City Council Meeting Improvements

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

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....
Opening the Door to Your Fishers City Council

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...
Presentation of 2020 Fishers Budget was a Disservice

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

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...