A Fall Creek Township Board member in Hamilton County, Indiana, is an elected legislative official responsible for overseeing township finances, approving budgets, and establishing policies to ensure essential services—such as fire protection and township assistance—are delivered to residents. The board serves as the fiscal check-and-balance on the Township Trustee. Position OverviewRole Type: Elected part-time, legislative position.Term: Four years.Structure: Three-member board.Key Duties and ResponsibilitiesFinancial Oversight: Review and approve the township’s annual budget, tax rates, and tax levies.Trustee Support/Oversight: Examine and approve the Township Trustee’s annual report of expenditures, debts, and investments.Policy Making: Establish rules, policies, and personnel regulations for the township.Contracts & Salaries: Review and approve contracts for township services and set salaries/wages for all township officers and employees (excluding the assessor).Emergency Appropriations: Authorize additional spending if necessary during the fiscal year.Community Engagement: Engage with the public and bring constituent concerns regarding parks, cemeteries, and assistance programs to the board. Valuable SkillsFinancial Literacy: Understanding budgets, fiscal responsibility, and financial oversight.Collaboration: Working with the Trustee and other board members to achieve consensus.Problem-Solving: Addressing real-life challenges like fire protection and emergency assistance.Integrity: Handling public funds with a strong ethical compass. Estimated Salary: $6,000.00
Candidate Statement
I would love to continue to serve Fall Creek Township Board in helping to serve our residents in need.
Education
Ball State University Bachelor of Fine Arts
Occupational background
Fashion designer/ stay at home mom of twins
Political Office(s) Held in the Past
Fall Creek Township Board
I stepped into this position on the board when someone stepped down due to illness. I love giving back to my local community and feel like our township helps those in need during tough times.
To help those in need of housing, shelter and food. Although not required, we also have a community supported food pantry and we financially support and provide quality fire protection and EMS services to the areas served by the township. We also maintain buildings, cemeteries and Fall Creek Township Park.
Providing financial assistance for those in need of housing shelter or food. We are confronted with an aging population in our area where we can help with both physical and mental health challenges.
Living in Fall Creek Township for over 25 years, I want our community to succeed. I want our local taxes to stay low and I want our schools to succeed on a national basis, while helping our residents in need.
I have always given back by volunteering my time in our schools and most recently by helping get conservatives elected in our community. I will continue to try to keep our taxes low in our township and support our Trustee in his endeavors to keep Fall Creek Township beautiful and the best area to live in Hamilton County!
Education
Masters in Nursing
Occupational background
Nurse & Home-healthcare business co-owner for 20 years and then Golf course and event and wedding center managing partner for 26 years
Political Office(s) Held in the Past
HSE School Board of Trustees from 2006-2014 ( elected official - no political party designation for this office)
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Candidate Statement
I want to serve the community of Fishers at the local level. To continue to support fiscal conservative government with effective and compassionate services. To continue the competent and efficient work of our current township government.
Education
University of Alabama, Duquesne University, IU McKinney School of Law
Occupational background
Retired lawyer, CPA, MBA. Worked in banking, accounting, government.
Political Office(s) Held in the Past
Fishers Fall Creek 37 Republican Precinct Committeeman
To serve the community of Fishers at the local level. To continue to support fiscal conservative government with effective and compassionate services. To continue the competent and efficient work of our current township government.
1. To support and provide quality fire protection and EMS services to the areas served by the township. To serve as a safety net for those who need temporary financial assistance with housing, shelter, and food. 3. To maintain existing township properties which include buildings, cemeteries, and parks. 4. Maintain the public meeting place for the community. 5. To guide residents to other government agencies, which may be more appropriate to solve their problems. 6. To assist the needs of local nonprofit organizations.
Providing financial assistance for housing, shelter, and food. There seems to be a growing need in the township for financial counseling and helping an aging population with both physical and mental health challenges.
I am retired. However, I am a former CPA and lawyer who also earned a master’s degree in business administration. Skilled CEO and administrator with a financial background in accounting, budgeting, and banking. Legal background in contracts, employee relations, mediation and policy implementation. Polished relationship building, organizational management and business development skills.
CEO of a nonprofit organization, Director and General Counsel of the Indiana Department of Revenue, Manager of Business Development in a big four accounting firm, Vice President and Manager of the private banking department in a large regional bank, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of a bank I helped start. Board member of two homeowners’ associations. Fifteen-year board member of Bosma Industries, serving as chairman of the board for two years.
