Bedford Mayor Shawna Girgis Not Seeking Fourth Term

Last updated on Sunday, July 22, 2018

(BEDFORD) - Bedford Mayor Shawna Girgis announced that she will not be seeking a fourth term as mayor.

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Girgis has served as mayor for 11 years.

The Times Mail reported the following accomplishments Girgis has achieved during her tenure.

The growth of more than 479 jobs at General Motors Bedford Casting Plant;
The establishment of more than 600 jobs at EastGate that supports NSWC Crane;
The opening of the Milwaukee Trail;
The completion of Becky Skillman Way and Patrick Robbins Way with Indiana Department of Transportation grant funds;
$920,000 in grants from the state of Indiana for utility improvements;
450 percent increase in local 21st Century Scholars -- $62 million value;
2013 Indiana Community of the Year;
Indiana Stellar Community -- $19 million for projects in the downtown;
Trails open and growing, a No. 1 priority of citizens in the comprehensive plan;
Established the annual Bedford half-marathon, 5K and Family Fun Walk;
Becky's Place and Men's Warming Shelter operational;
Youth Leadership Academy -- fifth annual program completed in June 2018;
Lincoln Avenue roundabout funded by INDOT and scheduled for completion by Aug. 1.

Information Times Mail, www.tmnews.com

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