Each question I pose to our city government is always rooted in real concerns, usually brought to me by residents directly. That’s why it’s so disappointing when comments and questions I bring forth are dismissed as “political” or “divisive,” or when any conversation is quickly shut down with a “let’s just agree to disagree.” These replies aren’t meaningful responses to …
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Dear Fishers neighbor, I was sworn in to represent you as an At-Large member of the Fishers City Council on January 21, 2020. Today, April 29, marks the first 100 days of my service and a good time to share an update with you. Throughout my campaign and the past three months, my priorities have not changed. I am here …
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Tomorrow, just 24 hours after Mayor Fadness revealed his plan to establish a new city health department, the City Council will hold an emergency meeting to take a final vote on his plan. I learned of this plan for the first time when the public did this morning. My objective is to postpone this vote until the Mayor can clearly …
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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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