July 20, 2020 City Council Meeting Update: Draft Meeting Minutes Audio of the Meeting Larry In Fishers IBJ The City Council meeting is on my 50th Birthday! The very first Community Update from the Fishers Health Department will take place on Monday, July 20 at...
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Fishers City Council Meeting – June 15, 2020
The June Fishers City Council Meeting will be held on Monday, June 15 at 7:00pm at a new location. The meeting will take place at Launch Fishers – 12175 Visionary Way, Fishers, instead of City Hall.I provide this summary for your information...
Fishers City Council Meeting – May 18, 2020
Updates are designated in blue, 5/17/20 The May City Council meeting will be held on Monday, May 18 at 7:00pm. I provide this summary for your information and as an encouragement for you to participate! Meeting ModificationsYour city government is still open...
Cooperation is Messy
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...
First 100 Days
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...
Help Me Hold our Mayor Accountable
Silhouette of black lamps and White lights,yellow background,place for text,flat vector illustration 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...
Fishers City Council Meeting – April 20, 2020
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...
Fishers City Council Meeting – March 23, 2020
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...
City Council Meeting Improvements
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...
City Council Meeting – Feb 17, 2020
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....
Progress Report
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...
Opening the Door to Your Fishers City Council
NEWS RELEASEJocelyn Vare Announces Open-door Policy to Improve Communication Between Fishers City Council and ResidentsNewly elected Democratic Councilor will represent residents’ voices in decision-making process FISHERS, Ind., December 16, 2019 – Newly elected...