As a Deputy Mayor of Economic Development, she was recognized for her efforts in job creation and economic development, including securing hundreds of new jobs at the vacant United Airlines airport facility, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service in Lawrence, numerous urban redevelopment projects like the Keystone Enterprise Park in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood, and helping launch long term strategic job creation initiatives like BioCrossroads.
As a small business owner in downtown Indianapolis for 13 years and community development advocate for nearly a decade, Zach understands many of the issues important to working families as well as the impact of the current economic conditions on communities across Marion County. In addition to running a small business, in 2002 Zach joined the board of directors for his neighborhood association Holy Cross-Westminster, Riley Area Development Corporation (RADC) and the Near Eastside Community Organization (NESCO).
John is a fifth-generation resident of Indianapolis and is past president of the Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association (BTNA). John grew up in the mid-north section of the city where he attended grammar school and graduated from Brebeuf High School. John graduated from Regis University with a B.A. in Sociology and the University of Michigan where he earned a masters in Social Work with a focus in Social Policy and Planning.
Pamela L. Hickman (“Pam”) was born in Indianapolis and raised in the Garfield Park area. She attended St. Catherine’s before moving to Beech Grove and Holy Name for elementary school. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School. After obtaining a degree in education from Ball State University, Pam taught at the Indiana School for the Deaf. She has also been a volunteer with the St. Mary’s Child Center in speech therapy and is involved with the National Association of Women Business Owners. She is active in numerous community organizations, including serving on the boards of the Salvation Army, the Forest Manor Multi-Service Center, Kiwanis Club, St. Francis Hospital, Chrysanthemum Ball. She is a past president of the American Heart Association of Indiana. She currently owns a small business, and is semi-retired. She and her husband of 46 years, “Buzz” Hickman, have three children, ten grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Leroy is currently an American Government teacher at Pike High School and is actively engaged in the educational community in Indianapolis. As a former member of the Indianapolis Public Schools Board of Commissioners, Leroy has worked dilegently to ensure Marion County students receive an education that prepares them to be successful and active members of their community. Leroy also served as Chief Bailiff for the Marion County Courts and holds degrees in Criminal Justice and Education.
José M. Evans was raised in the Indianapolis Haughville area and is a graduate of Cathedral High School. He earned a B.A. in Political Science and English from the University of Indianapolis and his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana.
Angela L. Mansfield is serving her first term on the Council to represent District 2. Angela is committed to improving our community's quality of life and the quality of neighborhoods which will ensure Indianapolis' continued economic stability and success. Understanding the importance of parks to neighborhoods, Angela worked with citizens and neighborhood associations to successfully create Daubenspeck Community Nature Park, a nature preserve, located at 8900 Ditch Road.
Len, a life-long Democrat and active volunteer, is a current Ward Chair and Vice Precinct Committeeperson in Washington Township. He has been active in Democratic politics since high school, volunteering for the Bobby Kennedy campaign and serving as the Coordinator of the College Clubs for the Young Democrats of Michigan. After working on the Obama campaign with many other grassroots leaders, Len co-founded and currently is a co-chair of Greater Indianapolis for Change, a grassroots progressive organization.
Working hard and doing good is not just about building strong communities, it about building a strong community through building strong families. Kostas and his wife Madeline are the parents of two wonderful daughters, Maria Isabelle and Ana Sophia – by working hard and doing good for our families, we set an example for future generations, and we have an obligation to do so by investing in them.
Jackie Butler, a local attorney with over 20 years of professional experience, has established herself as a relentless advocate for the people of Indianapolis. Jackie, a former Deputy Prosecutor, has also served as a sitting judge in Ohio, and as a pro temp judge in Marion County. A native of Indianapolis, Jackie earned her law degree from the University of Dayton in 1987, serving as a juvenile probation officer and employee at the Social Security Administration before obtaining her degree. Jackie is a second generation attorney, having followed in her father, Duge Butler’s, footsteps. She is a lifelong Democrat, and devoted member of our community who will serve on the City-County Council with pride and distinction.
