Vote May 5th 2026

About Me

About Alison

For nearly 40 years, I have served as a committed public servant helping to improve Hoosier lives. I have lived in Lawrence since 1999, raising my twin sons. I have loved living in this diverse community.

I earned a Masters in Public Affairs from the IU O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and have worked for local and state government, non-profit agencies, for profit businesses, and have owned and operated an LLC consulting firm that provided grant writing, program evaluation and program design services for non-profits.

I have a deep understanding of affordable housing policies and programs including homelessness prevention and intervention, affordable rental housing programs and development, first time homeownership programs and homeowner repair. I have worked in the public workforce and adult education systems. Finally, I am well versed in the basic social service safety net programs including Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Hoosier Indiana Plan (HIP). I believe my years of experience working in social services, housing and community development arenas makes me uniquely qualified to serve as the Lawrence Township Trustee.

My Platform

Growing Hope
When people in need approach the Trustee’s Office, I’ll offer support during their crisis and cultivate a sense of hope for what lies ahead.

Ensure residents know where to turn in tough times

The Township Trustee and its public resources have never been more important for our families who face a financial crisis. The Trustee’s office should be the first-place folks come to receive help. Increasing the community’s awareness about the purpose of the Trustee’s office is essential.

Keep More Families housed, fed and safe

The Trustee’s goal should be to say, “YES, we can help” to every client in need. Families should be able to receive short-term assistance for immediate needs and they should receive navigational services in applying for public and community support resources.

Partner with trusted community organizations

It is essential for the Trustee to work with other local service providers to ensure families in crisis can access all of the resource available in the community.

Reform the Trustee System

The Township Trustee system needs to be updated and modernized to better address today’s realities of poverty and financial crisis. The township trustee system also needs to implement better, more cost-efficient methods for delivering services. The Township Trustee resources are limited. Finding cost saving efficiencies will hep to serve more families.

HOPE – As Trustee I’ll offer support during a family’s crisis and cultivate a sense of hope that things will get better.
OPPORTUNITY – By helping our neighbors overcome their crisis, as Trustee, I hope to cultivate for them a sense of opportunity to succeed in the future.
REFORM – As Trustee I commit to reform the trustee system to strengthen our local emergency financial aid system and contribute to a thriving community.

This recently published study highlights the goals I hope to implement as the Lawrence Trustee.

“Looking for Ways to Help”, Best Practices in Indiana Township Trustee Assistance, January 2026, highlights the best practices of some Indiana Township Trustees. Follow Link below

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Volunteer Opportunities

I am working to provide a community building experience for my friends and family so that we can all find some hope for our collective future.

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Donations

All donations are gratefully received no matter the size. If you would rather not use an electronic donation platform, please feel free to mail your donation to:

The Committee to Elect Alison Cole for Lawrence Township Trustee

PO Box 36024

12125 E. 65th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46236

Please be sure to include your Name and mailing address so you can be thanked.

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Voting Info

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April 6, 2026 before the 2026 Primary Election, or on or before October 5, 2026 before the 2026 General Election are the deadlines to register to vote.

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