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James Brainard (Jim) was born on 1954 in Bristol, Indiana, is a Mayor of Carmel, Indiana, US since 1996. Discover James Brainard's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?

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Age 70 years old
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Born 1954
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1954

James Brainard (born 1954) is a retired American politician of the Republican Party who served as the fifth mayor of Carmel, Indiana, a principal city in the Indianapolis metropolitan area, from 1996 to 2024.

At the time he left office on January 4, 2024, he was one of Indiana's longest serving mayors.

1976

After graduating from Butler with a Bachelor of Arts in 1976, he entered the Claude W. Pettit College of Law at Ohio Northern University and earned a Juris Doctor in Law in 1982.

Brainard is frequently asked to speak about city planning, redevelopment and roadway networks.

Under his administration, the City of Carmel has eliminated dozens of traffic signals and dangerous intersections, replacing them with roundabouts.

Carmel, with 142 roundabouts as of January 2022, has more roundabouts than any other city in the United States.

The policy has been credited with a reduction of carbon emissions, fatalities and intersection collisions.

1996

During his tenure as mayor, Carmel's population grew from 25,000 in 1996 to 102,000 in 2021 and saw the creation of a new downtown called City Center, where a new 1,600-seat concert hall, The Palladium at the Center for the Performing Arts, opened in 2011.

Two smaller theaters opened as well, in addition to the redevelopment of the oldest part of town into a new Arts & Design District.

Brainard announced in September 2022 that he would not run for re-election in 2023, and his term expired on January 4, 2024, after which point he was succeeded by fellow Republican Sue Finkam.

James Brainard was raised in Bristol, Indiana, the son of Jack and Dortha Brainard.

Brainard attended Butler University, studying history, political science, and speech.

He arranged to construct the first roundabout in the city at the corner of River Road and Main Street in 1996 followed in 1997 by building two roundabouts on the newly built Hazel Dell Parkway at 126th and Main Streets.

Brainard is described as a moderate Republican who has earned a reputation for defending efforts to fight against the effects of global warming.

Brainard is serving as a Trustee and co-chair of the Energy Independence and Climate Protection Task Force for the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

2013

In November 2013 he was appointed to the Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience by the President of the United States.

In 2013, it was announced he would be "one of 26 local government representatives who make up a new task force to help communities deal with the effects of climate change."

Brainard is also a fiscal conservative who has invested millions of dollars in local redevelopment projects while keeping the city tax rate among the lowest among cities in the state of Indiana.

Because of Brainard's activity to create a health-conscious community, Carmel has received various awards for its healthy living.

Concerns have been raised in recent years about Brainard's handling of Carmel city finances.

2015

He traveled in 2015 to four cities in India to represent the United States as part of the US State Department's speaker's bureau.

Also, in 2015 he was asked to speak on energy and climate policy at the German-American Centers in five German cities.

He has been a guest lecturer for Georgetown University, Butler University, Indiana University and Purdue University among others.

Because of his views, Brainard was selected to be on President Obama's Task Force on Climate Preparedness and Resilience.

In 2015 the city overestimated tax revenues by over $5 million and was forced to reallocate funds between accounts to meet then current obligations.

In 2015, he proposed and the City Council passed a new ordinance designed to protect human rights regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The issue was first raised in Carmel during the election campaign and came to its closure during a time of heightened awareness.

Brainard is a supporter of diversity in Carmel.

He hosts an annual Iftar dinner for the local Muslim community and established a new Carmel Interfaith Alliance in the fall of 2015 designed to bring together pastors and religious leaders from a variety of faiths.

Brainard has said, "Carmel's diversity brings a richness to the fabric of our community, and our freedom of religion should be celebrated."

2017

In 2017 S&P downgraded Carmel's long-term bond rating from AA-plus to AA, noting a $300 million increase in debt over the prior 3 years.

In its analysis, S&P noted "In our view, this demonstrates the risk of high leverage and a heavy dependence on sometimes more volatile tax-increment revenues. We feel the city's crowded budget and high fixed costs leave it vulnerable to unanticipated economic or operational swings."

In response to a question about the Green New Deal, Brainard has said, "I think we have [to] find that middle ground where we can do things that encourage green jobs—do things that help the economy and reduce carbon at the same time."