Taylor Wooten, Indianapolis Business Journal
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Council committee OKs $15.5M in TIF bonds for Marion Co. Jail II redevelopment
The planned $120 million revamp of the former Jail II building and Arrestee Processing Center in downtown Indianapolis by 1820 Ventures could be aided by $15.5 million in tax increment financing bonds, pending full City-County Council approval.
Election leaves lingering questions for Indiana Dems, Indy GOP
The intensifying Republican dominance of statewide politics and heightened Democrat popularity in Indianapolis raise questions about how or when the opposing party can ever win a statewide or citywide seat.
Rep. Robin Shackleford looks to become Indianapolis’ first Black and first female mayor
State Rep. Robin Shackleford announced Thursday that she will seek the Democratic nomination to run for mayor of Indianapolis in 2023, a decision that could pit her against incumbent Mayor Joe Hogsett in the Democratic primary next May.
Indy considering outside counsel to test public nuisance law
Indianapolis fought a nine-year legal battle against troubled housing complex owner Towne & Terrace Corp. A City-County Council proposal aims to give the city more fuel in the future against similar properties causing a public nuisance.
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears defeats upstart GOP challenger
Democratic Prosecutor Ryan Mears held off a spirited challenge from Republican opponent Cyndi Carrasco in one of Marion County’s most watched races.
Approach to fighting crime divides candidates for prosecutor
Marion County voters will have a distinct choice to make for prosecutor when they go to the polls on Nov. 8. Democratic Prosecutor Ryan Mears and Republican challenger Cyndi Carrasco couldn’t be further apart on some key issues.
Carrasco outraises, outspends Mears in race for Marion County prosecutor
Republican Cyndi Carrasco outraised and outspent incumbent Ryan Mears in the third quarter in their race for Marion County prosecutor, according to the latest financial reports released Friday.
Sharp disagreements abound in debate between Marion County prosecutor candidates
Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears and Republican challenger Cyndi Carrasco Sharp sparred over his decision not to prosecute low-level marijuana possession and policies related to Indiana’s near-total abortion ban.
Indianapolis reaches $200K settlement over Towne & Terrace housing complex
A nine-year battle between the city of Indianapolis and the not-for-profit homeowners association that oversees a troubled housing complex might be heading toward a resolution in the form of a $200,000 agreement.
Prosecutor Mears, foe Carrasco face off over Indy crime
In a political panel at Castleton United Methodist Church on Tuesday evening, the two candidates for Marion County prosecutor clashed over how the office should be run.
Study finds increasing rents, shrinking vacancy in Marion County rental units
Renters in Marion County have seen rent increases, on average, of $200 to $300 per month since the beginning of the pandemic, squeezing tenants while wages have increased at a much slower pace, according to a new study from the Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana.
Bill amendment lets AG step in when local prosecutors won’t enforce law
The current version of the state’s abortion bill could allow Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita to step in when county prosecutors choose not to pursue certain violations of state law.