Monroe Gray, Jr., a division chief for the Indianapolis Fire Department, is serving his sixth term on the City-County Council. As a longtime member of the Council, he has a great respect for the role of the Council in the community and the need for Council members to sometimes rise above purely political considerations to do what is best for the citizens of this great city. His main goal is to continue the progress and good work the Council has done on behalf of the citizens and to keep this a growing, economically stable, and viable world class city.
Joe has been the Director of Administration of Indiana Legal Services, Inc., a statewide legal firm for indigent clients, for 35 years. The IBJ highlighted Joe’s commitment to his many community boards in their article “Balancing Act”. Past president of the Community Centers of Indianapolis and the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis, he is quickly elevated to leadership roles in his many board involvements. In his political life, for 15 years Joe has served on the Washington Township Board, and has been its president for eight years. Joe has been a precinct committeeman for over twenty years, and is a life-long Democrat.
Steve Talley is a passionate advocate for the neighborhoods of Marion County and a lifelong public servant dedicated to tackling the challenges facing our community in an honest and proactive manner. A graduate of Purdue University, Steve worked for over 30 years in a variety of positions within INB National Bank and AT&T.
In 1995, Steve was elected to the Indianapolis City-County Council where he served for over 10 years. During his time on the Council, Steve served on the Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee, Administration and Finance Committee, and the Economic Development Committee. More recently, Steve has served in a number of roles within the Department of Public Safety.
Regina Marsh is a long time East side community leader with a proven record of serving and improving the lives of those in need within our community. For over 20 years, Regina has worked in the Non-for-Profit sector, including the Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis, the Martin Luther King Multi-Service Center and the Fall Creek YMCA. She is currently the Executive Director of Forest Manor Multi-Service Center (FMMSC), where she oversees a variety of programs addressing the human and social needs of the Forest Manor community, serving approximately 66,000 of Indianapolis’ residents.
Jared Evans learned at an early age the importance of respect, temperance, and a commitment to his community. The youngest of three children born in Indianapolis, Jared is the son of United States Army veteran Charles Evans. A graduate of Ben Davis High School, Jared was a three-sport athlete and was a proud member of the 2001 and 2002 5A State Championship football teams. After Ben Davis, he attended Purdue University and graduated with a degree in elementary education. While at Purdue, Jared was deeply involved in his community, working with the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity to strengthen West Lafayette and empower its residents. This commitment to community and helping others has motivated Jared to run for the Indianapolis City-County Council in District 13. Jared recognizes the importance of rebuilding infrastructure, spurring redevelopment, and reining in utility costs. He is committed to working with the residents of District 13 to strengthen their neighborhoods and ensure that residents are well represented in local government.
Maxine King is a dedicated public servant with a long history of advocacy and commitment to creating positive change in her community. A graduate of Indiana University Law School at Indianapolis, Maxine has been an attorney for nearly 16 years, practicing primarily in the area of family law. In addition to her work in private practice, Maxine also spent time as a Public Defender. Most recently, Maxine served as Judge of the Wayne Township Small Claims Court of Marion County, and prior to that, served as President of the Marion County Bar Association. She is also an officer in Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. As guardian to her nephew Joshua, Maxine values family and is committed to strengthening the educational opportunities for all children in Indianapolis. She has decided to run for the Indianapolis City-County Council in District 14 so that she can be a catalyst for change in her community and a voice for residents who share in her hopes for a stronger and safer city and county.
Vop Osili is the slated Democratic candidate for Indianapolis’ City-County Council District 15. He grew-up in the Haughville home of his grandparents right here in the heart of the district he’s running to serve. He has said often that he could not have asked for a better place to spend his childhood because his parents, grandparents and neighbors alike impressed upon him the importance of serving others by respecting and working to improve our communities.
Brian Mahern was elected to his first term on the Council in November 2007. Brian is proud to represent the area he grew up in. His children are the seventh generation of his family to live on the Near Eastside.
Mary Moriarty Adams was elected to serve on the City Council in 1987 and continues to serve District 17 on the eastside of Indianapolis. Her council boundaries encompass the east side of Emerson Avenue, the west side of Post Road, the north side of East 10th Street and the South side of East 38th Street. In addition, she has one precinct that comprises neighborhoods that lie west of Ellenberger Parkway West Drive and north of East St. Clair Street.
