Community Profile

Pledge Status

Active

Pledge Date

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Program Year

2023

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City of Fishers

Fishers, IN

Scott Fadness

Mayor

Pledge Summary

The City of Fishers is a suburb of Indianapolis, Indiana, located in Hamilton County and was named #1 Place to Live in the US by Money Magazine in 2017. Under the leadership of Mayor Scott Fadness, Fishers is known as a smart, vibrant, and entrepreneurial city through its neighborhood development, dedication to supporting high-growth companies, and innovative city processes. With a population of approximately 100,000 Fishers is one of the fastest growing communities in Indiana and has received national accolades for entrepreneurship, livability, and safety. The City has established an Environmental Working Group dedicated to improving the city's sustainability efforts, preserving and enhancing biodiversity within our city, and engaging with our residents to build more pollinator and monarch habitats.

Community Spotlight

Action Items Committed for 2023

Communications and Convening ▸

Engage with Homeowners Associations (HOAs), Community Associations or neighborhood organizations to identify opportunities to plant monarch gardens and revise maintenance and mowing programs.

Program and Demonstration Gardens ▸

Plant or maintain a monarch and pollinator-friendly demonstration garden at City Hall or another prominent or culturally significant community location.

Systems Change ▸

Increase the percentage of native plants, shrubs and trees that must be used in city landscaping ordinances and encourage use of milkweed, where appropriate.

Past Pledge Archive

Mayor Name	Program Year	Pledge Date	Achievement
Mayor Scott Fadness	2023	3/28/2023		View Pledge

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