Merritt says as mayor he would work to provide tax incentives or subsidies to local food markets in areas with food insecurity.

In a press conference, Republican Candidate for Indianapolis Mayor Jim Merritt proposed solutions to Mayor Joe Hogsetts transformed housing plan, which aimed to repair, transform, or demolish 2,000 of the estimated 14,000 vacant homes in Indianapolis.

Its called the 'SOS' plan, which stands for the three things Merritt says he'll focus on to address crime in the city: Safety, Opportunity, and Streets.

Today Republican mayoral candidate Jim Merritt announced his plans to end food insecurity in Indianapolis through four initiatives.

The state attorney general's office invested $500,000 to help Ten Point expand about a year ago, and now the group says its expansion into the far east side helped reduce violent crime.

Republican candidate for Mayor Jim Merritt said Thursday that he will not march in the Indy Pride parade and regrets his initial vote for the Religious Freedom Restoration Act in 2015.

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett will face Republican Jim Merritt in the general election.

Merritt’s first speech as a candidate focused primarily on three things – homelessness, crime, and grassroots support.

In a statement Merritt says the party needs a leader who can be "laser focused" on winning back the City-County Council and the Mayor’s Office.

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