John is a fifth-generation resident of Indianapolis and is past president of the Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association (BTNA). John grew up in the midtown section of the city where he attended grammar school and graduated from Brebeuf High School. John graduated from Regis University with a B.A. in Sociology and the University of Michigan where he earned a masters in Social Work with a focus in Social Policy and Planning.
John was elected as an at-large member of the Indianapolis City/County Council in November 2011 and served as Council Vice President from 2013-2015. Re-elected in 2019, John represents District 7 for the 2020 — 2024 term. He is running for re-election to District 7 in 2023. Starting in 2024, District 7 will have new boundaries.
John has a long history of community volunteerism. He continues his long service as a board member of BTNA and also serves on the Art for Neighborhoods Board. John has served as Chair of the Indy Reads Board of Directors.
John has been married to his wife, Jessica, for over 25 years. John and Jessica have three children – Nora, Miles and Beatrice.
