01/22/2024
Darren Peterson was elected the new president of the Noblesville Common Council following a vote during an organization meeting held at the first council meeting of the year. Megan Wiles was elected as vice president.
“We have a number of signature projects being constructed this year and I am excited to work closely with Darren and the rest of our common council members,” said Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen. “The strong working rapport between my administration and the council will prove helpful as we move projects forward and continue the growth of our community.”
Peterson was elected to serve the remainder of a term on the Noblesville Common Council in October 2018, was elected to his first full term in 2020 and reelected in 2024. As an At Large official, Peterson represents all of Noblesville and its voters in city limits and Noblesville Township. He previously served as council president in 2021.
“I am excited about the opportunity to lead the council and continue the strategic and fiscally responsible development of our community, while maintaining the historic character,” Peterson said.
Peterson earned his bachelor’s degree in architecture from Ball State University. In 1996, he founded Peterson Architecture, a full-service architectural and planning firm, in Downtown Noblesville. He is married to Jennifer Roberts and has two daughters, Ava and Emily Peterson.
Also discussed at the organization meeting were the 2024 Noblesville Common Council committee assignments, which include:
Downtown District / Parks – Aaron Smith (Chair), Megan Wiles, Darren Peterson, Dave Johnson
Economic Development / Building and Land Acquisition – Megan Wiles (Chair), Pete Schwartz, Mark Boice, Todd Thurston
Finance – Mike Davis (Chair), Megan Wiles, Aaron Smith, Dave Johnson
Public Safety – Darren Peterson (Chair), Aaron Smith, Mike Davis, Evan Elliott
Roads/Traffic/Engineering – Mark Boice (Chair), Pete Schwartz, Darren Peterson, Todd Thurston
Utilities – Pete Schwartz (Chair), Mark Boice, Mike Davis, Evan Elliott
Nominating – Darren Peterson (Chair), Megan Wiles, Aaron Smith, Mark Boice
The Council holds its regular meetings at 7 p.m. on the Tuesdays that follow the second and fourth Monday of each month inside the Council Chambers on the second floor of City Hall, 16 S. 10th Street. For more information on the Noblesville Common Council, visit www.noblesville.in.gov/council.
