Indiana is holding elections, including for city council and mayoral offices, on Nov. 7, 2023. A number of candidates running in these elections completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.
Below is a selection of responses from the candidates who filled out the survey as of Oct. 17. To read each candidate’s full responses, click his or her name at the bottom of the article.
Stephanie Crandall (D) is running for Fort Wayne City Council At-large, and the general election is on Nov. 7. Here’s how Crandall responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“My passion is local government and how it ties into all areas of public policy. In my current role, I work on issues related to workforce, infrastructure, neighborhoods, climate, immigration, transportation, federal funding, and much more. I’m working hard to make sure that every person in Fort Wayne also has the ability to pursue their passions to strengthen our city. I also try to educate my neighbors about the role government can have in addressing and convening people to tackle complex community challenges.”
Click here to read the rest of Crandall’s answers.
Audrey Davis (D) is running for Fort Wayne City Council At-large, and the general election is on Nov. 7. Here’s how Davis responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“Equitable access to housing, food, health and De-Incarcerating Allen County and Indiana.”
Click here to read the rest of Davis’ answers.
Thomas Didier (R), currently serving as a member of the Fort Wayne City Council representing District 3, is running for mayor of Fort Wayne, and the general election is on Nov. 7. Here’s how Didier responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“I am passionate about connecting with people and solving problems. It is what I did as a salesman for over three decades and is my favorite part of my job on city council. As mayor I want to take that to the next level by enhancing communication and coordination between the city and its residents as well as with other governmental entities we need to work with to improve Fort Wayne.”
Click here to read the rest of Didier’s answers.
Natalie Goodwin (R) is running for Indianapolis City Council District 4, and the general election is on Nov. 7. Here’s how Goodwin responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“Public Safety, Infrastructure and Economic Development.”
Click here to read the rest of Goodwin’s answers.
Patti Hays (D) is running for Fort Wayne City Council District 4, and the general election is on Nov. 7. Here’s how Hays responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“Health of our community, not just absence of disease or access to sick care. How are we supporting a workforce that will attract businesses to the city.
Public and private partnerships for regional growth.
Collaboration between city, county and region. We are not an island. As a city we are part of an economic community that exceeds the city limits.”
Click here to read the rest of Hays’ answers.
Christopher Moore (R) is running for Indianapolis City Council District 9, and the general election is on Nov. 7. Here’s how Moore responded to the question: What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
“I want us to apply the resources to our police, help the homelessness and raise the quality of life within our city on all levels and most of all be transparent.”
Click here to read the rest of Moore’s answers.
If you’re an Indiana candidate or incumbent, click here to take the survey. The survey contains over 30 questions, and you can choose the ones you feel will best represent your views to voters. If you complete the survey, a box with your answers will display on your Ballotpedia profile. Your responses will also populate the information that appears in our mobile app, My Vote Ballotpedia.
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