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Aaron Smith, Noblesville Common Council member and local entrepreneur, formally announced his intent to run for reelection for the Common Council’s 3rd District. Smith currently serves as vice president and has represented the district since 2020.
“Over the past three years, I’ve worked consistently to ensure we’re protecting downtown, balancing our books and investing taxpayer dollars wisely in the midst of economic uncertainty,” Smith said. “We’ve made actionable progress in many important areas, but work remains.”
In his time on the Council, Smith has:
- Authored protections for downtown buildings: The protections passed Plan Commission, Common Council, and were signed into law by the Mayor.
- Secured funding for Old Town infrastructure: Smith secured funding in the budget for sidewalk repairs in Old Town ($250,000 in 2021 and $300,000 in 2022) and much-needed brick rehabilitation on Logan and Clinton streets.
- Maintained a consistent property tax rate: The Council has held the city’s property tax rate flat for the last four years at $1.10 per $100 of assessed value.
- Ensured healthy rainy day fund reserves: While the State of Indiana recommends that cities target 12 percent of annual revenue for cash reserves, the Council and Administration have increased that to a minimum of 15 percent for the City of Noblesville.
Smith’s reelection campaign will focus on three areas for Noblesville’s future. He wants to protect and promote downtown Noblesville, invest in infrastructure to reduce traffic, and embrace restraints to ensure government is living within its means. You can learn more about these areas of focus and his broader platform by visiting aaronsmith.org.
About Aaron Smith
Smith currently represents the 3rd District on the Noblesville City Council and serves as the founder of a strategic communication firm with offices on the Square. He previously worked for Senator Dan Coats. Smith also serves on the boards of Noblesville Main Street and the Noblesville Chamber of Commerce Foundation. Together with his wife Bronwen, they have two children, Declan (5) and Parker (1).