Indiana Landmarks and Historic Urban Neighborhoods of Indianapolis (HUNI) have teamed up to host the HUNI + Indiana Landmarks Mayoral Forum on Neighborhoods, featuring three major candidates running for Indianapolis mayor in 2019: Democratic incumbent Joe Hogsett, Republican Indiana Senator Jim Merritt, and Libertarian Douglas McNaughton.

The forum will include a 15-minute statement from each candidate plus an hour of Q&A from audience members. The event will focus on issues important to those who live and work in historic neighborhoods, including infrastructure, schools, safety, transportation, focused redevelopment, property taxes, and more.

WHAT: HUNI + Indiana Landmarks Mayoral Forum on Neighborhoods

WHEN: 5:30 to 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19

WHERE: Indiana Landmarks Center, 1201 Central Ave., Indianapolis

COST: Free. No reserved seats; all seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Indiana Landmarks revitalizes communities, reconnects us to our heritage, and saves meaningful places. With nine offices located throughout the state, Indiana Landmarks helps people rescue endangered landmarks and restore historic neighborhoods and downtowns. People who join Indiana Landmarks receive its bimonthly magazine, Indiana Preservation. For more information on the not-for-profit organization, call 317-639-4534, 800-450-4534, or visit www.indianalandmarks.org.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

Garry Chilluffo, HUNI president, 317-997-0027, garry@chilluffo.com

Mindi Woolman, Indiana Landmarks, 317-639-4534, mwoolman@indianalandmarks.org