Soaring costs and multi-year delays in securing new fire trucks are putting public safety at risk and increasing the financial burden on taxpayers. Carmel currently has four trucks on order—totaling more than $5 million—but they won’t arrive for nearly four years. I’m grateful to @SenatorBanks and @SenWarren for standing with local communities and demanding answers on this vital public safety concern. nytimes.com/2025/04/15/us/pr…

Last week, I testified at the Statehouse to advocate for a responsible, balanced approach to tax reform—one that delivers meaningful relief for Carmel residents while protecting the very services that make our city a national success story. As often happens, reckless speculation and deliberate misinformation about my testimony followed, including claims that I would drastically cut public safety funding. Not only is this false, but it also fundamentally misunderstands what makes our city strong. Public safety isn't just another line item in our budget; it's the bedrock of everything we do - and that will never change. Carmel didn’t become one of America's most livable cities by happenstance. It has been built by residents and city leaders on bold leadership, smart planning and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We grow because families choose to build their futures here and businesses invest here. That’s why our community continues to thrive. Protecting these investments means making tough calls, even when they're unpopular in certain circles. That's not just leadership. That's accountability. As this process continues, I remain committed to working with Governor Braun and legislative leaders on reforms that balance tax relief with maintaining Carmel's exceptional quality of life that attracts and retains Indiana talent. Because our job isn't to make headlines—it's to make a difference for generations to come. And that's exactly what we're going to keep doing.