The Sheridan Town Council in Hamilton County, Indiana, acts as the town's legislative and executive body, responsible for passing ordinances, setting tax rates, and approving the annual budget. Elected officials set community goals, manage town departments, and ensure public services, focusing on infrastructure and development within the town. Key Responsibilities and Duties:Legislative Authority: Adopts ordinances, resolutions, and regulations for the town.Fiscal Management: Determines the annual budget and sets tax rates.Department Oversight: Oversees town departments, which typically include public works, parks, and administration.Community Planning: Sets priorities for development and long-term community goals.Job Requirements and Qualifications:Residence: Must be a resident of the Town of Sheridan.Election: Elected by the community to serve a four-year term.Skills: Ability to make decisions on fiscal matters, infrastructure, and public policy.Commitment: Must attend regular public meetings to conduct town business.Estimated Current Salary for Town Council is: $12,470.84
Candidate Statement
Daniel Bragg proudly represents Sheridan as an at-large Town Council member and is seeking re-election to keep building a stronger, more vibrant community. Deeply committed to Sheridan’s health and well-being, Bragg champions infrastructure improvements, supports small businesses, and leads with openness and a collaborative spirit. During his tenure, Bragg is proud of the successful 2024 reorganization of Sheridan and Adams Township, which improved efficiency and better positioned the town for long-term success. He takes pride in working collaboratively with fellow council members, town staff, and residents to address local needs and deliver practical solutions. Bragg’s leadership is rooted in fiscal responsibility, open communication, and a commitment to keeping Sheridan a safe, welcoming place for families. He believes strongly in listening to constituents and ensuring their voices are heard in local decision-making.
Education
Sheridan High School (2008), B.S. in Sportscasting from Full Sail University (2020)
Occupational background
IT Manager (Sheridan Community Schools), President of Sheridan Plan Commission (former), President of Sheridan Redevelopment Commission (current)
Political Office(s) Held in the Past
Sheridan Town Council, At Large (2022-current)
Campaign Phone (public)
3173648711
Some of the most important challenges facing our town center are fiscal responsibility and infrastructure.
As we continue to plan how to navigate the realities of Senate Bill 1, it is vital that we place our resources where they will best serve our community, rather than put us in a bind when we need them most. This challenge is not unique to Sheridan however, and while everyone works to best formulate a plan, we can possibly take notes from other communities on how to best execute responsibly for our constituents.
The State Road 47 Project is now officially underway with INDOT, and we want to use it as a springboard for our future 236th Street project. Having roads that are safe to navigate is crucial, as we see rising traffic patterns on the horizon. How we handle the next four years will greatly determine how easily we tackle that project.
We have to be smart about when and how we address infrastructure issues in our community. There are roads throughout the township that will need to be addressed sooner rather than later, and we have a plan to repave a set number of miles annually, beginning with those most in need of repair. We are continuing to address issues identified since the Reorganization of Adams Township, and we are hard at work raising the standard to where we believe it should be.
Attracting new business should never come at the expense of supporting existing business. We have a healthy number of local businesses in our community that are either already thriving or beginning to. With the finishing of the Monon Trail through Sheridan this past Fall, it could be a very exciting Spring and Summer for our town and trail travelers. Businesses and investors are already taking advantage of the trail now coming across Main Street, and I look forward to seeing how that growth happens.
We need new business in our community to add to, not take away from, our business base, and ensuring we are an accommodating community is a large part of that. Business will come, and we have to be ready for it.
I'm seeking reelection to the Sheridan Town Council because I love my community and want to continue serving it in whatever facet I can. It gives me great pride to know that the residents of Sheridan trust me with the future of their home, and I take that trust very seriously.
Since returning to Sheridan in 2017, I have served on the Plan Commission and Redevelopment Commission, being President of both at one point or another, even before being elected to the Town Council in 2022. I am proud of what has transpired in this community since I returned home, greatly look forward to the potential of serving another four years for my neighbors.
Candidate Statement
Sheridan is my home. I have lived and worked here for nearly twenty years. As our community moves forward, I will advocate for fiscal restraint, accountability to the electorate, and adherence to constitutional principles. Government should be limited, disciplined, and focused on serving the public effectively, not expanding beyond its constitutional role.
Education
Associate Degree, Mechanical Drafting and Design
Occupational background
After high school, I worked in concrete and excavation, progressing from laborer to equipment operator while starting a family and earning a degree. I transitioned into project management in 2012, then into law enforcement in 2016, serving with Sheridan PD and now as Training Sergeant with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. In 2025, I was caucused onto the Sheridan Town Council.
Political Office(s) Held in the Past
Sheridan Town Council, At Large
Sheridan’s primary challenges are fiscal transparency, consistent accountability, and managed growth that preserves the character of the town. Residents should not have to question where money is going or whether standards are being applied evenly.
I propose a disciplined approach: clear, publicly accessible budgeting with plain-language reporting; firm adherence to adopted policies without selective enforcement; and growth planning that prioritizes infrastructure, public safety, and long-term sustainability over short-term expansion.
The objective is straightforward: restore trust in local government operations, ensure decisions are defensible and consistent, and position Sheridan for growth that benefits current residents without compromising the town’s identity.
I propose a phased capital plan prioritizing maintenance and high-impact upgrades first. We should aggressively pursue state and federal funding where available, while requiring new development to carry its fair share of infrastructure burden rather than shifting costs to existing residents.
Tight project oversight, competitive bidding, and scope control will be critical to managing inflationary pressure.
The goal is simple: maintain our core infrastructure, expand responsibly, and ensure taxpayers are not on the hook for subsidizing avoidable cost overruns.
Sheridan should lean on TIF districts to direct growth where it makes sense, without pushing costs onto current residents. If a project benefits from a TIF, it should also carry the infrastructure load—roads, utilities, and related improvements—through the increment it generates.
For existing businesses, consistency matters. Stable fees, predictable enforcement, and reinvestment of TIF revenue back into those areas will do more than one-off incentives.
For new business, TIF can help close gaps on viable projects, but only with defined expectations—clear timelines, measurable outcomes, and no open-ended commitments.
The intent is practical: let growth fund itself, reinvest where it occurs, and avoid backfilling private costs with public dollars.
The past decade of my life has been one dedicated to public service. Continuing to serve in this capacity is an extension of my calling and vocation.
I am seeking elected office to bring consistent, accountable decision-making to Sheridan at a time when growth and infrastructure demands are increasing. Having already served on the Town Council, I have direct experience with how decisions impact residents, budgets, and long-term planning.
What distinguishes me is a focus on discipline and follow-through—ensuring policies adopted by the council are applied consistently, projects are managed within scope, and public funds are used transparently. Local government functions best when expectations are clear and applied evenly.
The role requires practical judgment, not theory. My approach is to prioritize core services, maintain fiscal control, and ensure growth is handled in a way that supports the town without creating avoidable burdens on residents.
