Sue Finkam for Carmel Mayor: A Bright Future for All

*Paid for and Authorized by Sue Finkam Victory Committee

March/April 2023

Sue Finkam is a proven executive business leader with a diverse professional background that includes marketing, healthcare operations and human resources leadership. Finkam became active in leadership roles at the state and national levels. This taught Finkam valuable listening and advocacy skills that she puts to use right here in Carmel. Finkam is also a devoted wife to Joe and mom to Drew.

A SMART, SAFE AND SPECIAL COMMUNITY

Finkam spoke about why she decided to run for City of Carmel Mayor, and she shared more about her plan to include the community’s input as stakeholders as well as the steps she will take to meet the needs of the diverse and remarkable Midwestern city.

“This election will define Carmel for decades to come because of the direction [the election] is going to take us in going forward,” Finkam stated. “I’m passionate about Carmel and have worked in the community since 2005 and for 12 years as a city councilor. I love this community and its commitment to excellence across the board. I want to be the driver that keeps this community smart, safe and special.”

Finkam defined her priorities should she be elected to a higher office and named Carmel’s next mayor.

“I want to be the leader that residents and businesses count on to take this fine community to the next level, focusing on public safety, collaboration and fiscal responsibility,” Finkam expressed. “I was an EMT at one point, so I’m committed to public safety. Additionally, I want to make sure that we have smart development and that we don’t just have run-of-the-mill commercial districts. We want to keep Carmel special and a community that stands out from other communities. We can do it in a way that keeps our community special and inclusive — inviting everybody to the party.”

Finkam added, “It is personal to me, and I recognize that it’s personal to most people. I want to make sure that we’re the best run city in America that provides the most value possible to its residents, and I want to take us there.”

SMART AND PURPOSEFUL GROWTH

Carmel experienced exponential growth over the last two decades, and Finkam is focused on making sure that the community maintains its positive reputation as a business-friendly city that boasts high-achieving schools, green spaces, world-class entertainment venues and infrastructure while also being inclusive to the 102 languages from 78 countries that make up Carmel’s diverse population.

“Culture is very important to me,” Finkam said. “I’d like to explore how we are engaging our families to make sure that they are successful. Their kids have several services provided to them through the schools, but what about services for their parents who are trying to work and make a life here in the community? If elected mayor, I would love to create an international center that is focused on arts, food, culture and — more importantly — economic development.”

Finkam continued, “We need to be very smart about future developments throughout Carmel. We need more ‘for sale’ products; we need a 7th fire station, and we need a master facility plan. There’s a lot of expensive needs coming up that are necessary to delivering the best essential services possible. We need to take care of our needs, and then we can create opportunities to fulfill our wants as well.”

Finkam explained that one of her first acts as Mayor of Carmel would be to conduct a community-wide comprehensive survey as well as one for the city employees.

“We need to listen to our community,” Finkam stated. “For 28 years, it’s been Jim’s vision. It needs to be our vision moving forward — yours, mine and the entire community’s.”

Finkam discussed that if elected mayor, she would also focus on “working smarter” as it pertains to city departments and available technology.

“I want to be an agile leader and create agile programs that can quickly move with the market,” Finkam shared. “I have a plan for a ‘Communiversity’ that would offer certificate programs that would be responsive to the workforce changes. I also want to make sure that we invest more in our IT infrastructure, so that we can have data at our fingertips to make more informed decisions when it comes to using data.”

When asked why Carmel residents should vote for Finkam on May 2, she replied, “Together, we will ensure our taxpayer dollars are used effectively and efficiently to make Carmel the best place in the country to live, work, raise a family and retire. And together, we can keep Carmel special.”

For more information about Sue Finkam for Carmel Mayor, visit suefinkam.com.

SUE FINKAM FOR CARMEL MAYOR

• ENGAGING RESIDENTS
• PROTECTING OUR HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE
• COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITY
  LEADERS, RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES
• ENSURING A STRONG FISCAL POSITION
• INVESTING IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• ENHANCING WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT