Mayor forms Commission on Housing
CARMEL, Ind., Feb. 19, 2025 - Sparked by the impressive work of the Carmel Housing Task Force and its initial report, Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam today announced the formation of the Mayor’s Advisory Commission on Housing.
The initial work of Commission members will focus on considering and implementing the recommendations of the task force, which was formed in February 2024, with members then issuing a key recommendations report to the mayor in September.
Commission members include:
Barbara Eden, Carmel resident
Todd Fenoglio, Carmel Clay Schools
Matt Kaercher, Merchants Capital
Shannon Minnaar, City Council member
Chris Pryor, MIBOR
Sarah Spencer, First Financial Bank
Christine Zoccola, Carmel Plan Commission
“This commission is another significant step forward in addressing our housing needs and I am grateful to these residents for their willingness to serve,” said Mayor Finkam. “We have clearly defined the challenges we face and are now taking steps to ensure the long-term sustainability of diverse housing options for future generations.”
The commission will facilitate and update the Housing Strategy and Vision resulting from the task force’s initial recommendations, with the goal of meeting Carmel’s housing objectives. Among their plans: strategizing options for protecting existing single-family neighborhoods, assessing current zoning regulations pertaining to housing and studying options and strategies for new affordable housing.
Commission members will meet twice monthly. Find out more.
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About the City of Carmel, Indiana
A thriving community acclaimed for its distinct amenities, robust business environment and excellent schools, the City of Carmel was named the #1 Best Place to Live in the nation by Livability. Highly regarded by its residents as a safe community offering an exceptional quality of life, Carmel is home to an award-winning parks system and a wealth of cultural options. Carmel is built for big dreams. Find out more at www.carmel.in.gov.
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