In this episode of Indy Central, I sit down with Independence mayoral candidate Barrett Nutsch to talk about why he's running, his background in business and aviation, and what he believes needs to change at City Hall.

We discuss Independence's financial challenges, the debate over funding the library, museum and parks, city staffing and administrative costs, development fees, water and wastewater infrastructure, downtown development, public safety, and what sustainable growth could look like for the city.

Barrett also shares his personal history in Independence—from managing a struggling local storage business to working as an aircraft mechanic, flight instructor and small business owner—and explains how those experiences have shaped his approach to city government.

It's a wide-ranging conversation about the choices facing Independence, what the role of the mayor should be, and Barrett's case for why voters should choose him in November.

Today we have a great discussion regarding potential budget options presented by two former city managers, David Clyne and Greg Ellis. With a combined 60 years experience managing cities, and well over a dozen cities managed between them, these two experts present alternatives to the proposed fee, discuss the state of the city, and dive into the budget from their perspective. 

These options are presented as is, and are not representative of the position of the city, staff, council or budget committee.