$1.7B Budget Unveiled + Habitat for Humanity Highlights

Written By Admin Indy Republicans

Friday, August 15, 2025

💲Hogsett Introduces Billion Dollar Budget

This week, Mayor Joe Hogsett introduced his proposed $1.7 billion budget for Indianapolis. Here’s a quick breakdown: 

  • Public Safety: $850 million split between OPHS, IMPD, IFD, MESA and the Sheriff’s Office.

  • Infrastructure: Adds $10 million toward projects including: Eagle Creek Greenway extensions, Nickel Plate over Keystone Bridge, Girls School road, road construction on West Washington Street and Perimeter road, drainage and rehabilitation work in Fountain Square

  • Homelessness: $10 million allocated for homelessness initiatives and funding for 50 transitional housing units.

  • Parks: $57.7 million in capital investments for Indy Parks.

Make Your Voice Heard:Reach out to your City-County Councilor and share your thoughts on the proposed budget. Contacthere.

🏠 Washington Township Partners with Habitat for Humanity

In Case You Missed It: Washington Township hosted a successful Habitat for Humanity Panel Build last weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out!

⏰Mark Your Calendar 

The Marion County Republican Party is hosting a Lincoln Day Dinner! Stay tuned for more details.

What We're Reading

Mirror Indy: ‘It’s a miracle’: Fountain Square homeless camp residents to get housing

REMINDER PACK THE PANTRY: Pike Township Trustee’s Office calls on the community to help fill an emergency food pantry.  

Drop off food items at Pike Township Trustee’s Office, located at 5665 Lafayette Rd, Suite C, Indianapolis, IN 46254 [Open Monday-Friday 9 AM - 3 PM]. Read more here.

Indianapolis Business Journal: Nate Feltman: Gov. Braun steps into Indy public safety void

To the extent we do not hold our public officials accountable, we will undoubtedly get more of the same outcomes. When it comes to public safety, going along to get along will not serve Indy well. Sometimes progress happens only when there is conflict and public pressure from those who have the power to make change.

Upcoming Events

Friday, October 10: Marion County Lincoln Day Dinner 
UPDATED DATE: Wednesday, February 4, 2026: Washington Township Lincoln Day Dinner 

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

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