Alison Brown
2024 - Present
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Alison Brown (Democratic Party) (also known as Ali) is a member of the Indianapolis City Council, representing District 10. She assumed office on January 1, 2024. Her current term ends on January 1, 2028.
Brown (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Indianapolis City Council to represent District 10. She won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Brown represented Indianapolis City Council District 5 from 2020 until 2024.
Elections
2023
See also: City elections in Indianapolis, Indiana (2023)
General election
General election for Indianapolis City Council District 10
Incumbent Alison Brown won election in the general election for Indianapolis City Council District 10 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Alison Brown (D) | 100.0 | 5,069 |
| Total votes: 5,069 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indianapolis City Council District 10
Incumbent Alison Brown advanced from the Democratic primary for Indianapolis City Council District 10 on May 2, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alison Brown | 100.0 | 2,073 |
| Total votes: 2,073 | |||
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Endorsements
2019
See also: City elections in Indianapolis, Indiana (2019)
General election
General election for Indianapolis City Council District 5
Alison Brown defeated Adam Cox in the general election for Indianapolis City Council District 5 on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alison Brown (D) | 54.9 | 5,067 |
 | Adam Cox (R) | 45.1 | 4,168 | |
| Total votes: 9,235 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Indianapolis City Council District 5
Alison Brown defeated Crystal Puckett and Sherron Wellington Franklin in the Democratic primary for Indianapolis City Council District 5 on May 7, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Alison Brown | 56.7 | 1,015 |
 | Crystal Puckett | 24.9 | 446 | |
| Sherron Wellington Franklin | 18.4 | 329 | |
| Total votes: 1,790 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Indianapolis City Council District 5
Adam Cox advanced from the Republican primary for Indianapolis City Council District 5 on May 7, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adam Cox | 100.0 | 1,681 |
| Total votes: 1,681 | |||
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Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2019
Alison Brown completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2019. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brown's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Repairing Our Infrastructure: We need to increase our infrastructure investment in lower income communities to ensure that the streets there are just as safe as our wealthy communities. For some, a blown tire is an annoying inconvenience, but for many families in Indy, a blown tire can be the event that sinks an entire month’s budget. Workforce Development: Our city should be attracting employers that foster inclusive growth for our city. We must invest in job readiness programs while focusing on removing the small barriers to employment that stop people from finding success in the workforce. Public Safety: As we aim to curb violent crime, public safety has to be the first priority for our city. We must also remember that policing isn’t the only solution. We need to be open to new and progressive strategies that are proactive and focus on the core issues.
Affordable childcare. Access to pre-K. Lowering maternal and infant mortality rates. Public safety. Mass transit. Complete streets. Workforce development. Job readiness.
The politician I admire most is Senator Birch Bayh. He worked tirelessly for the people of Indiana and did not give up his morals and values while he served.
This quote by John Wesley sums up my view on life-
“Do all the good you can,
By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as ever you can.”
I think honesty and dedication to the people who elect you are the most important qualities an office holder can have.
I am honest, dedicated, and passionate. I want to make the city of Indianapolis better for everyone.
To be an advocate for the people of the district. My job will be to do the absolute best for the people in District 5.
I don't need a legacy in my name, my legacy will be the work that I do to make people's lives better. I want to lift up disadvantaged communities and make sure they have a seat on the table.
I remember the then Texas Governor Ann Richard's speech at the 1992 Democratic National Convention. I was 7.
My first job was as a kennel assistant at a veterinarians office. My job was to clean up after and take care of the dogs and cats who were boarded at the office. At the time, I thought I wanted to be a veterinarian. I quickly learned this was not the path I wanted to follow in life.
However, I am still a big animal lover.
When my husband and I first started dating, I told him I loved him right away. It was true. I fell in love with him quickly. It's not something most people say early on though, so that made things a little awkward.
I like the whole season between Thanksgiving and Christmas. People tend to be happier and more open and forgiving. I wish we could keep that spirit all year.
I love epic fantasy series like Wheel of Time and The Mistborn series. I like to get lost in worlds of magic. It is an escape for me. I also enjoy reading about Indiana history, biographies, and poetry.
I've always wanted to be CJ Craig and work in President Bartlett's Whitehouse from West Wing. It was such a wonderful show.
My family is the most important thing in my home. My husband and son are the light of my life.
I have a toddler, so it was the theme song from Mickey and the Roadster Racers.
I used to struggle to fit in. I don't worry about that anymore because I was born to stand out.
I am a small business owner and nonprofit executive. After a lifetime of standing tall for others, I am running for Indianapolis City-County Council to make real change in our community. From my activist work with organizations like Freedom Indiana to my efforts connecting people with new careers as a workforce development nonprofit executive, I have dedicated my life to empowering people and lifting up my community.
It is the chief advocate for the district. Many people are too busy with work and family to be able to advocate for themselves. So it is of utmost importance that the councilor is there fighting for the people of the district.
I think a basic understanding is important.
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See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Indianapolis City Council District 10 |
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Maggie Lewis (D) |
Indianapolis City Council District 10 2024-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Jeffery Coats (R) |
Indianapolis City Council District 5 2020-2024 |
Succeeded by Maggie Lewis (D) |
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