I am running for Fishers City Council At-Large on November 5 because residents deserve an open local government that serves their interests. Here’s a current example of how our local government can do better for you. Stay with me, we are going to talk about bees and the municipal government process for a minute. On July 1, a new Indiana …
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MYTH: There are very few Democrats who live in Fishers. FACT: There are many, many more than it may seem. I’ve heard the jokes too. How many Fishers Democrats does it take to screw in a lightbulb? All seven of them. When do Fishers Democrats hold their monthly meetings? As soon as the other one arrives. All the Fishers Democrats …
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Our City Council’s job is to represent and serve all Fishers residents effectively. Yesterday, the Indianapolis City-County Council gave us another reminder that Fishers City Council isn’t representing and serving us as well as it should. These two disparate quotes demonstrate that servant-leadership is truly missing in Fishers. INDIANAPOLIS: “Our job, as I understand it, is to be representatives to …
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Our city’s “heart” is not well. I’m talking about Fishers’ soul, our sense of pride, our care for one another, our togetherness. The recent flag burning in downtown Fishers was another sad incident in a series of community concerns. Incidents like these damage our community, especially when they stack heavily upon each other. Although this has been the first flag …
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I’ve talked to HSE educators recently and the lack of affordable housing in Fishers is a top concern for them. Friends, this is a community issue that cannot be ignored. We are proud of the great quality of our schools. We value our teachers and their role in the development and success of our young people. The trouble is, many …
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Heritage is a feeling of identity and tradition that passes down from one generation to another. It’s something you can feel when you stroll down the streets of a downtown or a quaint neighborhood. You can admire it in older architecture, hear it in dialects and see it in the friendly faces you encounter in the community. Where is Fishers’ …
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I am a 20-year resident of Fishers and a local business owner. I have served as a strong advocate for the entrepreneurial and creative culture of Fishers. Local businesses try to recruit top-notch talent to come to our community and they try to persuade our hometown talent to stay. Because of Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ excellence, the best and brightest are …
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How have small businesses fared in the midst of Fishers’ downtown Nickel Plate District new development and construction? At least 20 small businesses in a six-block area have experienced a major disruption. Some establishments have closed, some have relocated and some are still up in the air. Together, these local businesses were the heart of downtown Fishers. Where Are They …
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When Fishers changed from a Town to a City in 2015, the local government’s power structure flipped upside down. As a Town, the Town Council was both the executive and legislative branches of the municipality. The Council oversaw and directed the Town Manager, a full-time employee who executed the day to day operations of the community. Now as a City, …
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Local small business owner, community advocate promises fresh perspective, transparency FISHERS, Ind. – Jocelyn Vare today announced her entry into the Fishers City Council race as an At-Large candidate. With a strong focus on increasing civic engagement and ensuring fair-minded government, Vare will bring her extensive experience, a fresh perspective and much-needed transparency to the council. As a member of …
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