Hello neighbors,   Happy New Year! I want to thank you all for your continued collaboration, enthusiasm, and friendship. May 2026 be an incredible chapter in the story of your life! I’d like to briefly highlight some of the things I’ve been up to this year (so far).  Faith in the Face of Fear I recently had an opportunity to speak at the Indiana Faith Voices for Justice’s  Faith in the Face of Fear Rally at the statehouse. The event brought together diverse faith communities

Hello neighbors,    We’re done with City Council meetings for 2025, and I have closed my second year as a city councilor. This has been a difficult year for many, but it has also been such a joy and privilege to work with so many of you over the past twelve months. I have been fortunate to meet incredible community members who care deeply for this city and its residents, all of whom have taught me what it means to be a leader. I’m excited to continue caring for Carmel in 2026

Hello neighbors,   I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving full of family and friends, delicious food, and, hopefully, relaxation. This time of year makes me so grateful to be part of a true community, where neighbors actually take the time to get to know each other and lend a helping hand when needed.  My family enjoying Thanksgiving dinner! I want to extend an invitation to all of you to attend and give feedback at our Land Use Committee meetings which take place every othe

Hello neighbors,   We passed the micromobility ordinance! After robust conversation, feedback from residents, and input from experts, we developed regulations that will keep our multiuse pathways fun, functional, and, most of all, safe.   We couldn’t have done it without those of you who showed up week after week with invaluable questions, research, and opinions. I’m in this position to represent you, not myself, but I can’t do it unless you make your voices heard. I want to

Hello neighbors,   Diwali is the celebration of the triumph of light over darkness—though the rain washed out our original event, we didn’t let it dampen our spirits! The volunteers, vendors, performers, and organizers of Carmel Diwali worked tirelessly to move the entire event so that we could all still celebrate together! It was a wonderful evening, and I was so happy to see many of you there.  Below is a recap of our most recent City Council meeting, where we discussed new

Hello neighbors,   We passed the budget! Carmel Council Council and the Mayor worked side-by-side to ensure that we got the best possible budget for the community with the funding disaster Statehouse Republicans passed down to us. I am proud to say our first responders, our parks, our arts organizations, our streets and our libraries are funded. If we keep prioritizing these things, Carmel’s best days are ahead.  In other news, extreme weather rained out our Diwali celebratio

Hello neighbors, This week marked another round of budget discussions, both from Carmel constituents and city council members, which I'll...

Hello neighbors, It was an extremely challenging week for the council, as we had two full days of budget workshops where each department...

Hello neighbors, This is not my usual post but I wanted to extend some invitations to you all on the west side. As you know we are...

Hello neighbors, Please enjoy this recap of recent Carmel City Council meetings! As this was a lengthy meeting, I’ve put together a table...

Hello neighbors, I had the pleasure and honor of hearing from former Congressman Beto O'Rourke about the pressing issues facing Texas. He...

Hello neighbors,   Below you’ll find important updates on Carmel’s budget, historical preservation projects, and a new platform that will...

Hello neighbors,   I was humbled to receive the Carmel Police Department Civilian Commendation Award at Monday’s city council meeting. It...

Hello neighbors,   Last week, I left Carmel for a very special reason—my daughter’s graduation from the University of California, Davis!...

Hello neighbors,  Carmel's first-ever EidFest was a huge success! Hello neighbors,   It was great to see so many of you at Carmel’s...

Hello neighbors,   Keep reading for an update from the May 19, 2025, Common City Council meeting, including funding for the 146th...

Hello neighbors,   I enjoyed seeing so many of you at the Cherry Blossom Festival! It was terrific to foster the relationship between...

Hello neighbors,   Read this for an important update about rentals in Carmel! And, if you missed it, check out my last blog  for some fun...

Hello neighbors,  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Below, you’ll find an important update about the city's response to the...

Namaste, Salaam, Shalom, Sat Sri Akal and Good Evening. Thank you, everyone. I cannot begin to tell you how grateful and overwhelmed I...