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Dear Editor:
I’ve lived in 11 different communities before moving to Noblesville in 2019, and quickly felt more at home here than anywhere else. Whether on the square, meandering through Forest Park, or heading over to Ruoff, we’ve got nearly everything we could ask for, right here.
Others seem to feel the same, which explains the tremendous growth the city has seen in the last decade alone. That growth brings opportunity, and with opportunity comes the need for the steady stewardship of city resources and infrastructure. That’s why I’m writing in support of City Councilman Aaron Smith, who is up for re-election this year.
During Aaron’s time in office, the city launched a downtown sidewalk replacement program. Those of you in Old Town and within walking distance of the courthouse know how valuable this has been. Sidewalks are one of those things you take for granted until they’re falling apart, but thanks to Aaron, other councilors, and the Jensen administration, they aren’t reaching that point.
Aaron has also prioritized trail expansion. As someone who would walk everywhere if given the chance, this is a major win in my book. More times than I care to admit, I’ve taken my life in my hands and dashed across State Road 37 to get from Hare Chevy to Great Clips. Now, because of the Stony Creek Trail addition, there’s no need for that.
Accessibility of this kind is important to any growing community, and I’m grateful for my councilman’s leadership on these issues. Perhaps even more important is his personal accessibility. It seems that half the time I’m meeting a friend at Noble Coffee & Tea or walking along the White River, I encounter Aaron and his family. He is deeply invested in Noblesville and always happy to stop and chat about his latest ideas. People often complain – rightly so – about elected officials’ distance from their constituents, but in Aaron’s case, he’s working right alongside us, fully invested in the progress of our city.
Officials like Aaron give a good name to public service, so I hope you’ll join me in voting Aaron Smith for Noblesville Common Council in this year’s municipal elections.
Ian Hauer
Noblesville