Hoosier Republicans tend to climate policy
Carmel City Councilor When I started my business in Carmel, a run for city council was not on the menu. But as the restaurant grew and I set down roots,…
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With COVID numbers rising, please be smart
Carmel City Councilor This was the first year that my wife and I took our daughter trick-or-treating. Our two-year-old dressed up as Peppa Pig and only walked to only about…
Aasen says developer-backed bonds pose no risk to taxpayer
Carmel Convo On Wednesday night, the Land Use and Special Studies Committee reviewed the developer-backed bonds for the remodel of the Brookshire shopping center at the 126th Street and Gray…
Restaurants need your help
Everybody knows that restaurants are struggling right now due to the COVID-19 crisis. Some have seen decreased revenue from being “carryout only” for about two months and some have decided…
Adam’s annual Oscar picks
Carmel Convo I’ve been following movies and the Academy Awards for as long as I can remember, and for more than a decade I’ve made it a point to see…
Updates from Southeast Carmel
Carmel City Councilor I officially took office as a member of the Carmel City Council in January, and while the meeting agendas have been light so far, there’s plenty going…
Carmel growing in population, but not in crime
Carmel Convo There are many reasons that people move to the City of Carmel, but one of the main ones is that it’s a very safe community. Crime rates are…
Vote yes on the Carmel Clay Schools safety tax referendum
Carmel Convo It seems like every few months, we turn on the news to see another tragic school shooting. And last year’s incident at Noblesville West Middle School made many…
Fundraiser set to help victims of human trafficking
Carmel Convo Jeffrey Epstein, the billionaire who was accused of abusing and trafficking young women and girls for decades, died on Aug. 10. And his death doesn’t really close the…
Preserving green space is key as Carmel grows
Carmel Convo As Carmel continues to grow, it’s important to remember the importance of green space in our zoning and planning. Whether it’s a pocket park, a row of trees…