Please join Dan and hosts Mark Bade and Angie Gingerich, Hon. Christine Scales, John and Kathy Null, and Jay Bade, for our Sycamore Springs Meet and Greet at the Bade home, 8043 Heyward DR. in Indy. Meet Dan, find out why he's running and what he intends to focus on as our next City County Councilman for Marion County's 3rd District.
Please join us Dan and hosts Kas and Greg Vargo, Greg McMullen and Brad Jacobs on Tuesday October 8th at our Ivy Hills Meet & Greet at the Vargo, 5844 Eastview Ct. in Indy. Meet Dan, find out why he's running and what he intends to focus on as our next City County Councilman for Marion County's 3rd District.
Please join us on Thursday October 3rd at our Clearwater & Friends Meet & Greet at the home of Pam & Buzz Hickman, 8164 Dean Rd. in Indy. Meet Dan, find out why he's running and what he intends to focus on as our next City County Councilman for Marion County's 3rd District.
Please join our cause Saturday, September 21st, at the Grand Opening of the Northside Campaign Office! Doors open at 10:30 am and you'll be able to learn about volunteer opportunities. Mayor Hogsett will be attending to speak and christen the new office!
Please join us on Thursday September 12th at our Steinmeier Estates, Highgate and Steinmeier Village Meet & Greet at MacKenzie River Pizza, 4939 E. 82nd St. Meet Dan, find out why he's running and what he intends to focus on as our next City County Councilman for Marion County's 3rd District.
Get your Boots on the Ground and come meet Dan at our next candidate Meet & Greet, Wednesday, September 4th from 6:00-7:30 pm to support Dan as the fall campaign kicks off!. Join us at the home of Greg and Libby Hahn, 1625 Northwood Dr. in Indy. Please RSVP to Info@BootsforIndy.com. We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday!
Boots on the Ground Update
The Fall Campaign is in Full Swing!
Hello Boots for Indy Supporters!
Team Boots has hit the official Labor Day Launch of the fall campaign season at full speed. Here's just a taste of what and where we have been hitting the ground!
2020 Proposed Budget for Indianapolis
Balanced budget- for the third year in a row
No tax increase
Protects the City's credit meetings
Pays down debt to reduce City's liabilities
Smart-sizes City-County Government
Invests in public safety, infrastructure, neighborhoods development, and economic development
Total appropriations are broken down as follows:
Criminal Justice Services -- 38%
Other Public Services -- 25%
Public Safety Initiatives -- 22%
Executive, Legislative, and Administrative Services -- 8%
Debt Service and Pension Obligations -- 7%
The anticipated total revenue by source is:
Taxes (primarily property and income) -- 64%
Inter-Governmental -- 24%
Charges for Services -- 9%
Licenses and Permits -- 1%
Fines and Forfeitures -- 1%
Other Receipts -- 1%
Some of the new initiatives include:
Public Safety
Raising starting salaries of IMPDF and IFD recruits
Food insecurity infrastructure
Homelessness
IFD Cancer Initiatives
IMPDF Body Cameras
IFD Training Facility
Criminal Justice
$1.3 million increase to community mental health centers
$977K Public Defender Agency (PDA)
Raise starting salary of PDA and prosecutors
Infrastructure and Neighborhoods Investments
$118 million for roads, resurfacing, bridges, sidewalks, and greenways
$31.5 million for Stormwater projects
$1.5 million for DPW second-shift personnel (multi-year plan to move to zone-based model)
$100K Arts Council Grant increase ($1.1 million total)
Capital and Equipment
$1 million Parks Capital
$1.6 million DPW Refuse Trucks
Special Incentives
$1 million Develop Indy (maintaining 2019 level)
2020 Presidential Election -- expanding early voting sites
Mediation Office Center under Marion County Prosecutor
In 2016 when the current administration took office, the County's Fiscal Stability Fund Balance dipped to a recent low of $78.42 million. That fund is projected to reach $82.34 million in 2020. The fiscal prudence recently shown by the City has resulted in positive credit rating upgrades:
2015CurrentStandards & PoorAAAA+ (stable outlook)Moody’sAaa- (negative outlook)Aaa (stable outlook)KrollAA+ (stable outlook)AA+ (positive outlook)
With the recent rolling 4-year improvement plan and strong financial management structure, the financial future for Indianapolis is bright! If elected, I will strive to ensure our City's finances and fiscal policies and procedures are equitable, transparent, and accountable.
Click here for a more detailed overview of the 2020 Proposed Budget.
Castleton Revitalization Update
The year-long study is entering its Strategies and Recommendations Phase III. Another meeting of the Community Stakeholders Committee was held on August 22nd. The task force is beginning to formalize their recommendations and prepare their formal report, which is due in December.
