The longest-serving member of the Fishers Council, David George, announced he is resigning his seat after 19 years of service as an elected official, first on the Fishers Town Council and later on the City Council.

“This is due to an increased workload with my day job and an increased number of hours needed for constituent services for the residents in my district,” Councilor George wrote in a Sunday evening Facebook post. “I have been contemplating this decision for most of this year, but waited until now so that as a member of the finance committee I could assist with the 2022 budget.”

Mr. George cites several accomplishments during his tenure as a local elected council member, including the city’s AAA bond rating, the Nickel Plate Amphitheater and road improvements.  His background as a civil engineer was valuable in his approach to many decisions made during Mr. George’s time on the council.

“Last, I wanted to thank the professionalism of all City staff particularly the police, fire and public works who are now nationally accredited,” George wrote.

It will now be up to Republican precinct committeemen and committeewomen in the council Southwest District to meet and vote on a person to serve the remainder of Councilor George’s term, which ends December 31, 2023.  The next city election will be held in 2023.