The Hamilton County Republican Party held its monthly breakfast Wednesday morning at Peterson’s 7690 E. 96th St., Fishers.
Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, Deputy Mayor Elliott Hultgren, and Economic & Community Development Director Megan Baumgartner spoke to attendees about everything happening in Fishers.
Hultgren also spoke about his service in the Navy and his background. He oversees the city’s internal operations and participates in strategic initiatives and community projects, all while continuing in his role with Navy Reserves. He received degrees from the United States Naval Academy and the University of Hawaii.
Bumgardner explained how every third grader in Fishers comes through her department for an educational event. She works full-time on economic development in the city and has several new companies she is working with. She oversees planning and zoning and incentives for business.
Fishers has added 11,000 jobs since 2015, and the city is currently looking to bring in businesses related to science and technology. According to Baumgartner, these types of businesses coming to Fishers have average salaries in the range of $85,000 to $90,000.
Also discussed was the November opening of the Fishers Community Center. It will be a 100,000 square-foot facility with a playground, track, gymnasium, and three basketball courts that can be converted to volleyball or pickleball courts. In addition, leaders also talked about the 120-acre White River Park, as well as the Fishers Event Center beginning its second year of hosting Indy Fuel and Indy Ignite.
Meanwhile Fishers Seniors are getting priced out of their homes due to higher taxes and assessments.