Peter Blanchard

A screenshot of a story you can find on IndyStar.com with the headline, "Hogsett hasn't delivered a 'Disclose Indy' ethics portal. So we built one."

This is beautiful journalism. The mayor of Indianapolis failed on his promise to deliver a "one-stop shop" for public records such as ethics filings, campaign finance reports and city contracts. So journalists with IndyStar and @mirrorindy.org built their own.

A link is in comments. Just wow.

Hogsett hasn’t delivered a ‘Disclose Indy’ ethics portal. So we built one. We also obtained records not previously made public as promised.

We made a one-stop shop for city transparency after the Hogsett administration failed to.

While reporting, we noticed years worth of missing reports.

Since we contacted the city, they've updated their website.

Updates to ours coming shortly.

mirrorindy.org/disclose-ind...

Mr. Clean Mirror Indy investigates ethical concerns within Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration.

We've compiled our Mr. Clean series with our previous investigations into the Hogsett administration. You can read it all here:

mirrorindy.org/mr-clean/

"There is a wealth of knowledge, ideas and passion in public service. But a maze of self-instituted processes and an engrained culture of deflection has led to an inability to make simple, incremental improvements for the betterment of our city" www.indystar.com/story/opinio...

How to get involved in local politics this year It may be easier than you think to get civically engaged.

Have you thought about how you can get involved in local politics, but aren't sure where to start? Have you ever, like me, wondered what a precinct committee member is?

I put together a guide for Mirror Indy on how to get started mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

How to get involved in local politics this year It may be easier than you think to get civically engaged.

There are so many ways you can get involved in the political process.

@peterblanchard.bsky.social lays out what's coming this year.

Deadline to file is Feb. 6.

mirrorindy.org/indianapolis...

Vop Osili is running for mayor of Indianapolis.

He has effectively fired the first shot in what is expected to be a highly contested and expensive Democratic primary election.

Osili will have a head start in fundraising, having reported over $300,000 in cash on hand at the beginning of 2025.

A barista at my local Starbucks is wearing an Amelia's Bakery hat and I am here for it

Protesters demand Indy leaders take stronger stance against ICE His comments come as protesters demand Indy leaders take a stronger position against ICE.

Standing in front of Monument Circle with an “Abolish ICE” banner behind him, Johnny Hall called on Indianapolis leaders to loudly and publicly oppose the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown: “You do not get to sit on the fence" mirrorindy.org/ice-protest-...

Hogsett taps Indy police chief as top adviser Chris Bailey has led the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department since early 2024.

Mayor Joe Hogsett has named IMPD Police Chief Chris Bailey as his new chief of staff.

Bailey has led IMPD since January 2024: https://bit.ly/4pzS2fM

Vision Zero is possible. Advocates say Indy lacks ‘political will.’ Supporters of the plan to eliminate traffic deaths worry leaders aren’t invested enough.

Nearly 18 months since the city committed to eliminating traffic deaths by 2035, there are few concrete details on how the city will get to Vision Zero. Advocates say it’s possible — if Mayor Joe Hogsett and city-county councilors live up to their promises mirrorindy.org/vision-zero-...

Democrats plan to elect Maggie Lewis next Indy council leader Lewis, a Democrat who represents parts of the northwest side, previously served as council president from 2012 to 2017.

The City-County Council will have different leadership in 2026.

The Democratic caucus said they plan to elect Maggie Lewis as council president. This would be her second time in the role: https://bit.ly/4sakqYh

Just call me "the reporter in a suit" from now on

Dozens of immigrants denied citizenship at naturalization ceremony They were denied citizenship despite completing the naturalization process.

About 100 immigrants showed up to a naturalization ceremony at Union Station expecting to leave as a U.S. citizen.

But 38 of them left empty-handed.

The applicants were denied citizenship because they were from countries listed as “high risk” by the Trump administration.

Coupons and beans: Stretch your dollars with these tips from Mirror staff We’ve got recipes and some advice that helped us through tough times.

The past few months have been difficult for a lot of people.

