Jarret Schumacher

On October 13, 2016, a plucky Millennial made his first appearance on the municipal stage. Jarret came to speak about the town pool closing and the $500 bond owed to families like his that would never be repaid. Over 100 other families in town lost money when the pool closed. He realized at that moment as he looked around at the sea of empty seats that he should start attending more council meetings. And he did just that. Over the last three years, Jarret continued to attend weekly council meetings, working with the Mayor and Council on various ordinances, from vaping to street parking, and becoming a pragmatic voice in the crowd. He was then appointed to the Mayor’s Advisory Committee where he made recommendations on development proposals, charity events, as well as designing a town survey to gather ideas and feedback about the town from residents and later presenting on its findings.

The results from that survey became an inspiration for his campaign. There were many ideas, and many people looking for a plan, a design for the future of the town. That is why Jarret is running for council, to lead a plan for the future of Montvale. In his time attending council meetings and working on the Mayor’s Advisory Committee, he has realized there are many things that have been neglected in town. Things like updating sewer systems, creating a community center that addresses the needs of all residents, and revitalizing the downtown. Having Jarret on the council means having someone to tackle the problems of today while planning for tomorrow.