Thursday night, surrounded by a crowd of supporters, current Hamilton County Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt announced his campaign for re-election.
“Connecting with Hamilton County residents has always been my most valued part of serving,” Heirbrandt said. “I look forward to doing just that in the coming months to continue understanding the ever-changing needs of our county.”
Heirbrandt, who took office as Commissioner in 2013, has consistently spearheaded transformative county projects that have had a profound impact on the constituents and visitors of Hamilton County.
Among these transformative projects, a few notable ones include: State Road 37 improvements; Ivy Tech Community College’s collaboration with the City of Noblesville, the State, Noblesville Schools and County to bring Post-Secondary Education to Hamilton County; Lowe’s Way; a AAA Bond Rating; Bakers Corner; leadership in the wake of the Noblesville School shooting; and the historic Bell Ford Covered Bridge, the only post-truss constructed covered bridge in the world.
Heirbrandt’s passion to serve extends past his duty as commissioner by being an active member of numerous boards and organizations, including the Humane Society, the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the City of Westfield Public Safety Merit Board, and the Big Cicero Regional Drainage Board. His contributions to these organizations have earned him accolades such as the Advocate of the Year by the Humane Society for Hamilton County and the Exceptional Leadership and Service Award from the Hamilton County Leadership Academy. He is also the current President of the Indiana County Commissioners (ICC).
Heirbrandt’s list of accomplishments includes being awarded County Commissioner of the Year by both the Indiana County Commissioners (ICC) and the Association of Indiana Counties (AIC).
Just this week, the entire Hamilton County Commissioners team received the Indiana County Commissioners Award for Outstanding Team Effort for their water availability study. In addition, they were honored with the Outstanding Leadership and Impact Award from the Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County, highlighting their significant contributions to the community. Along with his fellow commissioners, their leadership has earned six statewide awards, reflecting their remarkable achievements in serving the community.
Heirbrandt and his wife, Gina, have called Hamilton County home for over three decades. They are proud parents to Blake and twins Ethan and Evan, and they are active members of the Catholic community, belonging to Saint Maria Goretti Catholic Parish in Westfield.
County Commissioners in Indiana are responsible for a wide range of crucial tasks, including overseeing county budgets, managing county properties, providing essential public services such as roads and bridges, public safety, and social services. Commissioner Heirbrandt’s commitment to these responsibilities has made a significant difference in the lives of Hamilton County residents.