Current in Fishers will update this piece as we learn more.
Fishers’ future will be in the hands of its citizens sooner than expected.
On July 1,Senate Bill 343 will take effect. By law and barring any unforeseen ordinances enacted, the Town of Fishers must then put the mayoral election on the next general election, according to Hamilton County Elections Administrator Kathy Richardson.
Fishers’ voters’ first step to elect their mayor will come in May 2014 during the primary and will be followed by the general election in November 2014.
The town must redistrict to accommodate the new council seats that will be added as the town transforms to a second-class city. Redistricting must be completed by the end of 2013.
Six councilors will be elected by district, and the remaining three will be elected at large.
Richardson said candidates have from Jan. 8, 2014 until Feb. 7, 2014 to file.
A candidate cannot run for the mayor’s office and for a city council seat.
Comment from a town councilor was not available at time of posting. Check back for more information.
Updates:
– The Town of Fishers published a press release shortly after this story went live, which contained other information.
– Senate Bill 343 was authored by Sen. Randy Head and signed into law on May 8.
– Fishers’ voters will also vote in a city clerk.
– The town cites amended Ind. Code Section 36-4–1.5-3 and 36-4-6-3 for the elections taking place in 2014 and redistricting, respectively.