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City of Carmel Director of Communi- calls Pauley’s recent ty Relations Nancy Heck spoke to the Re- porter after the press conference on Mayor Brainard’s behalf. accusations false Pauley stated in 2015, when leaving a Dear Editor: Christmas party, Brainard forcibly kissed When it came to my attention via the news that her and grabbed her buttocks. Chris Pauley was claiming to be sexually harassed by “The mayor is denying the allegations Carmel’s Mayor, I took pause because as her neighbor at the Christmas party,” Heck said. for the better Pauley outlined how, in 2016, she re- part of sev- fused Brainard’s offers of trips to Rome and en years, I a lodge in Wisconsin. know Chris Pauley also provided members of Pauley and the media with an email sent to her from specifically Brainard that contained an adult toy adver- this accu- tisement. The email from Brainard said, “I sation to be keep getting these ads to … wondered if my false based rosy signed me up [smiley face emoji].” on her direct Pauley said the email made her feel communica- dirty, stating, “On many occasions he tion with me. would drunk email or text me and so I just Shortly ignored it and said no, I am just going to before 4:58 ignore it.” p.m. on June Photo provided by Nancy Heck, City of Carmel Heck responded to this point by telling 21, 2016, the Reporter, “The website issue was one Chris Pauley herself informed me that she was dating that many people receive these days where Mayor Brainard. Very defensively I asked her if she you get your unsolicited ads for random was aware that he was a married man. She replied, stuff. [The mayor] was jokingly trying “They are separated.” to find out if she signed him up for the I was very upset upon hearing the impending di- notices.” vorce news and immediately messaged a longtime At the news conference Pauley denied mutual friend of the Brainards for clarification. This ever having a sexual relationship with Reporter photo by Jeff Jellison friend said it was true, and the Brainards were keeping Brainard. At a press conference held on Thursday, Carmel Clerk Treasurer it quiet until after their son’s wedding. In an exclusive conversation with the Christine Pauley described allegations of harassment from During the time we lived in the same neighbor- Reporter, Pauley described returning home Mayor Jim Brainard, including Brainard forcibly kissing her and hood, Chris Pauley would be very open when brag- from a date and finding Mayor Brainard sit- grabbing her buttocks. ging about the men she dated – judges, lawyers, doc- ting in her residence. tors and prominent businessmen. I had no reason to Heck told the Reporter, “[The mayor] Photo provided not believe her when she claimed to be dating May- has no recollection of the particular event Christine Pauley or Brainard, as I saw them in public often, and when that the Clerk Treasurer is referring to in the Mayor Brainard came to Chris’s home on more than said she received one occasion. last allegation.” an email from “Jim Brainard is a very powerful and Being part of a neighborhood that is known to be politically connected mayor,” said Pauley. Jim Brainard that an inclusive social group, Chris Pauley and I chatted “I am no different than any other female contained an often enough outside within groups, and she even at- who has experience unwanted advances. I advertisement tended neighborhood Christmas and Halloween par- felt shame and embarrassment and figured ties at my home over the years. for sex toys. Chris Pauley’s reputation in our neighborhood is no one would believe me, so I continued Pictured is the not a positive one. Some call her Chris “Cray Cray” on, walking a tight rope, trying to remain Pauley, others just simply enjoy her company be- professional, but not being sucked into the adult website cause of her outrageous dating tales, yet keep her at Mayor’s promises and advancements. In advertisement a distance. today’s political world, I believe it’s time that displayed I am coming forward in the interest of the City of to have this discussion. I am not running a partially Carmel, in defense of an innocent man, and last but for office so I don’t have to live in fear of nude woman not least for all, the women who really have endured retaliation. The citizens of Carmel deserve sexual harassment in the workplace. to know who they are electing to be their advertising sex toys. Note: Sincerely, next mayor.” Amy Stacey “I don’t know if I am the only one that The Reporter Formerly of Carmel he had pursued, but from my understand- redacted Editor’s note: Letters to the Editor do not reflect ing there is more. I’d like to plead that any portions of the other women that have been a victim of Mr. the opinions of The Reporter, its publisher or its staff. Brainard come forward,” concluded Pauley. photo that were You can submit your own Letter to the Editor by email Click here to view the complete video inappropriate for to [email protected]. recording of Thursday’s press conference. publication. 2 “Go Teal” with Prevail! 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WWW.JIMBRAINARD.COM PAID FOR BY FRIENDS OF JIM BRAINARD COMMITTEE. “Go Teal” with Prevail! 3 Westfield counselor selected School on Wheels Education Champion The REPORTER versity of Chicago and Principal Investi- Since 2013, School on Wheels has hon- gator for Voices of Youth Count, was the ored an Education Champion who devotes guest speaker. their time, expertise and focus to supporting The annual Education Celebration Indiana youth and championing education. honors individuals who help transform Individuals from across Indiana are nom- lives through education and raises funds inated and these nominees are narrowed to support School on Wheels’ tutoring and down by a panel of educators and youth wraparound academic programs for India- workers to select the winner. napolis children and families impacted by School on Wheels’ 2019 Education homelessness. Champion is Brian Sawa, the School Coun- About Brian Sawa selor at Washington Woods Elementary in As the School Counselor at Washington Westfield. Along with this award recog- Woods Elementary School, Brian is respon- nizing his positive impact on the students sible for coordinating programs to ensure he serves, Washington Woods will receive the social-emotional health of the students. a $1,000 cash award that will benefit the In addition to working one-on-one with youth with whom he works. students and providing group counseling, Sawa was presented this honor during Brian also oversees school-wide initiatives Photo provided School on Wheels’ 2019 Education Cel- such as Leader In Me, clothing and food (From left) School on Wheels Founder and CEO Sally Bindley, 2019 ebration on April 18. Other honors pre- drives, professional development for staff Education Champion Brian Sawa, Washington Woods English language and connections with community partners. sented were Corporate Partner of the Year: teacher and Brian’s wife, Jennifer Sawa and School of Wheels Vice President TCC, Tutoring Team of the Year: RSM About School on Wheels of Programs Kelly Coker. US LLP, Philanthropists of the Year: Glick Founded in 2001, School on Wheels Philanthropies, and Tutor of the Year: Rock believes that all children, regardless of so- on-one tutoring and wraparound academic teer, please visit indyschoolonwheels.org Alberts. The event was emceed by Brad cio-economic status or housing situation, support for children and families impacted or call 317-202-9100.