Regional Pact

Purpose: The West Central Indiana Regional Pact is a document aligning our region around shared growth. While each county and organization keeps its autonomy and identity, we commit to common principles that build trust, unity and progress. The pact demonstrates West Central Indiana's commitment to moving forward, together.

Regionalism Benefits: Regionalism delivers measurable outcomes for West Central Indiana. Working together as five counties strengthens our ability to secure state and federal funding, attract new businesses and grow our populations. A united voice allows us to advocate more effectively at the statehouse and achieve wins that we couldn’t do alone.

Collaboration positions West Central Indiana to compete more effectively for talent, residents and investments. Aligning priorities, showcasing strengths and highlighting each county's unique identity, presents a stronger, more compelling case for why people and businesses should choose West Central Indiana.

Whereas West Central Indiana, consisting of Clay, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo counties, recognizes the value of regional collaboration in addressing shared challenges and pursuing mutual opportunities; and

Whereas regional unity helps strengthen collaboration, expand housing availability and affordability, improve infrastructure, promote economic development + workforce growth and enhance quality of life in the West Central Indiana region; and

Now, therefore, we, the undersigned representatives of our region, do hereby adopt the guiding principles of the West Central Indiana Regional Pact listed below, affirming our dedication to advancing West Central Indiana together.

• Celebrate local and regional accomplishments by being a positive spokesperson.

We will recognize and uplift successful initiatives, major investments and local accomplishments across West Central Indiana. 

• Lead with the well-being and prosperity of both my local community and all of West Central Indiana in mind.

We will make decisions in the interest of both our local community and the region’s collective goals. 

• Recognize that the success of my local community benefits all of West Central Indiana.

We will collaboratively work and build strong relationships with the leadership of all five counties to advance West Central Indiana.

• Commit to addressing the five Goals identified in the West Central Indiana Regional Plan.

We will partner on initiatives that strengthen regional collaboration, expand housing availability and affordability, invest in regional infrastructure, promote economic development + workforce growth and enhance quality of life. 

• Measure the success of this pact and our work by utilizing Key Performance Indicators such as Population and Per Capita Income.

We will use these two statistics, along with metrics for each West Central Indiana Regional Plan goal, to measure the region's success.

• Advance regional branding, tourism initiatives, arts and storytelling that showcase our strengths. ​

We will use local and regional branding to highlight the assets of West Central Indiana. ​

In witness whereof, we, the undersigned, affirm our mutual commitment to the principles and priorities outlined in this West Central Indiana Partnership Regional Pact. Through continued dialogue, shared investment and unified action, we pledge to serve as responsible stewards of the future of West Central Indiana.
This pact is entered into voluntarily and in good faith, with the understanding that regional unity requires trust, consistency and collaboration across all levels of leadership.

Individuals Who Have Signed the Pact

Dan Bradley
Gina Bradley
Dave Bittner
Brandon Halleck
Rick Burger
Commissioner Clinkenbeard
Jonathan Blake
Greg Lee
John Collett
Jessica Cox
Nathan Leek
Norman D. Lowery
​Tony Craig
​Lee Anne Crooks
Aaron Mackey
Jordan Marvel
Brian Dougherty
Karen Dyer
Craig Maschino
Fred Nation
David Fuson
Chris Himsel
Meredith Osburn
Brennan Randolph
Kandace Hinton
Steve Holman
Rebecca Klingele
Jennifer Isbell-Scott
Bob Rhodes
Amy Burke Adams
Steve Bell
Colleen Engle
Chris Garrett
​Karen Boes
Annie Johnston
Tim Garrett
Jenn Kersey
Janet McClellan
John Moore
Erin LeDune
Jennifer Lincoln
Kim Emmert-O’Dell
Brook Reinoehl
Jackie Monk
Michael Schimpf
Shellina Shearer
Commissioner Sinders
Heather Thompson
Harmony Walsh
Sarah Trover
Mayor Wyndham
​Doug Weisheit
Mayor Wilson
Commissioner Davis
Chris Egge
Brandy Wolfe
Roy Wrightsman
Nancy Rogers
Mayor Sakbun
Commissioner Meece
Cyndi Todd
Marla Flowers
Scotty Scott
Commissioner Dunavan
Mayor Moore
Richard Shagley II
Sam Shanks
Tess Dehart
Dale White
Ryan Smith
Sara Smith
Shelly Amerman
Nikkie Spurr
Megan Stone
Commissioner Switzer
Sherri Wright
Greg Goode
Ellie Templeton
Susan Turner
Kristi Whitacre
Rob Coons
Andy Volkl
Kylee Yocum
Kelli Miller
Emilee Roberts
Lori Danielson
Courtney Chipol
Bill Rennels
Brad Trusler
Betsy Peperak
Erin Hill
Morgan Leek