Being elected as a public servant is another characteristic Tom Kenley has in common with his older brother, State Sen. Luke Kenley. The younger Kenley, who won a contested primary race against Teresa Caldwell, received 1,204 votes (74.97 percent) to win the Noblesville trustee election over Democrat candidate Mike Davis, who received 402 votes.
“It is an incredible feeling,” Kenley said. “It’s been a long 10 months. I’m just thrilled for all the great people working with me and grateful voters chose me.”
Kenley said running for trustee was the next step in his public service career.
“After serving five years on the township board, I see the need for new leadership and fresh ideas and would like to further serve the community,” Kenley said.
Kenley said his current leadership as township board president for the past four years, combined with his many years experience as a local small business owner and later as a local realtor and commercial property manager, were his qualifications. He said his goals for when he takes office next year are a new fire contract and free summer recreation program.
“I want to work with the city and township to come up with a fair agreement for all sides (on the fire contract),” he said. “The free summer rec program needs revamped and the schools need to get more involved. … There are too many chiefs out there.”
Kenley also plans to keep the office’s relief for people needing assistance at its current strong state.
