Patti Hays

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Patti Hays

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 7, 2023

Education

High school

North Allegheny High School

Bachelor's

West Virginia Wesleyan University, 1977

Graduate

Louisiana State University, 1986

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Patti Hays (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Fort Wayne City Council to represent District 4 in Indiana. She lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.

Hays completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Patti Hays graduated from North Allegheny High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from West Virginia Wesleyan University in 1977 and a graduate degree from Louisiana State University in 1986.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Fort Wayne, Indiana (2023)

General election

General election for Fort Wayne City Council District 4

Scott Myers defeated Patti Hays in the general election for Fort Wayne City Council District 4 on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Scott Myers (R)	54.4	5,569
		Patti Hays (D)	45.6	4,666

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,235
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Fort Wayne City Council District 4

Patti Hays defeated Bob Behr in the Democratic primary for Fort Wayne City Council District 4 on May 2, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patti Hays	80.8	1,188
	Submit photo	Bob Behr	19.2	283

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,471
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Fort Wayne City Council District 4

Scott Myers defeated Joseph Townsend in the Republican primary for Fort Wayne City Council District 4 on May 2, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Scott Myers	55.5	1,614
	Submit photo	Joseph Townsend	44.5	1,294

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 2,908
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Nicky Clarke (R)

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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hays in this election.

2019

See also: City elections in Fort Wayne, Indiana (2019)

General election

General election for Fort Wayne City Council District 4

Incumbent Jason Arp defeated Patti Hays in the general election for Fort Wayne City Council District 4 on November 5, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Arp (R)	51.3	5,893
		Patti Hays (D)	48.7	5,584

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 11,477 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Fort Wayne City Council District 4

Patti Hays defeated Jorge Fernandez in the Democratic primary for Fort Wayne City Council District 4 on May 7, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Patti Hays	78.3	1,088
		Jorge Fernandez	21.7	302

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,390
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Fort Wayne City Council District 4

Incumbent Jason Arp defeated Rachel Lott in the Republican primary for Fort Wayne City Council District 4 on May 7, 2019.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jason Arp	60.8	2,415
	Submit photo	Rachel Lott	39.2	1,554

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,969
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Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Patti Hays completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Hays' 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 have lived in the 4th district for 30 years, having grown up in Pittsburgh. I am a nurse and worked with a local healthcare system for 20 years in progressive administrative positions including strategic planning, business development and hospital operations. I am now CEO of a AWS Foundation, a public foundation helping those with enduring disabilities live as independently as possible. I have been an active part of the city for decades and currently am vice chair of the Allen County Department of Health Executive Committee, a member of Greater Fort Wayne, Inc, President and CoFounder of AVOW, and a board member of Stillwater Hospice.

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?

• Stronger Neighborhoods. This city is built around strong neighborhoods. Too many in the 4th district do not see the benefits of neighborhood organizations.
• Smarter Growth. We need to continue to grow as a city, but to see greater reach into the fourth district. We also need to see planning around infrastructure to support that local and regional population.
• Safe Community. Safe communities come with planning and watchfulness of the indicators of change. Safety is more than less crime, it is safety on the roads for cars, bicycles and pedestrians. It is watching for early indicators that threaten our safety. Indications such as unemployment, substance use, isolation and diminishing social supports.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Health of our community, not just absence of disease or access to sick care. How are we supporting a workforce that will attract businesses to the city.

Public and private partnerships for regional growth.

Collaboration between city, county and region. We are not an island. As a city we are part of an economic community that exceeds the city limits.

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2019

Patti Hays did not complete Ballotpedia's 2019 Candidate Connection survey.

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