Democrat Stephanie Terry Announces Campaign For Mayor of Evansville 

EVANSVILLE (Jan. 27, 2023) – Current Vanderburgh County Councilmember and Executive Director of the Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) Stephanie Terry is running for Mayor of Evansville, Indiana. 

“I’ve spent my life in Evansville. This is where my heart is: my family, my friends, and my community. After much prayer and discussion with those closest to me, I’ve decided I can best serve Evansville as its mayor,” says Terry. “Evansville deserves someone who sees the city’s potential and wants to serve its people. I will bring my reputation as a consensus builder as well as my experience in civic and community work to help make Evansville a city that meets the needs of all of our residents.” 

Terry is committed to building upon the work that has been done to make Evansville a great place to live, raise a family, and do business. She has a bold vision for moving Evansville forward while also tackling the basics such as safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, improved parks and roads. 

As a member of the Vanderburgh County Council, Terry has a 12 year record of achievement improving the quality of life for residents and addressing pressing issues. She has proven herself a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars. 

While on the Council, Terry supported job creation through economic development and was supportive of the realignment of the region’s economic development organizations. Other investments Terry has supported while on the council include $50,000 from the Health Department to increase access to COVID testing in the hardest hit areas, $9.9 million for countywide broadband coverage, $1 million for arts and culture organizations, nearly $2 million for nonprofit organizations, $6 million for road repairs, and $5.2 million to address overcrowding, mental health, and safety at the county jail and confinement center. 

Terry’s early endorsers include former Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel who says, “Everything Stephanie touches thrives. She’s a great friend, compassionate leader, and a dedicated community servant. Stephanie will be an excellent Mayor.” 

Service is not just a word to Terry. She has served Evansville and the surrounding area in a variety of different ways over the years including decades of experience in non-profit organization management. As the Executive Director of cMoe, Terry has guided the museum as it has increased memberships, strengthened partnerships, and raised and invested over $1 million in new capital projects. In 2017, cMoe was named Southwest Indiana Chamber Nonprofit of the Year. Since then, Terry has successfully led the museum through a global pandemic and is now positioning the museum for a major transformation, investing millions in exhibit improvements. 

As a non-profit leader, Terry has been recognized for her vision. In 2020, she was named the Athena Non-profit Professional of the Year. She has served on the boards of the Southwestern Behavioral Healthcare, YWCA, Visiting Nurse Association, Women’s Equality Day Committee. As a community champion, Stephanie has helped shape a vision for Evansville by serving on the City of Evansville Board of Public Safety, E-REP, and the Downtown Improvement District. 

“I’m confident that Evansville voters will recognize I am a capable, compassionate and qualified candidate,” Terry says. “I will work hard to earn every vote.”