Official Twitter account for Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett.
Aug 9, 2021 • 34 tweets • 11 min read
Tonight, it is my privilege to present the City-County Enterprise operating budget for 2022 and a comprehensive financial package that leverages the full strength of the #AmericanRescuePlan to invest more than $400 million in once-in-a-generation programming.
After decades of work by multiple mayoral administrations to combat the scourge of gun violence in our streets, a global pandemic and national economic crisis have forced our city to confront an epidemic that has cost too many lives.
Jun 5, 2020 • 19 tweets • 3 min read
Over the last four days, I have been inspired by the displays of protest that have filled our streets.
The simple truth is this: we must hear the anguished cries of our Black neighbors who were born into a system where – from the moment of birth – they are forced to bear the weight of 400 years of oppression. They call us to not just see this reality but to be agents of change.
Jun 4, 2020 • 6 tweets • 1 min read
This morning, I announced that a monument dedicated to Confederate soldiers who died at a prison camp in Indianapolis will be removed from its current location in Garfield Park.
The grave monument was commissioned in 1912 for Greenlawn Cemetery to commemorate Confederate prisoners of war who died while imprisoned at Camp Morton in Indianapolis.
May 30, 2020 • 8 tweets • 2 min read
Like so many in Indianapolis, I was horrified by the needless killing of George Floyd. I also recognize that the frustration and anger on display over the last few days isn’t new —
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It has been felt by communities of color for hundreds of years in a country that has far too often fallen short of providing liberty and justice for all.
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May 13, 2020 • 11 tweets • 2 min read
First, as always, I deeply appreciate the sacrifices that Marion County residents have made to slow the spread of this deadly virus.
Beyond the almost unthinkable numbers of those sickened or killed by COVID-19, there are countless more in our community that continue to feel the effects of this global pandemic and respond with patience, grace, and bravery.
Mar 16, 2020 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
🚨 ATTN: SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS 🚨
The federal government has allocated $50 billion to the Small Business Administration (SBA) for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. (1/4)
In order for Hoosiers to gain access to this funding, the State of Indiana (@GovHolcomb and @Indiana_EDC) needs to collect small business economic impact data from every county in Indiana. (2/4)
Mar 12, 2020 • 25 tweets • 5 min read
The City of Indianapolis and the Marion County Public Health Department have been collaborating in preparation for the arrival of the COVID-19 virus for some time.
Today, we have received new guidance. And we are prepared to act with immediate effect.
Since last Friday we have remained in constant communication with the CDC and the Indiana State Department of Health anticipating that guidance could change as to how we can best protect the residents of Marion County from this emerging and evolving public threat.
