When an opening in most Indiana elective offices occurs, it is up to the precinct officials for the political party of the incumbent office-holder to appoint a replacement for the remainder of the term.  With Delaware Township Board member David Giffel now a member of the Fishers City Council, Mike Colby has sent a letter to the precinct officials announcing his candidacy for the opening.

Colby served as a member of the Fishers Town Council, but was unsuccessful in two runs for a city council seat.  He has lived in Fishers for 26 years and is a military veteran.

Mr. Colby previously served on the Delaware Township Board, being selected to fill a vacancy in a 2008 caucus and was elected to the board in 2010.

The Republican caucus to select David Giffel’s replacement on the Delaware Township Board is scheduled to be held Tuesday, November 16.