictions.
Posted inDocumenters
Indy Council approves new speed limits to boost neighborhood safety
Changes include citywide speed reductions in residential areas, two-way streets, and parking restrictions.