Tony Katz Discusses: Irvington Community Council Asks Mayor Hogsett To Skip Halloween Festival

On his show, Tony Katz of 93.1 WIBC discussed a letter sent by the Irvington Community Council to Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, formally requesting that he refrain from attending the 79th Historic Irvington Halloween Festival.

The letter, dated October 22, 2025, and signed by council president Sue Beecher, cites “serious concerns regarding actions taken by your administration,” specifically mentioning Chief of Staff Thomas Cook.

The council stated that several survivors of documented incidents reside in the Irvington neighborhood and have expressed discomfort with the mayor’s expected presence at the community-run event.

According to the letter, the council had attempted to privately seek c

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