Long-serving county councilor presented with Continental Award
Schwartz
The Hamilton County Commissioners honored outgoing County Councilman Steve Schwartz with the Continental Award Monday at their bi-monthly meeting. The award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon Hamilton County residents.
“I admire Steve for all the things he’s done behind the scenes that people never knew about,” Commissioner Mark Heirbrandt said. “He’s never been a credit taker, but instead, an affable consensus builder and devoted community steward.”
Schwartz was elected to the Hamilton County Councilors in 2002. He represented District 3 which includes Noblesville, Jackson, and White River townships. He and his wife Lori own Schwartz’s Bait & Tackle.
“My proudest accomplishment as a councilor has been the creation of more than $50 million in surplus and rainy-day funds for the county,” Schwartz said. “All while maintaining one of the state’s lowest county tax rates.”
The Continental Award is given only after a unanimous vote of the three County Commissioners. Recipients must demonstrate a commitment to service over at least a decade, as well as “an attitude of teamwork, a generosity of spirit, and a desire to selflessly support and celebrate the people and communities of Hamilton County.”
Schwartz’s last County Council meeting was Wednesday, Dec. 7.