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Posted By: The Reporter January 13, 2026
Fifty years ago last week, the members of Carmel’s very first City Council took their seats, beginning the journey from a small town to a flourishing city. To celebrate, city officials recognized the inaugural seven-member Common Council at the Monday, Jan. 5 meeting. Surviving members Dave Coots, James Garretson, Jane Reiman, and Fred Swift were in attendance as the city thanked them for their legacy of leadership and service.
(Front row, from left) Fred Swift, James Garretson, Fifth Grade Deputy Mayor Aariv Shah, Jane Reiman, Dave Coots, and Mayor Sue Finkam. (Back row, from left) Current City Councilmembers Jeff Worrell, Shannon Minnaar, Dr. Anita Joshi, Adam Aasen, Ryan Locke, Matthew Snyder, Rich Taylor, and Tony Green.
