There is now at least one Democrat throwing her hat in the ring for a Fishers City Council seat.  Local business owner and arts activist Jocelyn Vare has announced her intention to run for city council at-large.

Vare points to her extensive experience, as well as “a fresh perspective  and much-needed transparency to the council.”

She has lived in Fishers for 20 years and opened her small business, an advertising firm named Propeller Marketing, in 2001.  She began volunteering in and around the Fishers community in 2008 and continues that work.  She has volunteered in many arts organizations and is a past president of the Fishers Arts Council.

In the news release announcing her candidacy, Vare says she “combines creativity with sound business strategy to encourage economic growth and enhance the community.”  Running as a Democrat, she claims a track record of collaboration, viewing herself as “the community’s candidate.”

“The best ideas often come from residents themselves, not always politicians,” said Vare. “Our public officials have a responsibility to listen and learn before making decisions that shape the future or replace the heritage of our community. Fishers residents should be able to trust in the city leaders who represent them, and our city leaders should trust the citizens to participate in a meaningful way.”

The candidate will be hosting a series of “Ask Me Anything” events on Facebook as well as a series of community listening events in the coming weeks. A schedule for these events will be posted on Facebook in the coming days. For more information about Jocelyn, visit www.JocelynVareForFishers.com and follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

So far, all three Republican incumbents serving as at-large city councilors have filed for re-election in the May primary.