John Barth for City/County Council

Election Victory!

votebarth — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:01:56 +0000

It is an honor to be elected to serve as an at-large member of the Indianapolis City/County Council. My campaign has been spent meeting thousands of people in neighborhoods, listening, and learning. Everyone I met has the same love for our city – and the same ambitions. They want to live in a community that is safe and welcoming, a place with good schools and good jobs. They want to be included in the decisions being made by the mayor and Council. Simply put, neighbors want their voices heard. This is why listening to the people and serving as an advocate for neighborhoods will be my continued commitment.

Indianapolis Star Endorsement

votebarth — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:31:34 +0000

The Indianapolis Star has endorsed John for City/County Council At-Large! The Star’s endorsement can be read in full below.

As published in the Indianapolis Star on October 26, 2011:

City government shouldn’t think just about helping neighborhoods, says Democratic candidate John Barth. It also should tap into their power.

An active member and former president of the Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association, Barth tells of a successful effort to remove parking meters from the 38th and Illinois streets area a few years ago, based on neighborhood association canvassing of merchants who said the machines hurt business.

As a civic activist and as a political candidate, Barth has continued knocking on the doors of residents and city officials alike. Recently, he helped lead a remonstrance that persuaded the city and the Army Corps of Engineers to rethink a controversial flood wall project along the Central Canal.

A health-care compliance executive with deep family roots in the city, he stresses education, jobs and economic development as well as neighborhood attention. He says the mayor’s office and City-County Council need to broaden their vision in areas such as mass transit and long-term financing of infrastructure, and declares that the community will buy in if it is honestly informed as to costs and benefits.

Barth is his own best example of an informed and involved resident. His elevation to the council would make it more responsive to both big ideas and block-level concerns.

Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors Endorsement

votebarth — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:04:17 +0000

On September 23, 2011, the Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors PAC announced its endorsements for the 2011 municipal elections. John was honored to be one of four candidates running for City/County Council At-Large to have received an endorsement. Many thanks to the leaders at the MIBOR PAC for their support of John Barth’s campaign!

Fraternal Order of Police Endorsement

votebarth — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:24:02 +0000

The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge #86 announced endorsements for the 2011 General Municipal Elections in Marion County on September 2, 2011. John Barth received an endorsement as an At-Large candidate for City/County Council. It is a great honor to receive this endorsement from the men and women who protect and serve our community. The FOP press release can be read here.

Campaign Event Set for September 14, 2011

votebarth — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:50:01 +0000

You are Invited to an event to support

John Barth for City/County Council At-Large

Time: 5:30 – 7:00

Date: September 14, 2011

Place: Tomlinson Tap Room at the Indianapolis City Market

Join Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry

And Co-Hosts

Lisa Chavis, Scott Chinn, Meg Christensen Dave Duncan, Greg Hahn, Beth Henkle, Heather Macek, Andy Mallon, Sarah McGill, Nicolette Mendenhall, Joel Nagle, Alexander O’Neill, Kostas Poulakidas, Dan Roy, Greg Ullrich, Andrew Vento, JC Welch

Suggested Donation Levels:

$75, $100, $150

Please make checks out to “John Barth for Council.” Authorized by the “John Barth for Council” campaign. Donations are not tax deductible.

Open Government

votebarth — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 01:24:56 +0000

If elected, John will champion a new transparency in City/County operations that allows citizens to see – 24/7 online and in real time – just how well the city is doing its work. John will champion the creation of a simple-to-use webpage where you can see how your money is being spent and what work is being done including a section that will display crime statistics, updated weekly, and searchable by neighborhood and zip code. Read the John Barth for City/County Council position on open government here: Barth Open_Government 6-27-11

Artists for Barth Campaign Event Announced

votebarth — Mon, 30 May 2011 19:29:48 +0000

Please join local Indianapolis artists

Ryan Artzberger, Bill Simmons, Steve Campbell, Anne Laker, Dan Foote, and Bob Reiberg

for

Artists for John Barth for Council At-Large

Featuring Live Music from “The Foster Grants”

Date: June 25, 2011

Time: 6:00 – 8:00

Location: The Historic Melody Inn (3826 N. Illinois, Indianapolis, IN)

Suggested donation:

$20,00, $30.00, and $50.00*

You must be 21 to enter the Melody Inn.

Please make checks out to “John Barth for Council.” Paid for and Authorized by the John Barth for Council campaign. Donations are not tax deductible. *Donations in any amount welcome and appreciated.

Primary Campaign Victory!

votebarth — Wed, 04 May 2011 12:16:21 +0000

May third was a great victory for my campaign and for Marion County Democrats and we have many people to thank: our volunteers, supporters and especially the Marion County Democratic Party, which worked so hard to share our vision for the residents of Indianapolis with voters. I am honored to be part of our 2011 team and will work tirelessly until November to meet voters across our city and let them know we will always put their interests first.

Let’s elect a great Democratic Team – Melina Kennedy for mayor and my fellow at-large City-County Council candidates Zach Adamson, Leroy Robinson and Joanne Sanders.

Supporting our Neighborhoods

votebarth — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:20:03 +0000

We often hear the phrase “World Class City.” But what does that mean and how do we get there? Our city and county is made up of many neighborhoods, each with different strengths and challenges. Elected officials must do more than listen when citizens reach out to government. We must foster involvement and new ideas to support neighborhoods, in all nine townships. Read the “John Barth for Council” paper on ideas to support Indianapolis neighborhoods without “breaking the bank” here: Barth for Council Neighborhood Support 4-21-11

Barth for Council Event Planned at Flat 12

votebarth — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:40:30 +0000

Please Join

Special Guests

Congressman André Carson
and
Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry
and
Councillor Mary Moriarty Adams, Warren Township Trustee Jeff Bennett, Lawrence
Township Trustee Russell Brown, Councillor Angie Mansfield, Washington Township
Trustee Frank Short, Constable Paul Tuttle, John Barnes, Sonya Brown,
Steve Campbell, Katie Carlson, Betty Cockrum, Dave Duncan, Amy Levander Flack,
Trent Hahn, Jessie Kallman, Doran Moreland, Tim Moriarty, Joel Nagle, Robin
Shackleford, Stephen Terrell and JC Welch

in support of

John Barth
for
Council At-Large

Monday, April 18th
5:30-7:30 pm

Flat 12 Bierwerks
414 N Dorman
Indianapolis, IN 46202

More information at the link here:Barth April 18 Fundraiser

All funds solicited in connection with this event are by John Barth
and not by Congressman Andrè Carson.