Mayor Vetoes Vehicle Tax Hike | Indianapolis News

Mayor Joe Hogsett just vetoed a controversial vehicle tax hike — his first veto in ten years — arguing it would unfairly burden struggling residents. The City-County Council had approved the tax to fund road repairs, but Hogsett insists his existing budget plan is more sustainable. Council members disagree, calling his solution a short-term fix, while seniors and low-income residents fear the tax would be devastating. With a supermajority needed to override, the council’s next vote next month could decide whether the tax survives — or if the mayor’s stance holds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/6c39c50f8805fa6e