UPDATE: Draft Meeting Minutes can be found here. The April City Council meeting will be held on Monday, April 20 at 5:30pm. This is a different start time than usual. There will again be meeting modifications but you can still participate in the meeting. Meeting Modifications Your city government is still open and working for you. However, meetings can’t be …
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The March City Council meeting will be held on Monday, March 23 at 7pm at Fishers City Hall – with some new modifications. First, I’ll explain the modifications and how you can participate in the meeting. Then, I’ll walk through the meeting agenda. Meeting Modifications Your city government is still open and working for you. However, meetings can’t be held …
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Attending a public government meeting may not be high on anyone’s list. I’ve observed dozens of City Council meetings in Fishers over the years, and there are almost always rows of empty chairs. However, these meetings are an important opportunity for residents to have their voices heard and hold their elected officials (like me) accountable. As a newly elected city …
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The February City Council meeting will be held on Monday, February 17 at 7pm at Fishers City Hall. The meeting agenda is chockfull of links to supporting documents. This is a rundown of some agenda items and my interpretation of them. 2. Announcements. Thanks to Councilor Cecilia Coble and the Advisory Committee on Disability and City of Fishers staff members for …
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Friends, I’ve spent the last few weeks meeting with key city officials, talking with residents, reviewing information not available to me prior to being sworn in and asking countless questions on your behalf. After distilling what I’ve learned, it’s a good time to give you a candid look into my first 40 days as your Fishers City Council member at-large …
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NEWS RELEASE Jocelyn Vare Announces Open-door Policy to Improve Communication Between Fishers City Council and Residents Newly elected Democratic Councilor will represent residents’ voices in decision-making process FISHERS, Ind., December 16, 2019 – Newly elected Fishers City Council At-Large member Jocelyn Vare today announced an open-door communication policy in an effort to improve communication between Fishers City Council and residents. …
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Today, Nov 19, 2019, is Indiana General Assembly’s organization day – the day when legislative priorities are set for the 2020 session. And today is the #RedForEd rally at the Statehouse. Over 12,000 educators from across the state are gathering and making the voices heard to support Indiana public schools, educators and students. Over 130 Indiana school districts have cancelled …
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Over 10 years ago, I participated in my first community volunteer activity in Fishers. I joined a local non-profit board, worked alongside other Fishers residents and enjoyed every minute of it. That volunteer opportunity led me to the next one, and the next one and the next one. I became a member of a wide network of local volunteers successfully …
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The Fiscal Conservatives of Hamilton County PAC (Political Action Committee) has endorsed Jocelyn Vare for Fishers City Council, At-Large. Jocelyn is the very first Democratic candidate to receive the organization’s endorsement and proves that responsible financial stewardship is a principle, not a political affiliation. “As a new Fishers City Council member, Jocelyn will be a strong voice for Fishers residents …
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I believe it is our mayor’s responsibility to clearly announce a tax increase that he is proposing and defend its necessity. He must demonstrate leadership by asking residents to support these increases and provide residents the time and information to critically evaluate his proposals. Mayor Fadness presented the City of Fishers 2020 Municipal Budget at the September City Council meeting. …
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