August 4, 2020 – The Delphi Common Council passed rules of procedure at its August 3 meeting specifying the process by which interested Delphi citizens can declare candidacy to fill the vacancy of the office of the Mayor.

An interested Delphi citizen desiring to fill the vacancy of the Mayor must file a declaration of candidacy with Clerk-Treasurer Leanne Aldrich by 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020. Filing should be conducted in-person. Declaration of Candidacy Forms can be found at City Hall, 201 S. Union Street, will be posted on social media, will be made available on the City of Delphi website , and can be requested from Mayor Evans, Clerk-Treasurer Aldrich, and members of the Common Council.

The Common Council will meet on August 15, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the Delphi Community Center, 311 N. Washington Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923 for the purpose of electing an individual to fill the vacancy. At that meeting, individuals who filed the Declaration of Candidacy will be allotted five minutes to introduce themselves. Introductions will be followed by questions from the Council, followed by Council discussion, nominations, and the election. The successor to the Office of the Mayor will be announced following the meeting.

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Click here to download the Declaration of Candicacy Form.

DELPHI MAYOR ACCEPTS POSITION AS CHIEF DEPUTY PROSECUTOR:

WILL RESIGN AUGUST 16, 2020

DELPHI, INDIANA – August 3, 2020 – Delphi Mayor Shane Evans delivered his letter of resignation to the Carroll County Circuit Clerk today, effective August 16, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.  He included the following letter to the community with his resignation.

August 3, 2020

Delphi,

The last four and a half years have been incredibly special to me.  In that time, we have been able to accomplish more than I had imagined: completing the Stellar projects; significant improvements in roadways; expansion of the airport; construction of a new fire station and community center; and modernizing our water system to better serve customers and attract future industry.  These are great accomplishments and they will be built upon to keep Delphi moving forward, but they are not why I have felt blessed to be in this position.

I have been blessed because I have had the opportunity to serve the people of this city who are strong in the face of tragedy.  People whose care and commitment to one another can be evidenced everywhere you look.  People who volunteer before you can ask and give as much of themselves as possible.  I am blessed because good people and great role models live in Delphi and Delphi will always be my home.

While I had intended to complete this term as Mayor, life is ever changing and has presented an opportunity to further myself, my family, and my career while continuing to serve the citizens of this great county.  After an incredibly challenging decision-making process, I will be resigning from the Office of the Mayor effective August 16, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.  At that time, I will hand over the important responsibility of leading this city to my successor, who, by then, should have been selected by the Delphi City Council.

On August 17 I will begin serving as Chief Deputy Prosecutor under Carroll County Prosecutor Nicholas McLeland.  I will be working in an office where I had the opportunity to intern while at Delphi schools. I look forward to working under the tutelage of Prosecutor McLeland who has made great strides since being appointed to the position.

It has been an incredible honor to serve as your Mayor since 2016.  A very dedicated and talented city staff has been engaged in every step of the projects underway and planned in Delphi.  While I have played a role in what is happening in the city, the department heads, Clerk-Treasurer, employees, and volunteers deserves the credit for improvements we have been able to achieve.  Our future is in good hands.

Thank You,

Mayor Shane Evans

Pursuant to Indiana Code the Delphi City Council will fill the vacancy at a regular or special meeting.

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From the Office of the Mayor

Following guidance from the State of Indiana Back on Track program, the City of Delphi will begin opening public parks on May 22. 

Executive Order 20-28, issued by Governor Holcomb today alters the City’s plans for reopening some amenities in the parks.

All park amenities will be open Friday, May 22 with the exception of the basketball courts at City and Riley Parks and the playgrounds at City and Riley Parks.  Playgrounds are tentatively scheduled to open June 14 – subject to future Executive Orders of Governor Holcomb.  Basketball courts should reopen when contact sports are once again permitted under the Governor’s Executive Orders.

It is recommended park patrons wear face coverings in public settings, continue to practice social distancing and good hygiene.  Beginning May 22 social gatherings of up to 100 people may take place following the CDC social distancing guidelines.

The Riley Park Cabin, Shelter, and Gazebo, the City Park Shelter, the Trailhead Park Shelter, and the Community Center can be rented beginning May 23 by contacted Marilyn McKnight at 765-564-2097.

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From the Office of the Mayor

Mayor Evans announced at the May 18th Board of Public Works and Safety meeting that Advanced Disposal will be conducting Spring Cleanup for the City of Delphi on Saturday, June 27, 2020. The original date of May 2 was postponed due to COVID-19. Spring Cleanup will be curbside pickup. Items should be at the curb by 6 a.m. on the morning of pickup. Electronics, building materials, freon appliances, paint, tires, rock and brick will not be collected during Spring Cleanup. Carpet must be rolled and not exceed 4’ in length.

Advanced Disposal will resume collecting trash and bulk items with trash stickers and/or bulk stickers on Tuesday, May 26. Extra trash and bulk stickers can be purchased at City Hall and Wallmann’s Quality Foods.

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From the Office of the Mayor

Following guidance from the State of Indiana Back on Track program, the City of Delphi will begin opening public parks on May 22.  It is recommended that park patrons wear face coverings in public settings, continue to practice social distancing, and good hygiene.  Social gatherings of 25 people may take place following the CDC social distancing guidelines through May 23.  Beginning May 24 social gatherings of up to 100 people may take place following the CDC social distancing guidelines.

The Riley Park Cabin, Shelter, and Gazebo, the City Park Shelter, the Trailhead Park Shelter, and the Community Center can be rented beginning May 23 by contacting Marilyn McKnight at 765-564-2097.

Amenities at the parks will open as follows:

Riley Park	Date of Reopening
Gazebo	May 22, 2020
Restrooms	May 22, 2020
Sand Volleyball Court	May 22, 2020
Shelter	May 22, 2020
Tennis Court	May 22, 2020
Walking Trail	May 22, 2020
Cabin	May 23, 2020
Playground	May 24, 2020
Basketball Court	TBD
City Park	Date of Reopening
Shelter	May 23, 2020
Playground	May 24, 2020
Basketball Court	TBD
Other Parks	Date of Reopening
Trailhead Park	May 22, 2020
Riley Park Annex	May 22, 2020
Obear Park	May 22, 2020

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