Osili Challenges Hogsett on Road Funding | Indianapolis News

City-County Councilor Vop Osili is mounting a fierce challenge to Mayor Joe Hogsett’s veto of a vehicle tax hike, unveiling his own bold plan to fund road repairs using data, public safety needs, and community input—aiming for fairer, neighborhood-by-neighborhood distribution. With the mayoral race in 2028 looming, Osili’s proposal could reveal his fiscal leadership style, but it faces a tough hurdle: overriding the veto requires two-thirds of the council. While some Democrats remain unmoved, Councilor Frank Mascari hints he may flip his vote if Osili’s promise of $15 million per district hits the mark. Meanwhile, other mayoral hopefuls weigh in—Senator Andrea Hunley backs smart, metrics-driven spending, while David Bride stays silent. The proposed tax would raise $71 million annually, critical for securing state road funding—but some councilors still prefer avoiding tax hikes altogether. 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/f5b6ddce4ba24f83