Ruth Hess
Candidate for Town Council Member, Town of McCordsville, At large
Background
- Occupation
- Vice president, McCordsville Redevelopment Commission
- Lives in
- McCordsville
Vice president of the McCordsville Redevelopment Commission, on which she has served for three years, and a 25-year McCordsville resident. A council seat would be her first elected office.
Documented positions
Roads & infrastructure
Supports making sure traffic and services keep pace with growth
She names traffic and infrastructure as the town's biggest issues, along with schools, employers and fire and safety resources.
ReportTown council candidates focus on managing growth in McCordsvilleNews coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 28, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
“My first priority would be to become more involved in the new construction and increased population growth to make sure we can handle it”
Government & transparency
Supports deliberate, well-discussed council decisions
ReportTown council candidates focus on managing growth in McCordsvilleNews coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 28, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
“I want decisions to be well thought out, discussed and then implemented for what is best for the majority of the residents.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Ruth Hess on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Hancock County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Town council candidates focus on managing growth in McCordsville
News coverage · The Daily Reporter (Greenfield) · Aug 28, 2026 · greenfieldreporter.com
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