Melissa Fisher Allen County Council Dist. 1 Indiana My Labor Radio 4 26 2026

Melissa Fisher, a pastor and co-owner of a developmental disabilities company, joins My Labor Radio to discuss her campaign for Allen County Council District 1 in Indiana. She highlights systemic barriers to employment, particularly transportation inequities that prevent residents in urban areas from accessing rural jobs, and advocates for improved public transit like CityLink shuttles coordinated with industrial employers. Fisher critiques the opaque tax abatement process, revealing that the County Council sets the policy they later vote on—creating a conflict of interest. She emphasizes the need for diverse representation on the council, noting the current lack of women and moderate voices, and shares her vision of bringing a 'balanced voice' and 'fair representation' rooted in community care. Fisher also addresses the mental health crisis, linking it to healthcare access and insurance gatekeeping, and calls for wiser economic investments. Her campaign is supported by Run for Something and aims to build community through outreach, a block party, and a 'Fisher Helps' resource hub. The episode also features a strong advocacy segment on the United Steelworkers' struggle with BP and NIPSCO, promoting union apprenticeships as pathways to stable, debt-free careers in the booming blue-collar economy.