Source: The Office of Mayor Joe HogsettINDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis City-County Council Democratic leaders say they do not have the 17 votes needed to override Mayor Joe Hogsett’s veto of the proposed wheel tax ahead of an August 10th vote. “Let us be clear: no one wants to ask residents to pay more,” council Democratic leadership said in a statement Wednesday. “Supporting the wheel tax was not an easy decision, but leadership often requires making difficult choices.” Council leaders say without new revenue, the city will have to make deep budget cuts to meet state matching funds for road projects. “What is most troubling is that we still have no long-term, sustainable plan to address Indianapolis’ aging infrastructure,” Democratic leaders added.