Bill Stuart has lived in Fishers for 29 years, serves on the Fishers Plan Commission and Fire Merit Commission, and now wants to serve on the Fishers City Council.  Mr. Stuart has filed to be a Democratic candidate for  the Council’s Southwest District.

“As a planning commission member, I’ve supported and promoted some great projects in our community,” Stuart said in a campaign news release. “However, I believe there is much more we can do to make certain that Fishers becomes an even better place to work, play and raise a family.”

The Southwest District is currently represented by Republican David Giffel, who has filed as a candidate for the council seat.  Giffel was elected to the council by a Republican caucus after the resignation of David George.

Stuart cites his work on the Plan Commission, seeing the economic growth of Fishers.  He points to the Fishers District expansion and the new arena as examples of his involvement in the city’s growth.  As a city councilor, he looks to support more projects such as Andretti Motorsports, Geist Waterfront Park and the Nickel Plate Trail.  He also favors continued partnerships with the Hamilton Southeastern Schools.

“We need to grow in a smart way to develop quality housing, improve the City’s walkability, encourage small business startups, and improve our quality of life so that the people who work in Fishers, like teachers, public safety officers, and firefighters can also LIVE in Fishers,” Stuart said.

Stuart is the first Democrat to file for city office in the upcoming election.