Mayor Joe Hogsett to withdraw nomination of Kelly Diamond as Indy animal welfare leader
Diamond's nomination was initially approved, but the city reconsidered after public protest from shelter volunteers and animal welfare advocates.
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Hogsett hires former city attorney in City-County Council investigation
The Hogsett administration has signed a $40,000 contract to bring in local attorneys, including former city attorney Matt Giffin, to provide legal advice on the City-County Council's investigation into former city staffer Caroline Ellert's harassment allegations against Thomas Cook.
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Joe Hogsett Can’t Even Get Animal Care Services Right
Widespread opposition to Hogsett's pick for Director of Indianapolis Animal Care Services is a win for pets and another black eye for the mayor. #JoeHogsett, #AnimalCareServices, #Indianapolis, #KellyDiamond,
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Hogsett Withdraws Animal Shelter Nominee After Pushback
The City-County Council voted 21-4 Monday to shelve Diamond’s appointment indefinitely, clearing the way for a new nominee. Council Vice President Ali Brown said the mayor informed them earlier in the day that he was withdrawing the nomination.
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Indy Parks announces Franklin Township Community Park project
Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indy Parks on Thursday announced the start of construction on a $2.8 million project at Franklin Township Community Park. The project is the third to begin construction in the past two weeks as part of Indy Parks’ construction season kickoff.
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Mayor, council to find another candidate to lead Indianapolis Animal Care Services
The interim leader at Indianapolis Animal Care Services—who has faced weeks of criticism over conditions at the city's animal shelter—won't become the permanent director.
Indianapolis City-County Council pulls proposal for new Animal Care Services director
In front of a packed room of animal advocates, the council voted to table a proposal that would approve Kelly Diamond’s nomination.
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$2.6M project set to revamp west side park
Mayor Joe Hogsett and Indy Parks celebrated the groundbreaking of a $2.6 million project at Chapel Hill Park on the city’s west side.
MLS commissioner makes stop in Indy signaling strong support for expansion bid
INDIANAPOLIS — The commissioner of Major League Soccer was in Indianapolis Monday night, as Mayor Joe Hogsett continues his pursuit of an MLS team for the Circle City.
City-County Council tables proposal to approve IACS director
The Indianapolis City-County Council decided not to move forward with the current interim director at Indianapolis Animal Care Services Monday night. The council voted to table Proposal No. 5, 2025, which would have approved Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett’s permanent appointment of Kelly Diamond,