Hogsett Admin Failures Continue
Friday, August 1, 2025
City Market Opening Delayed, Again
The City Market redevelopment has hit yet another roadblock. This week, we learned the project won’t reopen until at least 2028 because the city dropped its handpicked developers.
This comes on the heels of Mirror Indy’s investigative reporting revealing the Mayor’s HR department was audited six years ago, and the results of that audit have still not been released.
The pattern is clear: under weak Democratic leadership, Marion County can expect more broken promises, delayed projects, and a lack of transparency.
Fountain Square Homeless Encampment Shut Down, with No Plan
The City of Indianapolis plans to close the Fountain Square homeless encampment without a clear plan for where to put homeless individuals.
One possible solution could have been the Central@29 affordable housing project. But that project has been stuck in limbo for 14 years. Yes, fourteen years. City officials blame financing issues and the pandemic. But the real cause is a Democrat administration that governs on autopilot instead of forward thinking.
As IndyStar columnist James Briggs wrote, “The homeless camp there [Fountain Square] reflects an abject failure of city policy…”
Indiana State Fair Kick Off
Heading to the fair? Here’s what you need to know:
📅 Dates: August 1–17
🎒 Bag policy: Bags must be 9” x 10” x 12” or smaller (exceptions: diaper bags, cameras, sealed water bottles, wagons read more in the IndyStar)
🎭 Daily themes & events: See themes.
🍴 Unique foods: Try pickle-fried Oreos, smoked gouda'cue, and lobster mac and cheese. Axios Indy has the full list.
What We're Reading
Indianapolis Business Journal: Indianapolis City Market to remain closed until at least 2028 while city irons out developer problems
IndyStar: IMPD officer, suspect injured in northwest side shooting, another suspect in custody
Mirror Indy: What’s next for Fountain Square homeless camp residents? ‘I don’t even know.’
Upcoming Events
Saturday, August 9: Build with Habitat for Humanity
Location: Meridian Street United Methodist Church
Register: https://indyhabitat.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/meridianstreetumc#_
Contact: Becky Bechtel [b.bechtel0806@gmail.com]
Tuesday, August 12 @ 5:00 PM: Smart Indy Fundraiser
Location: 17 W Market St. Indianapolis, IN 46204
Register: Heather Patterson [heather@smartindy.com]