Based on the community survey and assets analysis, the top concerns indicated are Traffic/Traffic Patterns (57%), Retail Vacancies/Changing Retail Environment (40%), and Public Safety/Crime (36%). The most short-term impactful action steps from the survey included a Plan for the Empty Store Fronts (60%), Litter Clean-Up/Beautification (38%), and More Green Spaces (33%). Long term recommendations include:
Remaking 82nd Street as a "complete street" with a signature identity
Build the Nickel Plate Trail as a signature defining pedestrian element in Castleton
Improve Bash Street and Masters Road as a single through street
Extend 86th Street east across I-69 to Fall Creek Rd
Extend Knue Rd south as a single through street
Improve Howland Ditch as an important stormwater park and retention area and co-locate a trail along that easement
Creating "villages" focused on walkable, mixed-use villages in the triangle between I-465, I-69, and 86th Street, centered around Castleton Square, Howland Canal, and Nickel Plate South
These are bold and brave ideas that I fully support and will work diligently to implement over the next several years. For more details on the recommendations, and the financials tools by which some of these objectives may be pursued, I encourage you to read the latest Plan.
Click here to read the latest Castleton Plan
Glendale Redevelopment Plan Update
The Metropolitan Planning Commission (MPC) held a hearing on August 21st on the zoning petitioners’ (Kite and Milhaus) request for rezoning. The traffic study was submitted to the City staff and the neighbors just shortly before the hearing. Consequently, the MPC voted 7-2 to continue the hearing until September 4th to allow the surrounding neighbors an opportunity to study the traffic study and meet further with the developers.
You may review the petitioner’s Preliminary DP Plan, their proposed Statement of Modification or Termination of Covenants or Commitments, the MDC Staff’s report, and the latest developers' drawings from August 28th by clicking the appropriate link below.
Click here to read the Traffic Study
Click here to read the Preliminary DP Plan
Click here to read the Statement of Modification or Termination of Covenants or Commitments
Click here to read the MDC's Staff Report
Click here to view the latest developers' drawings
Coleman Watson Endorsement
We are very pleased to announce that Coleman Watson, Dan’s rival in the Democratic primary back in May, has thrown his full support behind Dan for the general election.
Noting Dan’s long-time presence in District 3 and his commitment to public education, economic development, and criminal justice reform, Watson urged his primary supporters to vote for Dan as City-County Councillor in District 3.
"Dan has shown that politics does not have to be a blood sport," Watson said in his endorsement letter describing Dan's overtures toward party unity. "Rather, politics can be a united enterprise to further and support common-sense values that benefit all."
We are excited to join forces with Coleman’s supporters to make NE Marion County a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
Click here to read Coleman's Endorsement Letter
Boots are on the Ground somewhere near you -- come join our cause!
We are humbled and encouraged by the growing groundswell of support our efforts are receiving. Here's just a snapshot of our recent events:
We were hosted downtown by our friends at the Frost Brown Todd law firm on July 31st
National Night Out on August 6th
Fred and Annette Biesecker, Carey Hamilton, and Mark and Karen Kryah hosted an event for us for Avalon Hills, Devonshire, and Rolling Ridge on August 14th.
Good times were had at Steinmeier Estates' Summer Blast on Aug. 25th, where I had the privilege of introducing guests Carey Hamilton and Christine Scales, including a tribute to Christine for her nearly 12 years of zealous and dogged representation of our community on the City-County Council.
On Aug. 26th, Barbara Lawrence hosted an event for Team Boots for Mendenhall Estates/Pleasant Acres near 79th and Dean Rd.
There are many upcoming events we are looking forward to. Here are a few that we're excited about:
Greg and Libby Hahn will be hosting an event for us on Sept 4th.
On Sept. 12th, Dean and Jane Burger and my fellow neighbors in Steinmeier Estates will be hosting an event supporting our team.
Friends in the Clearwater Lake area will be gathering in the home of Pam Hickman on Oct. 3rd in support of our campaign.
Planning continues for future events in Sycamore Springs, Ivy Hills, and other neighborhoods across our District 3.
We would love for you to come out and join our cause -- there is no shortage of tasks to do! To start, please visit our website, sign up to volunteer, and go like our Facebook page.
Click here to view a collection of past and future invites with special guests and hosts
In closing, I hope to earn your vote and, with YOUR support, continue sufficient financial-monitoring processes and disciplined cost-saving initiatives on behalf of our great City, and to work toward making NE Marion County an even better place to live, work, and raise a family.
Come get your Boots on the Ground and meet Dan at our next event, Monday, August 26th from 5:30-7:30 pm to support Dan as the fall campaign season approaches. Please RSVP to Info@BootsforIndy.com.
Come get your Boots on the Ground at our Avalon Hills, Rolling Ridge, and Devonshire Fundraiser next Wednesday, August 14th from 6-7:30 pm to support Dan as the fall campaign season approaches. Please RSVP to Dan@BootsforIndy.com. We look forward to seeing you next Wednesday!
BOOTS ON THE GROUND UPDATE:
TEAM BOOTS WALKED and TALKED to many neighborhoods recently, including 79th & Dean Rd., 75th & Allisonville Rd., Fairfield-Sylvan, Harbor Isle Condos, Ivy Hills, Steinmeier Estates, Dover Road, the Monitor Drive and Vera Drive areas of the Eastwood neighborhoods, Rolland Park, Rolling Hills, Steinmeier Village, and the Periwinkle area.
