Why I’m supporting the Republican team for Fall Creek Township

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Dear Editor:

When township government works, you hardly notice it. The cemeteries are mowed, a family facing eviction gets help with rent, and a trail opens along Fall Creek. This year that quiet work was tested, and Fall Creek Township showed what experienced leadership can do.

That is why I am supporting Lynne Goodin, Diane Eaton, and Susan Davis for the Township Board, and Doug Allman for Trustee.

In 2026 the General Assembly made its most serious push in decades to shrink township government. The new law forces hundreds of townships to merge. Fall Creek came through in strong shape because it had already proven its value. Doug Allman has kept our tax rate among the lowest in Hamilton County while expanding office hours, the food pantry, and assistance programs. With Senate Enrolled Act 1 also tightening local budgets, this is not the moment for on-the-job training.

Doug was named the DNR’s Conservationist of the Year. He led the development of Fall Creek Woods Natural Area, 80 acres of woods, prairie, trails, and a kayak launch. With 92 newly purchased acres, about 172 acres are now preserved for our children and grandchildren. The township also cares for our pioneer cemeteries: Arnett, Brooks, Kinnamon, McKay, and Mount Zion.

In August, Fall Creek hit its highest level in 40 years. Doug called the mayor to warn that the water was rising fast in Luxhaven, and the township housed the families who were displaced. In the weeks that followed, he helped coordinate cleanup supplies and motel placements, and he connected families to FEMA assistance.

When a neighbor loses shelter in the middle of the night, a trustee who answers the phone and takes action makes all the difference.

Lynne Goodin holds a law degree, an MBA, and a CPA license, which makes her ideal for overseeing the township budget. She has served on the Binford Redevelopment and Growth and Bosma Enterprises boards, and HOA board. She is also the founder of the Liberty Belles, a local group that works to keep senior residents informed of local policy changes and events affecting them. Lynne has made clear that her priorities are keeping township taxes low, providing responsible poor relief, and ensuring quality fire and EMS services along with well-kept cemeteries and parks.

Diane Eaton, a 40-year Fishers resident, holds a master’s degree in nursing and built two businesses, including The Balmoral House. She is a former president of the HSE Schools board and has served on the Fishers Plan Commission.

Susan Davis, a Fall Creek resident for more than 25 years, is the only incumbent on the ballot. She has already helped guide the township through this year’s legislative upheaval and the August flood.

I wholeheartedly trust this team to oversee our tax dollars. They are compassionate to those in need, accountable to taxpayers, experienced in public service, and visionary in their leadership.

This is not the time to gamble on rhetoric and ideas. Results matter. On or before Nov. 3, vote for Doug Allman for Trustee, and for Lynne Goodin, Diane Eaton, and Susan Davis for Township Board. Board candidates must be selected individually because straight-ticket voting does not cover them.

Tiffanie Ditlevson
Fishers