“Both have allowed me to serve Lawrence as an advocate for our families and our community at the most local level,” Denney said. Prior to being elected to the Common Council in November 2019, Denney served on the school board. “In all instances, I want to always be mindful to bring equity in opportunity and access of city resources to all neighborhoods in the City of Lawrence.” “There are also big initiatives which have stretched back for decades that still need to be in focus, such as the new trades district, building a thriving downtown on the Fort, safety improvements on Pendleton Pike, and a continued partnership with our MSD Lawrence Township school district,’’ Denney said. As mayor, I want to lead others to see what I see in Lawrence - a great city to work, live and play in, a city of opportunity for businesses large and small, a city to be proud of.”ĭenney, 50, said he plans to focus on the issues that directly impact the residents of Lawrence, such as new investments in public safety, clean drinking water and infrastructure projects that include street repaving and pothole fixes, sidewalk additions and stormwater drainage improvements, particularly in neighborhoods that experience flooding. We have an amazing school district as well as a strong sense of community, so the foundation is there for Lawrence to be even better. “However, Lawrence is its own city within Marion County, with its own history, legacy, people and community.

“For far too long, Lawrence has been looked at as the sleepy northeast suburb of Indianapolis, a drive-thru community as some have called us,” Denney said.

Fellow Common Council at-large member Deborah Whitfield also has filed to run for mayor as a Democrat.

Township Council Lawrence Township operates under the Council/ Manager form of government and has done so since 1970. Under this form, the major duties of government are allocated as follows: Lawrence Township Elected Officials ( to view an individual's bio click on their picture or name)Ĭlick here to access the Township Council Agendas and Minutes.Lawrence Common Council at-large representative Shawn Denney has a clear motivation for running for mayor of the City of Lawrence.ĭenney recently filed to run in the Democratic primary, set for May 2.

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