Building the Smartest City in America

City-County Councilor for District 20 focused on public safety, infrastructure, and housing affordability.

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Practical Priorities

Focused on the basics that improve daily life in Indy.

Public Safety

Safer neighborhoods through accountability, smart deployment, and prevention that works.

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Roads and Infrastructure

Fix the basics: roads, sidewalks, lighting, and long-term infrastructure planning.

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Housing Affordability

More housing options so working families can stay in Indy and the city can keep growing.

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In the News

Coverage from local outlets. Click a logo to view articles mentioning Michael-Paul Hart.

Washington Square Mall

Tracking the first step in pre-development planning, study deliverables, and verified public documents.

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Site Study Update

First step in pre-development planning is underway. View the study scope, partners, and public documents.

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Latest Sunday Post

A weekly report on Council work and building the smartest city in America.

The Sunday Post - May 17, 2026: DC BLOX Site Visit, OPHS Accountability, and New Eastside Development

This week’s Sunday Post covers what I learned during a DC BLOX site visit in Atlanta, the latest accountability questions surrounding OPHS, and a promising new development update along East Washington Street.

The Sunday Post - May 10, 2026: Data Center Moratorium, Washington Square Mall & DC BLOX Questions

This week’s Sunday Post breaks down the data center “moratorium” conversation, what Proposal 158 actually does, updates on Washington Square Mall, and my upcoming DC BLOX site visit in Atlanta.

The Sunday Post - May 3, 2026: Washington Square, Data Center Updates, Spring Fiscal, and the Pennsy Trail

This week’s Sunday Post covers Washington Square Mall input, Eastside data center updates, Spring Fiscal questions, and a Pennsy Trail resident spotlight. I also share why transparency matters, where I believe Indianapolis should invest, and why good government starts with the basics.

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