Vernon Brown is serving his first term on the Council, having been elected in November 2003 to represent District 18 in Warren Township on the far eastside of Indianapolis. Brown is committed to making a positive contribution to improve neighborhoods and supports quality education opportunities. He would like to see more recreational opportunities available to citizens on the far eastside.
Elected to serve his first term on the City-County Council in 2003, Dane Mahern brings both youth and experience to the Council body. A lifelong resident of Marion County and a graduate of Ball State University, Dane is concerned about doing all he can to promote government efficiency.
Frank Mascari is a local business owner who has spent his entire life working and living in the city of Beech Grove. A graduate of Beech Grove High School, he has owned and operated Spalding Jewelry for over 30 years. He has been an active member of the community, working with the Beech Grove Little League, and he previously served as president of the Beech Grove Lion’s Club. He and his wife Mary have been married for over 35 years and have three grown children and two grandchildren.
Todd Woodmansee was born in Indianapolis and is a lifelong resident of Indiana. Todd graduated from the University of Evansville in 1995. After Evansville, Todd graduated in the top twenty-five percent of his class from Indiana University School of Law in 1998. Todd has served as a Deputy Attorney General and Deputy Prosecutor in the Domestic Violence Unit. Todd has been a small business owner in downtown Indianapolis since 2003. Todd has been a resident of Irvington for ten years.
Doug White is a lifelong resident of the southwest side of Indianapolis. A graduate of Ben Davis High School, he is married with 4 children and 2½ grandchildren. Doug has been employed in manufacturing for 30 years, spending 20 years at Rexnord as a tool and die maker. He currently serves as the Vice President of the Wayne Township Board and formerly served as President of the Drexel Gardens Neighborhood Association.
Doug White has been a union member for more than 20 years and recently received endorsements from U.S.W. Local 1999 and the Central Indiana Labor Council AFL-CIO.
Scott Coxey is a lifelong resident of Indy’s south side, having graduated from Perry Meridian High School. He went on to obtain an MBA in Knowledge Management, a Bachelors degree in Project Management, and AAS in Chemical Technology. He is a 13 year employee of Eli Lilly and Company working in process control engineering. Scott is an elected Precinct Committeeman. Scott and his wife Melissa are the proud parents of four children. He is a member of Saint Barnabas Parish. He is active in many community organizations and has spent many years as an active supporter of MSD Perry Township schools and athletics. Additionally, he is a member of H.O.G. – Harley Owner’s Group, and is an avid rider.
Mario Garza was born in East Chicago and has been an Indianapolis resident for 25 years, moving to Franklin Township in 1992. Mario graduated from Purdue University Calumet with a degree in Electrical Engineering Technology. He was appointed to the Indianapolis Fire Department in 1986 and has spent 25 years serving the citizens of Indianapolis. He currently serves as Lieutenant and Executive Officer for Battalion 2. He also serves his community as a board member for the Smithfield Neighborhood Association. Mario was awarded the Police, Fire and Sheriff’s award for Community Service in 2000 and recently received the Indianapolis Fire Department’s Peer Leadership award. Mario has a daughter and two sons.
Barack H. Obama is the 44th President of the United States.
His story is the American story — values from the heartland, a middle-class upbringing in a strong family, hard work and education as the means of getting ahead, and the conviction that a life so blessed should be lived in service to others.
Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr., was born November 20, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the first of four siblings. In 1953, the Biden family moved from Pennsylvania to Claymont, Delaware. He graduated from the University of Delaware and Syracuse Law School and served on the New Castle County Council. Then, at age 29, he became one of the youngest people ever elected to the United States Senate.
Congressman André Carson, a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, was first elected to Congress in March 2008 as part of a special election and elected to his first full term in November 2008. André’s top priority is to improve the quality of life for all residents in the 7th Congressional District.
A dedicated, hard-working public servant, Jean Breaux was appointed to the State Senate in December of 2006 to fulfill the unexpired term of her mother, Billie Breaux, who was elected the Marion County Auditor. Breaux was appointed to serve as Assistant Democratic Caucus Chair in 2008.
