- Hogsett accused of trying to cut out major developer Surack from stadium project
- Surack claims Hogsett is a ‘liar’ about stadium plans, says he’s ‘never created anything’ but ‘debt and grief’
- Dispute centers on Diamond Chain site, with Hogsett pushing different vision than Surack’s team
Joe Hogsett Is Creating A Lot Of Debt And Grief In Indianapolis
In the world of sports and development, few stories are as intriguing as the one unfolding in Indianapolis. At the center of it all is a dispute over a helipad, a stadium, and a Major League Soccer team. Tony Katz discussed the complex web of interests and alliances that have led to this standoff.
Joe Hogsett, the mayor of Indianapolis, has been at the forefront of the controversy. He’s been accused of trying to cut out a major developer, Chuck Surack, from the project, and Surack is fighting back. “I’m calling him a liar,” Surack says, referring to Hogsett’s claims about the stadium.
“This was some people in Indianapolis said, wait, wait, wait, we’ve got more money, we could do this. We don’t need him, He’s done all the hard work. We’ll take it from here.”…