A Noblesville Township Board member, serves as the legislative branch of the township government, providing financial oversight, policy-making, and guidance to the Township Trustee. Township Board members are elected to four-year terms to represent the residents of the township and ensure taxpayer dollars are used effectively. Core Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe board is responsible for reviewing and approving the annual budget, tax rates, and tax levies for the township.Examine and approve the annual report of the township trustee, which details all receipts, expenditures, and investments.Review and approve contracts for township services.Advise the Township Trustee on matters regarding township business. Approve emergency appropriations if the need arises.Review investments. Key OperationsMeetings: The board must meet at least annually (usually in January for organization and by February to approve the annual report), though they often meet more frequently.Special Meetings: They may hold special meetings to address urgent business.Voting: As a three-member board, each member has one vote. Noblesville Township services, which the board helps oversee, include providing assistance to residents (rent, utilities), fire protection for unincorporated areas, and maintenance of certain cemeteries. Estimated Salary: $14,290.00
Candidate Statement
I am of the people by the people for the people. The area in which me an a lot of other people has change. That does not mean it has to stay the same we have a vast amount of different jobs . Noblesville should be a place for all no matter were you come from and how much you make .
Education
Graduated from Noblesville High School, ITT Technical Institute
I have been a Activist for myself and others which has come at work and other area's. I bring something new
representing a lot the people working and not workin.
To help people in time of need and to support other area's like our Fire Department.
Why do we have so many food banks how can we improve the lives and make sure the jobs in area will give a good start now and future for all.
From working in nursing home, factory , starting over because factory closed. It takes 5 years to get back on your feet.
4 H junior leaders, Robert's Chapel and Burial Association Inc President,
Candidate Statement
I am running for Noblesville Township Board because I am a longtime resident of this community who wants to help ensure that the community is well served by local control of our carefully managed tax dollars.
Education
Juris Doctor
Occupational background
Lawyer
Political Office(s) Held in the Past
None
I have lived in Noblesville for over twenty-five years. My husband and I are raising our family here. I love this community and want to be a part of its continuing success. Indiana townships are under scrutiny and it is up to local leaders to demonstrate the value that townships can provide using public funds. My education and experience has prepared me to serve our community through mission focused financial oversight as a township board member.
The purpose of township government is to serve as frontline government officials assisting the most vulnerable residents — providing essential services that keep families safe, housed, fed and supported. Township government is the closest level of government to the people, delivering critical services like poor relief and emergency assistance, access to food and other essentials, fire protection, cemetery preservation and maintenance, and other programs.
The most pressing need in the township is food insecurity. With 25% of Noblesville Schools students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, we know that there are a significant number of residents who need food and basic essentials. Food prices, rent, utility bills have all increased significantly in recent years without corresponding increases in wages. Many folks who are working hard are still having difficulty making ends meet. Ensuring that funds are budgeted and used to stock and distribute food and basic essentials from the township’s food pantry would be a top priority.
As a mom, lawyer and community advocate, I have taken pride in caring for and protecting the interests of family, clients, and community members that I have served. As the President of my homeowners association, I lead board meetings and participated in adopting an annual budget, collecting dues payments, and approving contracts with service providers. The perspective I would bring to Noblesville Township would be to put serving people first.
My experience as a homeowner’s association board member and President has prepared me to provide fiscal oversight for township funds. I have also gained valuable experience with the League of Women Voters, Noblesville Diversity Coalition and volunteering in Noblesville Schools.
