Shaila Mulholland sworn in as newest Indianapolis City-County Council member to represent Lawrence – WFYI

Shaila Mulholland sworn in as newest Indianapolis City-County Council member to represent Lawrence  WFYI

Lawrence Township School Board member Shaila Mulholland was picked to fill a vacancy on the Indianapolis City-County Council for District 10. She resigned from the school board and was sworn in as the newest councilor. Lawrence Township School Board member Shaila Mulholland was picked to fill a vacancy on the Indianapolis City-County Council for District 10 following last month’s resignation of former Councilor Ali Brown. The district includes much of Lawrence on the northeast side of the city. Mulholland’s career spans work in higher education, research and nonprofits. Mulholland was chosen by a vote of the Marion County Democratic Party precinct caucus Oct. 2. She beat out three other candidates: Karen Celestino-Horseman, John-Paul Cosgrove and Sean Johnson, according to the Marion County Democratic Party.

Mulholland was sworn in as councilor Oct. 5 The Indianapolis City-County Council has 25 members representing districts across the county. Mulholland was elected to the Lawrence Township School Board in 2024. After her appointment to the City-County Council, she submitted her resignation, the district spokesperson said. “Lawrence has shaped so much of who I am, personally and professionally. I look forward to working with my colleagues on the City-County Council, Mayor Joe Hogsett’s administration, Lawrence Mayor Deb Whitfield, and community partners to listen to residents, understand the issues before us, and serve our district well,” Mulholland