Dyer Alderman · Nov 3, 2026

Jim
Hesse

Jim Hesse is running for Dyer Alderman in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 4 seats.

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About: Retired program manager and engineer who tested rocket propulsion systems for NASA and the DOD.

4 sourced

01Drainage1 sourced position

Listed fixing the storm water drain system throughout the city among his commitments when he announced a run for mayor in 2020.
Own statementGibson County News (Tri-City Reporter) · Oct 7, 2020 Link

02Downtown1 sourced position

Listed revitalizing downtown through infrastructure improvements, support of existing businesses and attracting new business among his 2020 commitments.
Own statementGibson County News (Tri-City Reporter) · Oct 7, 2020 Link

03Budget and property tax1 sourced position

Said in his 2020 announcement that residents' concerns about city services, streets, flooding and abandoned houses can be addressed through an organized effort and commonsense management of spending.
I know that all of these concerns can be addressed through an organized effort and commonsense management of spending.”
Own statementGibson County News (Tri-City Reporter) · Oct 7, 2020 Link

04Past elections1 sourced position

Ran for Mayor of the City of Dyer (unexpired term) in 2022 (lost).
Council voteGibson County Election Commission · Nov 8, 2022 Link

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