About this episode
Sharon Wight discusses the challenges and opportunities facing Indiana's 81st District amid rapid growth.
Indiana’s 81st District is growing fast. Northwest Fort Wayne, Huntertown, Arcola—new neighborhoods are rising, families are moving in, and opportunity is expanding. But with that growth comes pressure—and the question voters are asking is simple: Is the state keeping up? In this episode of Hold ’em Accountable , we sit down with Sharon Wight , Democratic candidate for Indiana State House District 81, to break down what rapid growth really means for working families—and what leadership should be doing about it. 📍 This isn’t theory. This is what Hoosiers are living right now. 🔎 In this interview, Wight lays out the challenges facing District 81: 🚧 Infrastructure struggling to keep pace with population growth 🏫 Overcrowded schools and public education funding gaps 💸 Rising property taxes hitting homeowners 🏥 Healthcare affordability and insurance barriers 🧠 Mental health services stretched thin 🌱 Environmental impact of unchecked development 🚦 Traffic congestion and lack of public transportation 🏪 Barriers facing small business owners She makes a clear case: Growth without planning doesn’t strengthen a community—it overwhelms it. 💬 Key issues discussed in this interview…
People in this episode
Host: Derrick Holder
Guest: Sharon Wight
Topics covered
- infrastructure
- education
- property taxes
- healthcare
- mental health
- small business
- community growth
Keywords
- infrastructure
- public education
- property taxes
- healthcare affordability
- mental health services
- traffic congestion
- small business support
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Indiana, Indiana’s 81st District, Northwest Fort Wayne, Huntertown, Arcola
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