Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announces run for third term

Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced Tuesday he will run for a third term. He made the announcement at the City Market, surrounded by a couple hundred supporters. 

Hogsett highlighted his successes -- many of which came during the pandemic, a time when the city distributed millions in federal aid.

“Because of our swift action, tens of thousands of Indianapolis residents were protected from eviction at a time when other cities were struggling simply to put programs in place,” Hogsett said.

In his speech, he made reference to issues that have plagued the city since.

“Just because I'm confident than Indianapolis can overcome the challenges before us does not mean that I am ignorant of the hard work that remains,” he said.

Looking to the future, Hogsett said he wants to finish what his administration started.

“That means fully implementing our three year, $150 million violence reduction plan,” Hogsett said.

He also pointed to more than one billion dollars planned for infrastructure and millions in development projects.

Hogsett said his success working with leaders from different political parties matters.

“As every other level of government is characterized by partisan rancor here in Indianapolis, we're able to work together — that's who I am,” he said.

If he wins, Hogsett said this will be his last term.

Last week, State Representative Robin Shackleford announced she will also run for mayor on the Democratic ticket.