Carmel voters will elect a new mayor for the first time in 28 years
CARMEL — For the first time in 28 years, Carmel voters will elect a new mayor to lead the city. After 7 terms, Mayor Jim Brainard is not seeking re-election.Both candidates are current Carmel City Councilors. WRTV asked them why they are now running for Mayor of Carmel.
Councilor Finkam describes herself as a community leader, business executive, mom and wife. She currently works in health care marketing. "I've started, managed, and sold two successful companies," Nelson said."Now I own a company called AOI and I do executive research. I get hired by companies to find their senior leadership," Nelson said.Nelson is focusing on quality of life and infrastructure.
"I also want to make sure that we attract talent and retain our kids that are graduating from college," Nelson said."We create a welcoming community that no matter your skin color, who you love, your religious beliefs, your socio economic background, or your age that this is a city that wants you to be here, build a career, raise a family and retire."
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