Dan also recently attended the Steinmeier Estates Neighborhood Meeting and discussed his vision for the District 3 Community -- and helped stuff nearly 1,000 Easter eggs for the Steinmeier Spring Fling!
TEAM BOOTS YARD SIGNS FINALLY ARRIVED! TEAM BOOTS volunteers met in the morning rain to OFFICIALLY LAUNCH OUR YARD SIGNS CAMPAIGN!
TEAM BOOTS recently welcomed its newest member, Emily Plunkett, who will serve as our Campaign Intern.
TEAM BOOTS STRATEGIZED over coffee and hot chocolate during the rain!
Dan spoke with the Breakfast Optimist Club of Indianapolis recently, sharing his vision for Northeast Marion County.
TEAM BOOTS was ECSTATIC for our first Pre-primary Campaign Finance Report! We are truly humbled by the substantial early support we've received, which has rocketed us off to a strong start!
Dan also spoke at the Lawrence Dems Club candidate forum.
Team Boots volunteers hit the phones on 2 different nights leading up to Primary Day!
During the last few days leading up to Primary Day, Dan talked with residents along Vera Drive/Eastwood area regarding septic, sewer and drainage issues.
On the Sunday and Monday immediately before Primary Day, Team Boots conducted a lit drop to distribute flyers in neighborhoods we had not yet walked.
Team Boots was out early on Election Day! It was a SUCCESSFUL day as we garnered 78% of the vote – THANK YOU!!
After catching our breath after the Primary, earlier this week Team Boots hit the ground again attending the first of several meetings on efforts to revitalize Glendale Town Center. At this informal meeting, speakers from Kite Realty and Milhaus outlined their proposed $50 Million plan for the area. Among them were Mark Jenkins, SVP of Retail Development with Kite, Brad Vogelsmeier, Director of Development with Milhaus, and Joe Calderon, of Barnes & Thornburg. The plans include transforming the former Macy's store into a space for 4-6 retail tenants and the construction of 3-story apartment buildings along the east side of Rural St. (where the current parking lot is). We are excited about this plan to breathe some new life into the Glendale area!
Stay tuned as the post-Primary regular campaign season has now begun! If you would like Team Boots to come to your neighborhood, please let us know!
Please Join us starting this Thursday for phone banking, canvassing, and early voting. See flyer below for specific dates and times!
Meet us at the 71st/Binford Starbucks this Saturday at 2:30PM! We'll be canvassing throughout City Council District 3. The exact location is 6920 Lake Plaza Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46220. We hope to see you there!
Paid for and Authorized by Boots for City Council
Keep up to date with our Boots On The Ground Recap!
4.10.19 Steinmeier Farms' Fundraiser for Dan Boots
4.11.19 Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP Event
4.12.19 I Voted Early! Check out your nearest location & times here https://www.indy.gov/activity/early-voting
4.13.19 Devonshire V/VII Easter Egg Hunt
4.13.19 Binford Farmer’s Market Preview
4.13.19 Coordinated Campaign Open House
4.13.19 Canvassing 79th/Dean Street area
4.14.19 Canvassing 77th St/Dean & E 75th St
Lastly, we will be canvassing this weekend, Saturday 4.20.19 @ 2:30 PM at the Starbucks on 71st/Binford.
Meet us at the 71st/Binford Starbucks this Saturday at 10AM, 1PM, or BOTH! We'll be canvassing throughout City Council District 3. The exact location is 6920 Lake Plaza Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46220. We hope to see you there!
Please join us on April 10, 2019, at 5:30-7PM with co-hosts Harold and Ellen Miller, Kim and Janet Orfanos, Shelley Clark, and Chris and Lesly Lamb, to provide an opportunity for you to meet District 3 City County Council Candidate, Dan Boots. Dan will be discussing his vision for progressing our local community and neighborhoods.
To learn more about Dan or to support his Boots for Indy campaign, go to www.BootsForIndy.com
Meet us at the 71st/Binford Starbucks this Saturday at 10AM, 1PM, or BOTH! We'll be canvassing throughout City Council District 3. The exact location is 6920 Lake Plaza Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46220. We hope to see you there!
Meet us at the 71st/Binford Starbucks this Saturday at 10AM, 1PM, or BOTH! We'll be canvassing throughout City Council District 3. The exact location is 6920 Lake Plaza Drive, Indianapolis, Indiana 46220. We hope to see you there!
September 21, 2019 -- Marion County Clerk will start mailing out absentee ballots for the General Election for applications received by that date.
October 8, 2019 - Early voting begins at the City County Building downtown
October 26, 2019 - Early voting begins at four satellite voting locations:
Washington Township Government Center, 5301 North Keystone Avenue
Warren Township Government Center, 501 North Post Rd.
Perry Township Government Center, 4925 Shelby Street (#200)
Krannert Park, 605 South High School Road, Speedway
October 28, 2019 – Last day for applications for absentee ballots to be received by the Marion County Clerk for the General Election.
November 5, 2019 - Election Day
Join Dan Boots and his supporters at Bier Brewery for his 2019 campaign kickoff as he seeks to serve the residents of the the 3rd District on the Indianapolis City-County Council!
Click HERE to RSVP
