Aaron Smith was elected the new president of the Noblesville Common Council following a vote during an organization meeting held Tuesday evening. Darren Peterson was elected as vice president.
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“We have a lot of projects coming out of the ground this year and I am excited to work closely with Aaron and the rest of our common council members,” Mayor Chris Jensen said. “The strong working rapport between this administration and council will prove helpful as we move projects forward that improve east to west connectivity and vibrancy to our community.”
Smith is in his first term and served as the council’s vice president last year. Smith is a small business owner operating in downtown Noblesville and lives with his wife and two children in Old Town.
“I am eager to step into my new role as we see key infrastructure and capital projects move forward this year,” Smith said. “The strategic development of our city is exciting to be a part of while protecting and enhancing our downtown core. This will be a year of strong growth and strategic change that I am excited to be a part of as council president.”
Smith is the representative from District 3, which includes historic downtown Noblesville.
Also discussed at the organization meeting were the 2023 Noblesville Common Council committee assignments, which include:
- Building/Land Acquisition – Mark Boice (Chair), Aaron Smith, Brian Ayer, Darren Peterson
- Downtown District – Megan Wiles (Chair) Darren Peterson, Brian Ayer, Aaron Smith
- Economic Development – Darren Peterson (Chair), Pete Schwartz, Megan Wiles, Aaron Smith
- Finance – Greg O’Connor (Chair), Megan Wiles, Darren Peterson, Mike Davis
- Parks – Pete Schwartz (Chair), Megan Wiles, Aaron Smith, Dan Spartz
- Public Safety – Mike Davis (Chair), Pete Schwartz, Dan Spartz, Mark Boice
- Roads/Traffic/Engineering – Brian Ayer (Chair), Darren Peterson, Greg O’Connor, Mark Boice
- Wastewater – Dan Spartz (Chair), Mike Davis, Greg O’Connor, Mark Boice
- Nominating – Aaron Smith (Chair), Megan Wiles, Darren Peterson
Special appointments of the council include:
- Architectural Review Board – Aaron Smith and Brian Ayer
- Cultural Arts District Liaison – Pete Schwartz
- Planning Commission – Mark Boice
The Council holds its regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The Council’s next meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at City Hall, 16 S. 10th St.