James Brainard (born 1954) is a retired American politician of the Republican Party who served as the fifth mayor of Carmel, Indiana, a principal city in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, from 1996 to 2024.

Mayor Carmel, Indiana has been one of the fastest growing communities in the nation during the last decade. We take pride in the fact that we have managed to stay ahead of that growth. Carmel was …

Mayor Sue Finkam is pioneering a new era of prosperity and community cohesion in this thriving urban community in Central Indiana, ranked one of the most livable mid-size U.S. cities.

Dec 16, 2024 · It’s a Monday evening and Carmel city councilors are weighing a $123 million development project with an upscale hotel and apartments, that would reshape the city’s downtown.

Nov 7, 2023 · Republican Sue Finkam was elected mayor in Tuesday election. She will take over the seat left by current mayor Jim Brainard, who served seven terms. Finkam, a current Carmel City …

James Brainard is one of the longest-serving mayors in the country and may be the most prominent suburban mayor. The city’s population has tripled since he took office, while its taxable...

Nov 7, 2023 · Republican Sue Finkam has won the Carmel mayoral race, according to unofficial election results. Her opponent, Democrat Miles Nelson, conceded. Early results show Finkam won the race …

Jan 1, 1996 · James Brainard, a Republican, has served as the Mayor of Carmel, Indiana since January 1, 1996. He is currently in his seventh term. Chris Jensen, a lifelong resident of Noblesville, Indiana, …

With a population of 99,757 as of the 2020 census, the city spans 49 square miles (130 km 2) across Clay Township and is bordered by the White River to the east and the Boone County line to the west.

Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilities of a mayor as well as the means by which a mayor is elected or otherwise mandated.