The election this November MATTERS! The critical land use decisions that are made in the next 10 to 20 years will shape the future of Ingalls Indiana. Of the five Board seats, two (2) are up for re-election. Current President Crystal Everhart and former Sheriffs Deputy Cody Head have Residents safety a top priority and their goals and objectives are outlined below. A link to Ingalls Indiana 2025 comprehensive plan is also listed below.
Established in 1896, the town of Ingalls, located in Madison County Indiana will be celebrating 130 years of growth in 2026. Today, we need to have the right people that will protect Ingalls future.
Public Safety: Proper Police funding. Equipment, Training & more Officers
The 2020 census states Ingalls Indiana had a population of 2,223 residents. In 2025 that estimate has grown to 2,791, that is a 21% growth in residence while your Police force has remained the same since 2020.
Currently our police force consisting of seven (7) full time officers, who serve and protect 24/7. Including Police Chief Chris Thompson, that is only one officer per 317 residents and one officer per 276 acres.
Infrastructure, Growth and Taxes
Ingalls footprint is 1,939 acres, 68% of those acres are agricultural. When our farm land becomes rezoned for commercial use, we need a comprehensive, proactive plan for intelligent growth while preserving Ingalls history.
Infrastructure: Eight critical departments, each needing careful and scalable planning. Streets, Water, Fire, Stormwater, Police, Zoning and they’re all funded by the Treasury.
IBJ & Pendleton Times Post Articles
DECEMBER 11, 2025 – “Walmart plans Supercenter in Ingalls amid town’s development spree” focuses on significant economic growth, development, and strategic location with major projects like a new Walmart Supercenter located at SR 13 and 800 in Ingalls Indiana.
OCTOBER 10, 2025 – “Ingalls Indiana is planning to be next I-69 boom town“ highlights Ingalls as an emerging “boom town” near I-69, with major commercials projects and industrial parks attracting investment and attracting residents from surrounding areas like Fishers and Noblesville.
JANUARY 29, 2026 – Pendleton Times Post, Columnist Scott Slade
Article on: What the addition of Walmart will do for Ingalls Indiana.
Taxes, Home Values & Economic Impact
2026 Ingalls Indiana Town Council Candidates.
AND download the 2025 Ingall’s Comprehensive Plan
Who is Crystal Everhart?
Hello! I am Crystal Everhart, the current President of the Ingalls Town Council. I also serve as a Liasson from the Council to the Police Department and Planning Director. I enjoy serving the Town of Ingalls and its residents to the best of my ability. I was appointed to my Council seat in 2022 due to a resignation of a Council Member which opened the seat; this year I will run in the first election for my seat. My campaign slogan is “Proper Growth for a Small Town”. I want to see Ingalls grow in a manner that serves the town and its residents in the best way, however, in the growth boom we have found ourselves in that is a challenge! I stand for controlled growth, public safety, and infrastructure. At this point in time with the housing, we have coming online soon, I am ready to hold on future requests for residential subdivision development. Although I am open to other housing types, I would like Ingalls to have a more diverse offering to future residents with more affordable housing. With that said, we can focus a little more on the retail and commercial business growth for the town. Also, the controlled growth will allow for the infrastructure of our roads and water company to catch up. Public Safety is an extreme importance, and I have been working diligently with our Police Chief over the past year to set our department up for success.
Who am I outside of this? Well, I moved to Ingalls in 2010 and have lived here since. I have two grown daughters, Kaylee and Alyssa, and between them I have 5 beautiful grandchildren: Aria, Eliza, Preston, Brantley and Bailey. I enjoy spending time with them as they always help me to reset from all the chaos life can bring. They are little reminders of what life is truly about! I graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1992. I have made myself a good living and life working in the mortgage industry over the last 31+ years. I have management experience along with experience from the many other positions I have held throughout my career. I have experienced layoffs in 2008 and again in 2022; I also tried to break out of the industry in 2018-2019 to work in a passion area of helping domestic violence victims. I worked at Alternatives, Inc. in Anderson, IN as a Case Manager. Due to being a survivor of domestic violence myself it was a wonderful experience to help those in need in a situation I understood firsthand. Unfortunately, I found that the obstacles that you had to jump past first to help them were frustrating and I went back into the mortgage industry. I did serve on the Board of Trustees for Alternatives, Inc. for two years as well after that.
Who is Cody Head?
My name is Cody Head, and I’m a Republican running for Ingalls Town Council because I believe strong communities are built through service, preparation, and steady leadership. This campaign isn’t about political party — it’s about Ingalls, keeping our town safe, and encouraging responsible growth while preserving the small-town feel that makes our community special. I believe government starts at the local level, and it’s where we can make the most meaningful difference in people’s daily lives.
I started my career in long-term care for senior citizens in Indianapolis and worked my way up over 15 years to become Director of Plant Operations. In that role, I was responsible for maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant operations for residents, families, and staff, managing a $6 million budget, coordinating contractors, and overseeing daily operations. This experience taught me the importance of careful planning, fiscal responsibility, and accountability — especially when people’s health and safety are involved.
I have also volunteered as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff in Hancock County, gaining hands-on experience in law enforcement duties, including assisting with traffic stops, jail operations, and community policing efforts. Additionally, I have volunteered on COOP (Continuity of Operations Planning) and COG (Continuity of Government) planning for two county emergency management agencies, which strengthened my understanding of public safety, emergency preparedness, and community resilience.
I earned my Bachelor of Science from Vincennes University and my MBA from Indiana Wesleyan University. I grew up in Fortville, and now call Ingalls home with my family. My wife and I have been married for 10 years, and we are raising our 9-year-old daughter here. We are active members of Pendleton Christian Church and love spending time outdoors — fishing and enjoying nature together as a family.
Ingalls has always been close to my heart. My mother and her family grew up here, and my grandmother, Janice Cassidy, served as Clerk-Treasurer and later ran the post office — a legacy of service that inspires me to give back to our town.
I believe in small government, but an effective government needs to be active and helpful to its citizens. My priorities are growing public safety, managing fiscal responsibility, encouraging responsible development that maintains our small-town character, supporting job growth, and ensuring developers contribute to infrastructure and public services as they invest in our town.
I want to hear from the people of Ingalls, learn your perspectives, and work together to make decisions that truly reflect our community’s needs. I look forward very much to connecting with residents and helping Ingalls continue to be a safe, welcoming, and thriving town with opportunities for everyone.
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