Jared Nathaniel Evans

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Jared Evans

Democratic Party

Indianapolis City Council District 17

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2028

Years in position

1

Predecessor

Zach Adamson

Prior offices

Indianapolis City Council District 22

Successor: Paul Annee

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 7, 2023

Education

High school

Ben Davis High School

Bachelor's

Purdue University

Personal

Birthplace

Indianapolis, Ind.

Religion

Christian

Profession

Sales

Contact

Official website

Campaign website

Personal LinkedIn

Jared Evans (Democratic Party) is a member of the Indianapolis City Council, representing District 17. He assumed office on January 1, 2024. His current term ends on January 1, 2028.

Evans (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Indianapolis City Council to represent District 17. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Evans represented Indianapolis City Council District 22 from 2016 until 2024.

Biography

Evans grew up in Indianapolis. He graduated from Ben Davis High School. He studied at Purdue University and become a sales/business relations associate at Advance Tactics Security, Inc. in 2012.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Indianapolis, Indiana (2023)

General election

General election for Indianapolis City Council District 17

Incumbent Jared Evans defeated Lisa G. Schmitz in the general election for Indianapolis City Council District 17 on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jared Evans (D)	52.3	1,901
		Lisa G. Schmitz (R)	47.7	1,731

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,632
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indianapolis City Council District 17

Incumbent Jared Evans advanced from the Democratic primary for Indianapolis City Council District 17 on May 2, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jared Evans	100.0	571

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 571
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Indianapolis City Council District 17

Lisa G. Schmitz advanced from the Republican primary for Indianapolis City Council District 17 on May 2, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Lisa G. Schmitz	100.0	825

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 825
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Endorsements

Evans received the following endorsements.

• Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce

2020

See also: Indiana House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Indiana House of Representatives District 92

Renee Pack won election in the general election for Indiana House of Representatives District 92 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Renee Pack (D)	100.0	16,367

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 16,367
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 92

Renee Pack advanced from the Democratic primary for Indiana House of Representatives District 92 on June 2, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Renee Pack	100.0	4,232

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,232
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jared Evans (D)

2019

See also: City elections in Indianapolis, Indiana (2019)

General election

General election for Indianapolis City Council District 22

Incumbent Jared Evans defeated Jason Richey in the general election for Indianapolis City Council District 22 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jared Evans (D)	58.4	2,133
		Jason Richey (R)	41.6	1,517

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,650
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Indianapolis City Council District 22

Incumbent Jared Evans advanced from the Democratic primary for Indianapolis City Council District 22 on May 7, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jared Evans	100.0	746

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 746
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Indianapolis City Council District 22

Jason Richey advanced from the Republican primary for Indianapolis City Council District 22 on May 7, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Richey	100.0	784

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 784
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2015

See also: Indianapolis, Indiana municipal elections, 2015

The city of Indianapolis, Indiana, held elections for mayor and city council on November 3, 2015. A partisan primary election took place on May 5, 2015. The filing deadline for major party candidates who wished to run in this election was February 6, 2015. The filing deadline for independent or minor party candidates was July 15, 2015. Twenty-five city council seats were up for election. Indianapolis's four at-large seats were not up for election, because those seats were scheduled to expire at the end of 2015.

In the Republican primary election for District 22, Robert Lutz ran unopposed. In the Democratic primary, Jared Nathaniel Evans defeated Stephanie Nicole Vibbert. Evans defeated Lutz in the general election. Incumbent Jason Holliday (R) ran for election to the District 20 seat.

Indianapolis City Council District 22, General election, 2015
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Jared Nathaniel Evans	54.1%	1,872
	Republican	Robert Lutz	45.9%	1,586
		Write-in votes	0%	0
Total Votes				3,458
Source: Indianapolis and Marion County, "2015 Municipal Official Election Results", accessed November 16, 2015

Indianapolis City Council, District 22 Democratic Primary, 2015
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Jared Nathaniel Evans	63.6%	444
Stephanie Nicole Vibbert	36.4%	254
Total Votes		698
Source: City of Indianapolis, "Official primary election results," accessed May 29, 2015

Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jared Evans did not complete Ballotpedia's 2023 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Jared Evans did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2019

Jared Evans completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Evans' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a life long resident of Wayne Township. 3 generations of my family have lived on the Westside of the White River. I graduated from Ben Davis High School and was a varsity member of both the 2001 and 2002 5A Football State Championship teams.

