Information Technology Board Convenes Amid City-Wide Emergency Declaration

Indianapolis Government Operates Under Winter Disaster Status

On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the City of Indianapolis continues to operate under a local disaster emergency declaration issued by Mayor Joe Hogsett. The declaration follows a severe winter storm that deposited over 10 inches of snow across the metropolitan area, coupled with dangerously low temperatures falling below zero. Marion County remains under a high-level travel warning, with officials urging residents to refrain from all non-essential travel while crews work to clear primary thoroughfares.

Information Technology Board Meeting

Despite the hazardous weather conditions and the ongoing emergency status, the Indianapolis Information Technology Board is scheduled to convene today at 9:30 a.m. in the City-County Building. As the primary body responsible for the oversight of the city’s digital infrastructure, the board is expected to address several key agenda items, including:

• The review and approval of major information technology contracts for municipal agencies.
• Evaluations of current city technology needs and hardware life cycles.
• Oversight of security and performance standards for government digital services.

Public access to the meeting remains available, though residents are encouraged to utilize the city’s digital streaming platforms to observe the session due to the active travel restrictions across Marion County.

Mayor’s Office and Department of Public Works Response

Mayor Hogsett’s administration remains focused on the emergency response, with the Department of Public Works (DPW) operating at full capacity. DPW has activated private contractors to assist city snow plows in clearing residential streets after completing priority-one thoroughfares such as Meridian Street. The mayor’s office confirmed that warming centers across the city will remain open throughout the day to provide refuge for those without adequate heating.

Political Scrutiny and Upcoming Sessions

In addition to the weather response, the Mayor’s office is facing renewed political scrutiny following an investigative report published today by Mirror Indy. The report details concerns regarding no-bid city contracts awarded to former top advisors and campaign donors, sparking calls for increased transparency in the administration’s procurement processes.

Looking ahead, the City-County Council's Environmental Sustainability Committee is scheduled to meet tomorrow, January 28, to discuss the regulation of data centers. The next full meeting of the City-County Council is slated for Monday, February 2, at 7:00 p.m., where formal legislative responses to the winter disaster and recent budgetary concerns are expected to be on the agenda.