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 - August 2, 2026: Washington Square Monday, a Ride-Along, and the Data Center Dollars

This week's Sunday Post: an invitation to Monday's Washington Square community meeting, a Friday night ride-along with IMPD East District, new reporting from OPHS, and a look at data center tax revenue discussion from the Audit Committee.

The Sunday Post - July 26, 2026: A New Animal Shelter, Warren Little League, and Two Talks About the East Side

This week's Sunday Post covers the Community Affairs Committee tour of the new Indianapolis Animal Care Services shelter, a plan to revitalize the Warren Township little league fields with Indy RBI, a Chew on This talk on the east side's future, and a SmartIndy presentation at Neighbor Power Indy.

The Sunday Post - July 19, 2026: The DC BLOX Decision, What It Brings, and a Wheel Tax Veto

This week's Sunday Post breaks down the DC BLOX approval and the estimated $28.5 million in community commitments it carries, the difference between new data center zoning rules and a blanket moratorium, the mayor's wheel tax veto, and a Habitat home dedication on Fenton Avenue.

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