6 Days Until Lincoln Day Dinner and Mayor Deb Whitfield’s Chaos

Written By Admin Indy Republicans

Saturday, October 4, 2025

6 DAYS until the Marion County Lincoln Day Dinner!

Special Guest: U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin
Date: Friday, October 10
Time: Dinner @ 6:00 PM, VIP reception @ 5:30 PM
Location: Heirloom at N.K. Hurst 230 W. McCarty St., Indianapolis, IN 46225
RSVP: Purchase a table or individual tickets by contacting: Grace [grace@danielsspaulding.com]

Mayor Deb Whitfield’s Theatrics Are Failing Lawrence

Once again, Lawrence Mayor Deb Whitfield is at odds with her own City-County Council over the budget. Council members requested access to the city budget well in advance, yet Mayor Whitfield refused to release any details until the council meeting. The situation became so strained that the city’s own financial advisor stepped down. (Read the full report Mirror Indy)

At this week’s council meeting, Mayor Whitfield finally rolled out her “budget,” she failed to offer clear details and specifics—leaving both councilors and residents with more questions than answers.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Mayor Deb Whitfield creates chaos and dysfunction. Under her leadership, the City of Lawrence has faced a frivolous lawsuit, blatant accounting errors, a general disregard for public input, missed bond payments, and government audits. Her theatrics and mismanagement must go.

Action Items: Show up and demand answers from the Mayor Whitfield:

  • October 15 @ 6:30 PM: Lawrence Council Meeting Room

  • November 3 @ 6:30 PM: Lawrence Council Meeting Room

Indianapolis City-County Council Votes Monday on Hogsett’s Billion Dollar Budget

Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s in Mayor Joe Hogsett’s $1.7 billion budget for Indianapolis. 

And a reminder… Mayor Hogsett is refusing to fund the one request made by the IMPD Chief in this year’s city budget: new police vehicles. 

What We're Reading

Mirror Indy: The Lawrence mayor and councilors are arguing over the budget again

Indy Star: 'Not good governance': Why Lawrence Democrats are fighting over the 2026 budget

"The actions of the mayor have directly undermined this council's ability to perform our duties and stripped us of independent expertise we sought on behalf of the taxpayers," Cramer said in a Sept. 17 council meeting. "This is not transparency. This is not accountability. And this is not good governance."

Upcoming Events

Friday, October 10 @ 6:00 PM: Marion County Lincoln Day Dinner 

Wednesday, December 10: Wayne Township Lincoln Day Dinner with Governor Braun 

Wednesday, February 4, 2026: Washington Township Lincoln Day Dinner 

Friday-Saturday, February 20-21, 2026: Indiana GOP Congress of Counties

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