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Why I am Running for Fishers City Council, At-Large
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...
Jocelyn Receives Endorsement from Fiscal Conservatives of Hamilton County
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...
Presentation of 2020 Fishers Budget was a Disservice
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...
Fishers “Rubber Stamp” City Council
Our Fishers City Council makes final decisions on a variety of issues that impact all of us. Mayor Fadness and City Staff first provide a recommendation before each City Council vote is taken. It is the decision of each City Council member to vote Aye to approve the...
The Myth of Fishers’ Finances
digitally generated image of money storm over city. MYTH: The City of Fishers is financially stable.FACT: Fishers’ debt has increased over 91% in the past 8 years. The amount of debt has increased much faster than the city’s population growth during this time. Today,...
Bees Tell the Truth About Fishers Government
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...
The Myth of Fishers Democrats
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...
Fishers City Council Needs Our Help
Group of people. Created with adobe illustrator. 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...
Our City’s Heart
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...
Affordable Housing Must Be a Top Priority
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...
The Value of Fishers’ Heritage
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...