Articles tagged as: Mayor Joe Hogsett
July 2, 2025
Interview: Local political strategist talks about standing up for women and misconduct inside the Democratic party
It was last summer when sexual harassment allegations within the Hogsett administration surfaced. Since then, more people have come forward with stories of misconduct. Local Democratic political strategist Elise Shrock stood by and counseled people who came forward throughout these events.
Read MoreJune 25, 2025
'Institutional shortcomings.' More people speak out on city's handling of abuse, harassment allegations
Many survivors of harassment, abuse, and assault within the Indianapolis city government are making their voices heard, seeking justice in a system they say is fundamentally broken.
Read MoreJune 13, 2025
Interview: Lauren Roberts and Morgan Mickelson speak after contentious council meeting
On Monday night the Indianapolis City-County Council meeting erupted into chaos as Lauren Roberts was forcibly removed from the chambers while attempting to speak about her experiences inside Mayor Hogsett’s campaign. WFYI's Jill Sheridan spoke with Roberts.
Read MoreJune 10, 2025
Indianapolis announces plan to end unsheltered homelessness by 2028, Mayor notably absent
The City of Indianapolis announced a plan Tuesday for housing 350 unsheltered people across the city within the next 12 months.
Read MoreMay 30, 2025
Hogsett administration 'legally compliant' in sexual harassment response, report finds
The Indianapolis City-County Council commissioned independent firm Fisher Philips to conduct an investigation, and its results were revealed Thursday.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2025
Indy officials talk snow preparations, unsure about need for warming centers
The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for Sunday through Monday with a forecast of more than six inches of snow. Indianapolis officials outlined preparations and plans to address the inclement weather.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2024
Indianapolis unveils new affordable housing as part of Vacant to Vibrant program
The Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development revealed two new affordable housing units on Wednesday.
Read MoreOctober 4, 2024
Sexual harassment reporting focus of Indianapolis council investigation
A new investigative committee questioned the reporting system at its first meeting recently.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2024
Indy to appoint ‘homelessness czar’ to prioritize permanent housing
The Mayor’s Leadership Council on Homelessness will consist of 17 members, including the czar.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2024
Hogsett says he handled Cook sexual harassment claims as required
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett says he took appropriate action each time he learned about claims of inappropriate conduct by his former chief of staff Thomas Cook.
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