Indianapolis attorney Greg Taylor became a member of the Indiana Senate Democratic Caucus after being elected to represent Senate District 33 in November of 2008.
As a business and government attorney, Taylor joined the Senate with a breadth of knowledge and experience regarding economic development and job creation. A member of several local organizations, Taylor understands and appreciates the diversity found in the community and workplace.
Indiana State House of Representatives - District 25
Indiana State Representative Jeb Bardon was first elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 1998.
Jeb represents the citizens of Indiana House District 25, which is located primarily within Marion County's Wayne Township and includes a small portion of northern Decatur Township. He serves by representing Indiana House District 25 at the Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis whenever the State Legislature—the General Assembly—is in session.
Indiana State House of Representatives - District 95
State Representative John L. Bartlett is the state legislator representing Indiana House District 95. He filled a legislative vacancy left by the resignation of Mae Dickinson in late 2007.
A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Rep. Bartlett is a retired tool–and–die maker for the Rolls–Royce Corporation, where he had worked for 42 years.
Indiana State House of Representatives - District 98
Bill Crawford was first elected to the Indiana House of Reprsentatives in 1972. He serves as the representative for Indiana House District 98 at the Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis whenever the State Legislature—the General Assembly—is in session.
Indiana State House of Representatives - District 100
State Rep. John J. Day has served the citizens of Indiana House District 100 since 1996. Before this, he also served in the Indiana House of Representatives from 1974 to 1994.
John represents the citizens of Indiana House District 100 at the Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis whenever the State Legislature—the Indiana General Assembly—is in session.
Indiana State House of Representatives - District 86
Ed DeLaney is a lawyer and a teacher. He has a B.A. and an M.A. from the State University of New York at Binghamton. After serving his country as an officer in the Navy, Ed graduated from Harvard Law School with honors in 1973 and began work in Indianapolis at the firm of Barnes, Hickman, Pantzer & Boyd.
Indiana State House of Representatives - District 96
State Representative Gregory W. Porter, an Indianapolis native, is a member of the Indiana General Assembly and is past chairman and current ranking minority member of the Indiana House Education Committee. He has served as state representative for the citizens of Indiana House District 96 since 1992.
Indiana State House of Representatives - District 94
State Representative Cherrish Pryor served on the Indianapolis Marion County City-County Council from January 2007 - November 2008 before joining the Indiana General Assembly.
Prior to serving as an elected official, Representative Pryor was the legislative and public affairs director for the Indianapolis Marion County City–County Council, managing media relations and serving as liaison on legislative matters with the State of Indiana.
Indiana State House of Representatives - District 97
Mary Ann Sullivan joined the Indiana General Assembly in the 2009 legislative session, and was reelected to her second term in 2010.
Mary Ann has worked to improve public education for over 20 years. When she is not busy with her duties at the Statehouse, she works as a consultant with the Center of Excellence in Leadership of Learning (CELL), at the University of Indianapolis, an organization dedicated to improving student achievement, strengthening the quality of life and encouraging economic development throughout the state of Indiana.
Indiana State House of Representatives - District 99
Vanessa Summers became a member of the Indiana House of Representatives in 1991 after she was elected to fill a vacancy left when her father, Joseph W. Summers, passed away. She represents the citizens of Indiana House District 99 at the Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis when the State Legislature—the General Assembly—is in session.
Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry is a widely respected attorney in Indianapolis, having practiced as a trial lawyer for more than 30 years in Indiana and Federal courts. His diverse trial experience from 1978 to the present has included employment as a Deputy Prosecutor in the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, as a law firm partner, and as a solo practitioner. He has served as lead counsel in more than 125 court and jury trials, arbitrations, and injunction hearings. He was elected Prosecutor in November of 2010.
Sheriff John Layton is a 36-year veteran of the Marion County Sheriff’s Department.
He began his law enforcement career in the Jail Division at Wishard Memorial Hospital’s detention ward, and was quickly promoted to Road Deputy. As a Detective, Layton worked undercover, arresting drug dealers and sex offenders. In 1998, Col. Layton was promoted to Captain and was charged with creating the Regional Gang and Intelligence Unit. Under his leadership, the Unit took on took on hardcore gangs and organized crime. The Unit broke new ground by combining computer intelligence analysis and street gang investigations. For the last eight years, Col. Layton has served as the Executive Officer of the Department, working alongside Sheriff Frank J. Anderson.
