By Larry Lannan
A group calling itself “Fiscal Conservatives of Hamilton County” has formed a Political Action Committee (PAC). The organization says it will offer endorsements in the 2018 election round, but plans to become more involved in local elections set for 2019.
The PAC CEO will be local political activist David Giffel. The Treasurer will be Bill Brown, a 2014 candidate for Fishers City Council. Members of the group include former Fishers Town Councilman Mike Colby, along with Greg Puls, former president of the Fishers GOP Club, and past county commissioner candidate and former local business owner Bill Smythe. All names included in the news release are from the Fishers area.
“The Fishers officials seeking re-election will be well funded by the vendors that do business with the city,” said the news release from the PAC. “Fiscal Conservatives of Hamilton County PAC plans to solicit money from residents that wish to have a voice in the process and a change in direction. The PAC will be a vehicle for both local and county residents who fear being shown as contributing directly to the opponent of an incumbent.”
The PAC says it plans to get to work on a web page and social media presence.