Exclusive: Boice elects to run for common council at large, puts mayor’s dream on hold

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Councilor Mark Boice has been tightlipped among speculation as to what he might run for in May’s primary election. On Jan. 20, Boice ended the guessing as he filed paperwork to run in the Noblesville Common Council At Large race.

“I’m excited because I’m able to represent the entire city I love as an at large candidate,” he said.

Boice had a decision to make because as a result of redistricting he lost his district and would either have to run against fellow councilor Roy Johnson in district 1 or in the highly contested at-large race which currently includes six candidates for three seats.

“I absolutely love Noblesville. I have lived in the city nearly my entire life, and now, with my wife Kristen, I am raising two daughters in the community I am extremely passionate about,” he said. “I want to work with planning to help ensure Noblesville is as great a place to live for my daughters when they are my age as it is for my family now.”

Boice said he kicked around the idea of running for mayor but decided now wasn’t the right time.

“Being a mayor of Noblesville has been a goal of mine since high school and I still would love to achieve that,” he said, “but right now I believe helping lead the city as an at large common councilman while also focusing on my family and my job as a professional at Chrysler are the best things for my family and me at this time.”

If re-elected, Boice said his goals center around public safety and “making this a very safe community.” He has served as a liaison to the Noblesville police and fire departments and the 911 dispatch. Boice is currently working with Police Chief Kevin Jowitt to research and develop new strategies for the department.

“The community policing initiative is visionary and will help our force be extremely proactive and citizen-centered,” he said.

Boice served as the common council president in 2011 and 2014. For more information, visit www.markboice.com.


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