The Elevation Grant Program -- Last week, in partnership with the Indianapolis Foundation, I announced the second round of funding awarded by the Elevation Grant Program, previously known as the Violent Crime Reduction Grant Program. This second round is the latest of our 3-year, $45 million total investment to organizations that offer evidence-based violence reduction programs that work to empower residents and help communities thrive.

A record budget for public safety -- In my 2023 city budget proposal, I earmarked a record amount for public safety to increase pay for first-year Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers, continue our anti-violence campaigns, and support various community initiatives. This budget will also fund a 24-hour emergency response team that will dispatch behavioral health workers who are better equipped to respond to non-violent mental health crises and substance abuse episodes.