I am the youngest of three boys, raised by my parents. My dad retired after 26 years of service in the United States Army and my mom worked as a janitor and eventually worked her way up to supervisor during my childhood. My family's working class roots taught me a lot, that is why I work so hard on behalf of those folks working pay check to pay check.

Today, I work as a fundraising development consultant while serving part-time on the City-County Council. I attend Ben Davis Christian Church to build my faith and love for the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Community is everything to me. I believe as a public servant I have to help foster neighbors connecting and communities rising up to have a larger voice. As a son of the Westside, you have a Councilor who truly cares about the condition of our roads, the types of businesses moving in and the quality of life in our neighborhoods.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• My first priority is to find additional dollars for infrastructure. Good roads, sidewalks and bridges promote good development and a better quality of life. I also believe that quality infrastructure will also promote a lower crime rate. Think, broken windown theory. We need investment in our neighborhood streets, curbs, sidewalks, and even the type of street lamps.
• Public safety and increasing our police force, also to include a police department that looks like our city. Every neighborhood in our city deserves to have officers on the beat and patrolling their streets. A community based police presence will help to deter crime. We also need to lobby the state to ban the box. People who have served their time shouldn't be kept from good employment. If folks can't find a respectful job, it will only lead to a life back on the streets.
• Fighting for senior citizens and working class families. I come from a working class family. I remember being a little boy and hearing my grandparents and parents talk about things like social security and taxes, I was too young to make sense of it all but I haven't forgotten the stress they experienced. I have fought back on the utilities that have tried to raise our utility rates and worked with the Mayor to have balanced budgets with NO TAX INCREASES. I know that everything we do has to be done so with the mindset of what impact will this have on a single mom or dad, senior citizens or working people who want to retire. I will protect and fight for the working class and senior citizens.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Good infrastructure, community economic development and quality of life issues for our neighborhoods.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I look up to a lot of people. Of course my parents are first and foremost. They have been married for 40 years and have built a comfortable middle class life. My Great Uncle, Clifton, a child from the depression is who instilled politics in me. He was a life long FDR Democrat and spoke often about current events. I have also been influenced by teachers and coaches. My 7th grade teacher, Mrs. Pat Klepher left a big impression on me and always encouraged me to ask questions. My wrestling coach, Allen Goddard, taught me to never give up. The list can go on but those are some of the ones that stand out.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Number one, I think people need to have empathy. Before you cast your judgement, first empathize with a persons situation. Then, I think you need to be a good person, who believes in people and true public service.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

I am a person of empathy, and what I believe to be good moral character. I'm not perfect, I don't judge others, I just try to lead by example and be a good person.

What legacy would you like to leave?

A good public servant. I want people to drive through our community and be able to think of memories of accomplishments that I helped to bring to our community.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The Death of Princess Diana, I was 13 I think.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

At a Dr.'s office in the 8th grade, I think, maybe 9th. It was a summer job.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Anything Star Wars, lol. Being in politics is serious business and the constant pressure can really build, so Star Wars takes me out of this world and into one of imagination, which I love.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Higher Love, Whitney Houston's version

Do you believe that it's beneficial for holders of this office to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. I think we need more competent ordinary citizens to rise up and run for office.

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2015

Evans' website highlighted the following campaign themes:

Public safety

• Excerpt: "Redirect the city's priorities and hire more police and give them the resources they need to keep our neighborhoods and community safe."

Infrastructure

• Excerpt: "Reroute our tax dollars back to the Westside for infrastructure improvements such as sidewalks and streets."

Taxes

• Excerpt: "Keep taxes low for retirees, senior citizens and working-class families of the Westside."

Personal

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Evans is a regular attendee of Chapel Rock Christian Church.

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by Zach Adamson (D)	Indianapolis City Council District 17 2024-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by -	Indianapolis City Council District 22 2016-2024	Succeeded by Paul Annee (R)