Mayor Hogsett's Donors Also Win Contracts

A new database reveals Mayor Hogsett’s campaign is funded almost entirely by big players—law firms, engineering companies, and developers—many of whom also land lucrative city contracts. Less than 1% of donations came from small contributors, exposing a pattern where campaign cash and government deals overlap. His top donor? His former law firm, Bose McKinney & Evans, which has secured millions in city contracts. Other major donors include Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, Browning Investments, and Pacers owner Herb Simon, whose company got a major performance center contract without competitive bidding. While not illegal, this practice sparks concern, especially as Indiana’s weak campaign finance laws limit local governments’ ability to curb such ties. The mayor insists contracts are awarded fairly, but critics question whether true fairness is possible when donors and contractors walk the same corridors. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9db2286b8d77c76e