Fishers Real Estate News
Residents for the town of Fishers Indiana have been discussing the option of become a city once again. The idea of becoming a city gained momentum back in 1998 when a ballot referendum was ultimately voted against that would have made Fishers a city.
Since 1998, the population of Fishers has ballooned and forecasts call for even more explosive growth. With the increase in population, the interest and support of becoming a city has also increased. A political action committee with the objective of making Fishers into a city, City Yes, is actively seeking signatures for their petition. They currently have about ½ of the needed signatures needed to hold a special election to decide if the state’s 8th largest community should become a city.
Here is an excerpt from the City Yes website as to why they believe the town should become a city: “The rapid growth of Fishers these past few years demands greater accountability of local government to taxpayers. Under a city government system, voters would have much greater influence. Right now, all the power in Fishers is vested in seven people, the Town Council, plus the officials and committees they control. A lot of people are not being heard. We believe the people of Fishers deserve better.”
One thing is clear; more information is needed to make an educated decision as to what to do with this issue. As far as the effect on the real estate market, I don’t any huge impact either way. As long as the community remains fundamentally the same and offers great schools and affordable housing, I cannot see how the designation of city or town really matters as related to real estate.
What are your thoughts on Fishers becoming a city? Good idea? Bad idea?
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Date: Thursday, January, 22nd 2009 @ 08:43:39 AMViews: 1687
This blog entry currently has 8 comments posted.
Lou Lynch
I had the same thought as Colleen . . . why do it? Do you or any of your readers (someone from City Yes perhaps)know what benefits come along with the city designation? Grants, Funding, etc.?
Posted on 2009-02-28 21:18:59
Daphne Lacey
It seems to me that if the community can support being a city financially and the residents want it...why not?
Posted on 2009-03-30 19:25:13
Jim Gilbert
I know nothing about Fishers. I am curious where the name came from. I also wonder how the tax rate might change if the township becomes a city. I also see the move as one in line with what we see in the USA today. People are wanting politicians to be accountable to the people. Too few are! Tea Party, anyone?
Posted on 2009-03-30 21:05:14
Rich
I'm a Realtor in Western Washington & just happened on your site. We have a couple areas in Whatcom County Sudden Valley & Birch Bay both of which are trying to incorporate. Both are heated topics here with battle lines being formed with pro-growth on one side of the table & no-growthers on the other. People here seem to feel that with incorporation comes increased numbers of people cars & problems - time will tell.
Posted on 2009-04-09 17:40:45
Charles Richey
It boils down to power I think. Once they become a city, there will be elections and the sharing of power. People in power always want to keep it.
Posted on 2009-05-31 02:17:04
Kim
I agree with Charles that it all boils down to power. However, power can only take you so far before you have step back and let other people have a say. I wish the future City of Fishers the best of luck!
Posted on 2009-06-29 13:56:04
Colleen Lane
I have the same thoughts as you do... As long as the community "remains fundamentally the same" then why would the designation of town or city matter? If the community wants Fishers to be a city then I wish them the best of luck!
Posted on 2009-02-10 16:12:49