Joe was first elected in 2010 to serve as the Marion County Assessor. Joe started his assessing career with the Center Township Assessor's Office in 1990. In 2003, Joe became the Chief Deputy in the Pike Township Assessor's Office, later serving in that same capacity in the Warren Township Assessor's Office. After Governor Daniels ordered the Reassessment of Marion County in 2007, Joe joined the Marion County Assessor's office as a Deputy Director of Reassessment. In June 2009, Joe was named the Director of the Assessment Division for the Marion County Assessor.
Beth White was sworn in as Clerk of the Marion County Circuit Court on January 1, 2007.
Prior to her election, Clerk White served in various capacities in the administration of Bart Peterson, including Director of Constituent Services, Public Access Counselor, Deputy Director of the Department of Metropolitan Development and Deputy Corporation Counsel.
Joanne Sanders has been active in local and state politics since the late 1970s, serving as Vice Precinct Committee person, Precinct Committee person and Vice Ward Chair since 1994. She has also served as a delegate to the State and National Democratic Conventions. She was elected Councillor-at-Large for the Indianapolis City Council, where she currently serves as Minority Leader and a member of the Committee on Commitees and the Administration and Finance and Rules and Public Policy Committees.
José M. Evans was raised in the Indianapolis Haughville area and is a graduate of Cathedral High School. He earned a B.A. in Political Science and English from the University of Indianapolis and his Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana Wesleyan University in Marion, Indiana.
Angela L. Mansfield is serving her first term on the Council to represent District 2. Angela is committed to improving our community's quality of life and the quality of neighborhoods which will ensure Indianapolis' continued economic stability and success. Understanding the importance of parks to neighborhoods, Angela worked with citizens and neighborhood associations to successfully create Daubenspeck Community Nature Park, a nature preserve, located at 8900 Ditch Road.
Monroe Gray, Jr., a division chief for the Indianapolis Fire Department, is serving his sixth term on the City-County Council. As a longtime member of the Council, he has a great respect for the role of the Council in the community and the need for Council members to sometimes rise above purely political considerations to do what is best for the citizens of this great city. His main goal is to continue the progress and good work the Council has done on behalf of the citizens and to keep this a growing, economically stable, and viable world class city.
As Councillor for the 9th District, M. Jacqueline (Jackie) Nytes represents one of the most diverse districts in the County, and she hopes to help preserve that rich mix of people as she works to improve and strengthen the community. Serving her third term on the City-County Council, Nytes believes that the City must continue to improve the housing stock available to residents, maintaining a healthy mix of housing options so that people at all income levels can continue to find a quality living option close to Downtown. Nytes believes that for the housing needs of her district to be met, the City must continue to work with the police to tackle crime, with Indianapolis Public Schools to strengthen education and with the business community to encourage job and opportunities in the area.
Brian Mahern was elected to his first term on the Council in November 2007. Brian is proud to represent the area he grew up in. His children are the seventh generation of his family to live on the Near Eastside.
Mary Moriarty Adams was elected to serve on the City Council in 1987 and continues to serve District 17 on the eastside of Indianapolis. Her council boundaries encompass the east side of Emerson Avenue, the west side of Post Road, the north side of East 10th Street and the South side of East 38th Street. In addition, she has one precinct that comprises neighborhoods that lie west of Ellenberger Parkway West Drive and north of East St. Clair Street.
Vernon Brown is serving his first term on the Council, having been elected in November 2003 to represent District 18 in Warren Township on the far eastside of Indianapolis. Brown is committed to making a positive contribution to improve neighborhoods and supports quality education opportunities. He would like to see more recreational opportunities available to citizens on the far eastside.
Elected to serve his first term on the City-County Council in 2003, Dane Mahern brings both youth and experience to the Council body. A lifelong resident of Marion County and a graduate of Ball State University, Dane is concerned about doing all he can to promote government efficiency.
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