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Township Trustee, Wayne Township

Jeb Bardon

Candidate for Township Trustee, Wayne Township

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Wayne Township Trustee

Wayne Township trustee since July 2022. He says the township has cut costs since then, including merging its EMS operations with Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Led merger of township EMS into Indianapolis EMS.

    Also lists vendor changes, ended contracts, a reworked insurance program and positions cut through attrition.

    Jeb Bardon — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org

    “We merged our EMS operations with Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, changed vendors and ended contracts, reworked our insurance program”
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  • Pledges to keep rebuilding township reserves.

    Jeb Bardon — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org

    “while strengthening our reserves and making sure Wayne Township is financially prepared for whatever comes next.”
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Health & human services

  • Offered online assistance applications and a 24/7 drop box.

    Jeb Bardon — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org

    “We’ve also put information and applications for assistance online and have a 24/7 drop box”
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Government & transparency

  • Supports sharing purchasing, insurance and staff with other townships.

    Jeb Bardon — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide

    Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org

    “I’ve already had conversations with other townships about opportunities to collaborate, including purchasing supplies, pooling insurance and other contracts”
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