We wanted to give some tips on how to stretch the dollars you have to feed yourself and your family: https://bit.ly/3XNtmoF

As Indiana lawmakers consider mid-decade redistricting, people continue to show up at the Statehouse. Most showed up to protest the bill. Fewer people showed up in support.

Here is what Brett Phelps saw through his lens: https://bit.ly/4rUQGPi

City-County Council President Vop Osili has announced he won't seek reelection to his leadership post, fueling speculation that he will run for mayor in 2027.

Indy councilors adopt Vision Zero action plan A task force released its plan for making Indy’s streets safer.

Eliminating traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2035, in one of the largest cities in the country, is no easy task. But a commission formed by the city to achieve that lofty goal just took a major step forward mirrorindy.org/vision-zero-...

Indiana House Republicans have released a draft congressional map for redistricting.

It would split Indianapolis into four different districts.

Indiana Democrats say the new maps “put Trump’s demands ahead of Hoosiers”

Some shots from the talented Doug McSchooler of the Safe Streets Protest at College Ave/Mass Ave intersection where pedestrian Brandon Breedlove was killed by a drunk driver in March 2024 #indianapolis #visionzero mirrorindy.org/photos-peopl...

Meet the man making benches for Indianapolis Anderson York’s benches are popping up at parks and bus stops across the city.

"Do more good for the world without permission."

That's the philosophy of Anderson York, an Indianapolis resident who is making benches and placing them in spaces where they're needed most mirrorindy.org/indy-benches...

Indy councilors seek changes to city’s human resources department The proposals being considered face legal obstacles.

City-county councilors want to create a safer work environment for city employees.

The changes being considered come in response to Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s handling of sexual harassment allegations against Thomas Cook, his former chief of staff and campaign manager.

Indy councilors use part of $1 million fund to pave their own street Some councilors are using taxpayer dollars from a one-time fund to fix streets in their own neighborhoods.

Some great journalism from Mirror Indy's @peterblanchard.bsky.social

Indy councilors use part of $1 million fund to pave their own street Some councilors are using taxpayer dollars from a one-time fund to fix streets in their own neighborhoods.

Last year, each member of Indianapolis City-County Council got $1 million to spend on a park or road project.

Two of them are using their share to repave the street in front of their house, @mirrorindy.org has learned mirrorindy.org/city-county-...

Irvington council to Hogsett: Don’t come to Halloween festival The letter also cites ‘serious concerns’ related to Thomas Cook.

mirrorindy.org/irvington-co...

The Irvington Community Council, which puts on the Irvington Halloween Festival, is asking Mayor Joe Hogsett not to attend this year's event, according to a letter obtained by Mirror Indy.

"At best, it would be a distraction; at worst, it would be re-traumatizing for members of our community"

Indy councilors troubled by deals tied to Hogsett aide’s secret relationship Most councilors did not respond to reporters, but a few said they are concerned.

What do the city-county councilors think about Mayor Joe Hogsett ignoring conflicts of interests involving millions of dollars in city incentives?

Many ignored requests for comment, some want more info and others want changes to city policy: https://bit.ly/46ShNlv

Hogsett ignored conflicts of interest as city incentives flowed to developers Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett ran on ethics reform, but an investigation found that he ignored conflicts of interest.

Mayor Joe Hogsett was once named “Mr. Clean” by a watchdog organization for his tough stance on government corruption as U.S. attorney.

A Mirror Indy/IndyStar investigation finds that the mayor ignored conflicts of interest involving millions of dollars in city incentives. https://bit.ly/3L8OOBe

Residents hope new Elanco HQ doesn’t leave neighborhood behind Elanco Animal Health had a grand opening for its new westside headquarters Oct. 1, but neighbors hope they’re not left behind.

Elanco Animal Health opened its $200 million headquarters on the west side.

Residents living near the site wonder if they will benefit from all the progress they can see from their front porch: https://bit.ly/46Bk844

Data center is first test for Hogsett’s new economic development organization Indy residents and councilors have been pushing back.

Google’s decision to withdraw its application for a $1 billion data center represents an early defeat for Mayor Joe Hogsett’s new economic development organization.

Reporting w/ Elizabeth Gabriel @mirrorindy.org mirrorindy.org/google-data-...